Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Physiotherapist to join the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust at Victoria Community Hospital in Wimborne.
As a key member of the team, you will find the experience challenging, rewarding, and varied.You will be working in a supportive team and environment.
The Outpatient Physiotherapy team has strong links to the local community in the area, linking with local leisure services and community groups.
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 and Winchester Universities and the AECC.
We 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 the 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.Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.Main duties of the jobTo work autonomously (with appropriate support) 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 support the development of students and other colleagues.
You will be involved in in-house training.To assist the Team Lead in the management of the Physiotherapy Service, i.e., service development.Personal QualitiesExcellent at communicating, sometimes within a complex situation and with patients with complex needs.Able to work within a team and independently.Able to work flexibly and possibly within challenging situations.Forward-thinking and positive, so able to find solutions to problems.About usAt 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.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 contact (emailprotected)Person SpecificationQualifications / EducationBSc Hons / Masters in PhysiotherapyNHS Experience in MSK physiotherapyEvidence of relevant pre / post graduate training in Musculoskeletal physiotherapyEvidence to show basic competency in musculoskeletal physiotherapy enabling the post holder to assess, diagnose, and treat own caseload seeking assistance and advice as requiredEvidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making.Job specific experienceEvidence of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHSEvidence of assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy settingAbility to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to write accurate patient records using SOAP formatManagerial experienceAbility to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales.Evidence of supervising others, i.e., less experienced staff and studentsCommunicationAbility to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication.Good communication skills with a wide variety of peopleDisclosure 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 Trust29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a.
pro rata for part time
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