Job summary
Would you like to work near the sea? Portland Community Hospital NEEDS YOU!
The magnificent Portland harbour was home to the sailing events in the 2012 Olympics, and saw a lot of investment into the area. Portland is a royal manor thanks to its military strategic importance and it is an area full of history as a result of that and the quarrying of Portland stone. It is an island linked to mainland by the Chesil beach and a road, it rarely has to be closed due to storms and high tides.
At work - you would be joining a small team which includes a physio assistant and an administrator. For training and supervision you will link with the physiotherapy team at Bridport who are currently providing the clinics at 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.
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.
After work - Dorset HealthCare is committed to getting the work: life balance right and offers a wide range of staff benefits. Plus the beautiful beaches and hills of Dorset are right on your doorstep.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities will be:
To work autonomously 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 . This will include being a student educator and being involved in In-house training.
To assist the Team Lead in the management of the Physiotherapy Service i.e triage, service development.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
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 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 description
Job responsibilities
For 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.We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For 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.We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Diploma/ Bsc(Hons) Physiotherapy degree State registration in UK as a physiotherapist.
- Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Personal Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to update knowledge and skills.
- Evidence of communication with a wide variety of people
- Ability to handle difficult or emotional situations sensitively, diplomatically and empathetically
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude with an ability to engage and motivate others
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Evidence of providing teaching to other physiotherapy colleagues and students
- Evidence of wide and varied experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHS
- Ability to work independently and responsibly as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication.
Desirable
- Good understanding of own role in the multidisciplinary patient pathway.
- Ability to initiate and lead on service improvements
Managerial Experience
Essential
- Ability to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales.
- Good understanding of how to utilise resources in an effective and cost productive manner
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others i.e., less experienced staff and students.
- Experience of providing teaching for other physiotherapy colleagues and students.
- Good understanding of the role of audit in improving services
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Diploma/ Bsc(Hons) Physiotherapy degree State registration in UK as a physiotherapist.
- Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Personal Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to update knowledge and skills.
- Evidence of communication with a wide variety of people
- Ability to handle difficult or emotional situations sensitively, diplomatically and empathetically
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude with an ability to engage and motivate others
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Evidence of providing teaching to other physiotherapy colleagues and students
- Evidence of wide and varied experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHS
- Ability to work independently and responsibly as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication.
Desirable
- Good understanding of own role in the multidisciplinary patient pathway.
- Ability to initiate and lead on service improvements
Managerial Experience
Essential
- Ability to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales.
- Good understanding of how to utilise resources in an effective and cost productive manner
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others i.e., less experienced staff and students.
- Experience of providing teaching for other physiotherapy colleagues and students.
- Good understanding of the role of audit in improving services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
