Rotational Physiotherapist (Fixed Term)

Job overview

We have 2 fixed term vacancies (1 year) available to cover secondment and maternity leave. Successful candidates will be considered as fixed term contract or as a secondment opportunity.

Dorset County Hospital offers the opportunity to work on acute inpatient wards and assessment units; outpatient clinics and in rehabilitation facilities including community rotations in partnership with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.

Our 4 month rotational posts include a wide variety of specialties including:

Dorset County Hospital

• Older Persons Wards
• Acute Stroke and Neuro
• Stroke Rehab Unit (Yeatman Hospital)
• Orthopaedics (Elective & Trauma)
• Front of house (Emergency Department & medical assessment unit)
• Acute Care (Respiratory, Surgery, Medicine and Intensive Care)
• Musculoskeletal outpatients

Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust

• Mid Dorset Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team
• Integrated Community Rehabilitation - Westhaven Community Hospital
• Dorset Stroke and Neuro Community Service

Main duties of the job

As a Rotational Band 5 we can offer you:

• A one-year post graduation Preceptorship Programme
• A wide range of experience in rotations available across Acute hospital sites, and into the community through our collaborative partnerships with Dorset Healthcare Trust
• Profession specific training
• Continuing Professional Development and Training opportunities
• The opportunity to learn from highly skilled therapists within collaborative therapy teams
• Supportive, friendly therapy teams
• Peer support from existing Band 5s
• Mentorship
• Clinical supervision
• Values based Appraisal
• An opportunity to help shape services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.