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Rotational B5 Physiotherapist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorchester, DT2 9TBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Dorset County Hospital (DCH) in Dorchester is offering an opportunity to join the dynamic Band 5 Rotat...

To provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery whichalways considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.To undertake assessment of patients / service users care needs, anddevelop programmes of care/Rehabilitation as part of the wider multidisciplinary care team.To provide advice to patients/ service users and carers regarding theircare.To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in arange of settings.Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to students andjunior staff in the team.

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.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential: - Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
  • Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

Desirable: - Recent previous experience within a comparable role

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

Essential: - Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills
  • Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence
  • Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Essential: - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

9 October 2026

Last checked

13 October 2026

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About the employer

DHU
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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