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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

St Leonards, BH24 2RR

Salary

£25,658 to £31,234

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 September 2026

9 days left

Job description

Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic, friendly innovative team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the ...

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

To work autonomously to provide skilled assessment and treatment/management for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including those with complex needs. Referrals are received from GP, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, MIU/A+E, self-referral and other NHS colleagues. When appropriate onward referral to other services may be required.

To be involved in the development of students and other colleagues. To be involved in In-house training.To assist the Team Lead in the management of the Physiotherapy Service i.e triage, service development.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good 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 urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways 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 testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc Hons/Masters in Physiotherapy
  • NHS Experience in Msk physiotherapy
  • Evidence of relevant pre/post graduate training in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the UK/NHS
  • Evidence to show basic competency in musculoskeletal physiotherapy enabling the post holder to assess, diagnose and treat own caseload seeking assistance and advice as required
  • Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making.

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHS
  • Evidence of assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to write accurate patient records using SOAP format

Managerial experience

Essential

  • Ability to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales.

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication.
  • Good communication skills with a wide variety of people

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

26 August 2026

Last checked

28 August 2026

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About the employer

DHU
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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