Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team focused on forward-thinking healthcare.
Access to professional development and career advancement opportunities through partnerships with local universities.
The role involves challenging and rewarding work in a variety of settings across the picturesque Dorset area.
Collaboration with the MSK Orthopaedic Interface service and local hospitals enhances clinical experience and knowledge.
Support for evidence-based practices and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Positive work environment with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and a culture that values each team member.
High patient satisfaction rates and a strong sense of making a difference in the community.
Are you an experienced MSK Physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in a supportive and vibrant team? Join us at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, where we are passionate about providing outstanding, integrated healthcare across beautiful locations in Dorset, including Poole, Swanage, and Wimborne. With flexible part-time opportunities available due to internal promotions, you can enjoy a fulfilling career while balancing your personal life in a role that encourages your growth.
At Dorset HealthCare, we value collaboration and innovation. Our musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy team works closely with various local hospitals and universities, ensuring that you gain invaluable experience and access to career development opportunities. We prioritize your wellbeing and professional advancement, offering a nurturing environment where you can excel and thrive as part of a diverse workforce. Together, let's empower our community and enhance lives through expert care and compassion. If you're ready to contribute to an 'outstanding' service and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
At Dorset HealthCare, we value collaboration and innovation. Our musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy team works closely with various local hospitals and universities, ensuring that you gain invaluable experience and access to career development opportunities. We prioritize your wellbeing and professional advancement, offering a nurturing environment where you can excel and thrive as part of a diverse workforce. Together, let's empower our community and enhance lives through expert care and compassion. If you're ready to contribute to an 'outstanding' service and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team focused on forward-thinking healthcare.
Access to professional development and career advancement opportunities through partnerships with local universities.
The role involves challenging and rewarding work in a variety of settings across the picturesque Dorset area.
Collaboration with the MSK Orthopaedic Interface service and local hospitals enhances clinical experience and knowledge.
Support for evidence-based practices and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Positive work environment with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and a culture that values each team member.
High patient satisfaction rates and a strong sense of making a difference in the community.
Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic, friendly innovative team? Due to internal promotions and reconfiguration of hours, opportunities have arisen for part time Physiotherapy hours at Portland, Blandford, Wareham, Swanage, Wimborne and St Leonard as part of the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust. The Wareham/Swanage hours could also be appropriate for a band 5 Physiotherapist. As a key member of the team, you will find the experience challenging, rewarding, and varied.
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 University, Winchester University and the AECC and 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 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.
the assessment and management of over 16s with a variety of musculoskeletal or orthopaedic problems
supporting band 5 colleagues, physiotherapy students and work experience students
Please indicate your preferred sites and desired working hours in your application form
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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 2. 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Partridge Job title: Outpatient Physiotherapy Team Lead Email address: Telephone number:
Kathryn Francis for Blandford on
Megan Sutton for Wareham/Swanage on
Nicky Partridge for Portland
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 University, Winchester University and the AECC and 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 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.
the assessment and management of over 16s with a variety of musculoskeletal or orthopaedic problems
supporting band 5 colleagues, physiotherapy students and work experience students
Please indicate your preferred sites and desired working hours in your application form
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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 2. 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Partridge Job title: Outpatient Physiotherapy Team Lead Email address: Telephone number:
Kathryn Francis for Blandford on
Megan Sutton for Wareham/Swanage on
Nicky Partridge for Portland
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To work as a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist in the UK, you will need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here are the key skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications
1. Degree in Physiotherapy: A recognized degree in physiotherapy (BSc or MSc) is essential. This program should be approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. Registration with HCPC: You must be registered with the HCPC to practice as a physiotherapist in the UK.
3. Further Training/Specialization: Although not mandatory, additional certifications or postgraduate courses in MSK physiotherapy can enhance your knowledge and skills.
Core Clinical Skills
1. Assessment Skills: Ability to perform thorough physical assessments and understand diagnostic imaging (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) relevant to MSK conditions.
2. Treatment Techniques: Proficiency in various treatment modalities, including manual therapy, exercise prescription, electrotherapy, and patient education.
3. Rehabilitation Skills: Knowledge of rehabilitation strategies for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical conditions, and chronic pain management.
4. Pain Management: Understanding different pain management techniques and how to implement them effectively.
5. Clinical Reasoning: Strong ability to analyze patient information and make informed decisions about treatment plans.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly to patients and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to understand and respond to patients’ needs and concerns.
3. Patient Education: Skill in educating patients about their conditions, self-management strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
Personal Attributes
1. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and develop effective treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
2. Teamwork: Comfort working as part of a multidisciplinary team, interacting with other healthcare providers.
3. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and evolving needs.
4. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in assessing and tracking patient progress.
Professional Development
1. Continued Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to lifelong learning through workshops, courses, and other training to stay up-to-date with the latest in MSK physiotherapy and evidence-based practices.
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