Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
MSK Physiotherapist

The closing date is 23 November 2026

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a one year fixed term post of 26.5 hours at the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne, part of the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust. 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.

This is a part time post of 26.5 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

The role can be offered on a secondment basis. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Main duties of the job
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

• To work as an autonomous practitioner to provide skilled assessment and treatment for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions within the physiotherapy department.
• To be involved in the supervision and teaching of other physiotherapy staff and students.
• To assist the Physiotherapy Team Leader with managerial duties e.g. triaging referrals, audit, clinical supervision.
• Car driver is essential.
• 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.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £28,237 to £34,002 a year p.a
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 152-C279.26
Job locations: Yeatman Hospital, Hospital Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3JU, United Kingdom

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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, 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 relevant post graduate training in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making.

Job Specific Experience
Essential

• Ability to work independently and responsibly as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision.
• Good assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication.
• Evidence of wide and varied experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment.

Desirable

• Good understanding of own role in the multidisciplinary patient pathway.

Managerial/Supervisory Experience
Essential

• Ability to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others i.e., less experienced staff and students.
• Experience of providing teaching for other physiotherapy colleagues and students.

Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential

• Excellent communication skills with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Motivated to update knowledge and skills.

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Yeatman Hospital, Hospital Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3JU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Outpatient Physiotherapy Team Lead, Amanda Streets, A.streets@nhs.net, 01202843410

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