Rotational In-Patient Physiotherapist | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dorset County Hospital for a rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist.

• The senior physiotherapist is an experienced clinician who carries and independently manages a full clinical caseload. They are responsible for supervising designated members of staff within the specialist team.
• In conjunction with the Team Lead, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
• The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust.
• To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the future.
• Once deemed competent the post holder will be required to work at weekends as part of a weekend rota.
• A band 5 to 6 development programme will be considered for individuals who have the right experience.
Current Band 6 Physiotherapy 9 month rotations include:
• Respiratory (Critical Care, medical and surgical wards)
• Orthopaedics (trauma & elective)
• Acute Stroke and Neurology
• Front of House (Emergency Department and medical assessment wards)
You will be expected:
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations
• To work at an enhanced level and be professionally and legally accountable for a specialised patient caseload, and decide priorities for own work area, without direct supervision.
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work, and the work of staff under the post holder's supervision. This will include management of clinical risk and clinical governance.
• Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and a CPD portfolio.
• To facilitate implementation and evaluation of physiotherapy clinical outcomes within a designated pathway and monitor adherence with professional and national standards.
The successful applicant will gain experience of treating a wide variety of clinical conditions and will also develop their leadership skills by appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students. We are committed to your continued professional development and provide a structured in service training programme alongside a directed training package for each rotation. Your development will be overseen by experienced Band 7 therapists many of whom are specialists in their field. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital, offering an excellent working environment. The Therapy department is committed to forging links with Bournemouth University, engaging with regional and national networks and increasing our involvement in therapy research. Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland Harbour promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

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., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.