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Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust MSK PhysiotherapistThe closing date is 20 August 2025Would you like to work in the beautiful seaside town of Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck? Due to the current post holder temporarily dropping hours, an opportunity has arisen for part time Physiotherapy hours at Swanage as part of the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust for a period of two years. As a key member of the team, you will find the experience challenging, rewarding, and varied. Within Dorset HealthCare Trust, we work closely with the MSK Orthopaedic Interface service (known as Dorset MSK) and our local hospitals. Through these links, we can further your experience to expand your knowledge and skills and provide career development opportunities. As a University Health Trust we make the most of our links to Bournemouth University, Winchester University and the AECC and are expanding our involvement in research projects. You should be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional having good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise your work and excellent communication skills. If you are committed to provision of a high level of care through evidence-based practice and your own personal development, then we will support your professional and personal development. This is a part time post of 22.5 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Main duties of the jobThis is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. To work as an autonomous practitioner to provide skilled assessment and treatment for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions within the physiotherapy department. To be involved in the supervision and teaching of other physiotherapy staff and students. To assist the Physiotherapy Team Leader with managerial duties e.g. triaging referrals, audit, clinical supervision. Car driver is essential The assessment and management of over 16s with a variety of musculoskeletal or orthopaedic problems Supporting band 5 colleagues, physiotherapy students and work experience students About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Job responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@ Person SpecificationKnowledge, Skills and TrainingDiploma/Bsc(Hons)Physiotherapy degree State registration in UK as a physiotherapist. Evidence of relevant post graduate training in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making. Job Specific ExperienceEvidence of wide and varied experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHS Ability to work independently and responsibly as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision Good assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting. Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication. Good understanding of own role in the multidisciplinary patient pathway. Managerial/Supervisory ExperienceAbility to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales. Experience of supervising others i.e., less experienced staff and students. Experience of providing teaching for other physiotherapy colleagues and students. Personal Qualities/AttributesExcellent communication skills with a wide variety of people Ability to work effectively as part of a team Motivated to update knowledge and skills. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr