Job summary
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bank Band 5 therapist looking to join our dynamic Musculoskeletal Therapy Department at University Hospitals Dorset.Our Musculoskeletal Therapy Team is committed to providing high-quality care to individuals experiencing musculoskeletal problems across various domains, including spinal care, lower limb, upper limb, and hand therapy. We take pride in delivering patient-centric, evidence-based care and aim to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. We work closely with our secondary and primary care colleagues providing a vast support network and training opportunities.The Team provides a high quality, patient centred service to the Therapy Outpatient Departments at both Poole and Christchurch hospitals and to local primary care sites. Senior team leadership provides a supportive working and learning environment. Christchurch Hospital has recently undergone a multimillion-pound redevelopment including 2 fully fitted gyms, including state of the art equipment including watt bikes, anti-gravity treadmill and a variety of resistance equipment. In addition, Poole hospital provides specialist facilities for hydrotherapy. We provide a wide range of groups, education sessions and guided gym sessions in the treatment of our patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic therapist to join our teams. You will have at least 12-18 months post grad experience and experience in Musculoskeletal therapy, will previously have worked as a musculoskeletal therapist in the NHS or in a system comparable to the NHS.
You will have the ability to assess, manage and treat musculoskeletal conditions effectively and independently, a reasonable understanding in a broad range of musculoskeletal/orthopaedic conditions, effective verbal and written communication skills and be a good problem solver.This post is a Bank post. Consequently offered hours can be full-time, part-time and offer flexible working.
Base Location: Christchurch Hospital or Poole Hospital
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or Equivalent
- HPC Registration or Equivalent
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent professional body
Experience
Essential
- MSK outpatients experience
- Orthopaedics experience
- 12-18 months post grad experience
Desirable
- Experience in Respiratory
- Experience in Neurology
- Experience of working in cardiac/intensive care
- Previously worked as physiotherapist in the N.H.S or in a system comparable to NHS for 18 months or more
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to assess, manage & treat musculoskeletal conditions effectively and independently
- Problem solving skills
- Reflective practitioner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or Equivalent
- HPC Registration or Equivalent
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent professional body
Experience
Essential
- MSK outpatients experience
- Orthopaedics experience
- 12-18 months post grad experience
Desirable
- Experience in Respiratory
- Experience in Neurology
- Experience of working in cardiac/intensive care
- Previously worked as physiotherapist in the N.H.S or in a system comparable to NHS for 18 months or more
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to assess, manage & treat musculoskeletal conditions effectively and independently
- Problem solving skills
- Reflective practitioner
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).
