Job summary
This advert seeks candidates for employment by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust to join our well-established and diverse rotation with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a final year Physiotherapy student or a qualified Physiotherapist who is looking for the next opportunity working as a Rotational Physiotherapist in Dorset?
Do you have excellent communication skills, a professional and flexible approach and a strong skill base to provide high quality care for our patients?
We are looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our rotation:
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is based on three sites, Christchurch Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and offers the opportunity to work on acute inpatient wards and assessment units; outpatient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and in the community, including through our rotational partnership with Dorset Healthcare.
Our rotational posts include a wide variety of specialties including:
- Acute Care (Respiratory, Surgery, Medicine and Intensive Care),
- Older Persons Medicine (Admission Avoidance, Short stay, Rehabilitation and Day Hospital),
- Musculoskeletal (Elective Orthopaedics, Trauma Orthopaedics and MSK Outpatients)
- Neurotherapy (Stroke Unit and neuro rehab)
- Rehabilitation: inpatient community hospital; home-based community therapy
- Paediatrics
Main duties of the job
As a Rotational Band 5 we can offer you:
- A one-year post graduation Preceptorship Programme
- A wide range of experience in rotations available across Acute hospital sites, and into the community through our collaborative partnerships
- Profession specific training
- Continuing Professional Development and Training opportunities
- The opportunity to learn from highly skilled therapists within collaborative therapy teams
- Supportive, friendly therapy teams
- Peer support from existing Band 5s
- Mentorship
- Clinical supervision
- Values based appraisal
- An opportunity to help shape services
A full driving licence and access to a car is essential. Working patterns will vary dependent on rotation, and will likely include weekend working, extended hours and participation in the Physiotherapy On-call Rota.
East Dorset isn't just a great place to work; it's also a great place to live. The area boasts the best beaches in England, the stunning natural Poole harbour and Quays at both Christchurch and Poole. There is easy access to the New Forest and the Dorset countryside, renowned for its areas of outstanding natural beauty and the spectacular Jurassic Coast, ideal for sports and outdoor activities.
About us
We are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme in progress will deliver state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
An advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst it is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
Please note the trust will recoup the cost of the DBS check from your first months salary. This is currently £38 for an Enhanced and £18 for a Standard check
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a joint recruitment process for two NHS employers in Dorset, as our colleagues at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are also looking to recruit to their Band 5 PT rotation (and have a linked advert out on NHS Jobs). If you are successful at interview, you will be asked if you have a preference of employer of either UHD or DCH. Opportunities may also be available for employment by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. If you have a preference then you can state this and the reason why, in your supporting statement, and this will be considered once the interviews have been completed.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 21st September 2022
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a joint recruitment process for two NHS employers in Dorset, as our colleagues at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are also looking to recruit to their Band 5 PT rotation (and have a linked advert out on NHS Jobs). If you are successful at interview, you will be asked if you have a preference of employer of either UHD or DCH. Opportunities may also be available for employment by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. If you have a preference then you can state this and the reason why, in your supporting statement, and this will be considered once the interviews have been completed.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 21st September 2022
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy either BSc(Hons) or MSc(Hons) or final year Physiotherapy student
- HCPC registered or able to apply for HCPC on graduation
Experience
Essential
- Broad undergraduate experience evidenced by detailed placement experience
- Awareness of the physiotherapist's role within the MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad and relevant clinical knowledge of physical conditions and their appropriate treatment modalities
- Understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice.
- Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Possession of a clean driving licence
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Problem solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy either BSc(Hons) or MSc(Hons) or final year Physiotherapy student
- HCPC registered or able to apply for HCPC on graduation
Experience
Essential
- Broad undergraduate experience evidenced by detailed placement experience
- Awareness of the physiotherapist's role within the MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad and relevant clinical knowledge of physical conditions and their appropriate treatment modalities
- Understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice.
- Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Possession of a clean driving licence
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Problem solving skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
