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Therapy career
in Dorset
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Start your therapy career in Dorset
Ready for the challenge?
About
Dorset is at the forefront of new models of care and we need Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy professionals like you to be part of it.
Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists are shaping how therapists work in the future by leading the way with collaborative working across the Dorset wide system, integration of therapy services and introducing innovative ways of working.
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy professionals have the opportunity to provide first class care and services to patients in an area with a wealth of varied roles across sectors in our Dorset system.
About
Dorset is at the forefront of new models of care and we need Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy professionals like you to be part of it.
Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists are shaping how therapists work in the future by leading the way with collaborative working across the Dorset wide system, integration of therapy services and introducing innovative ways of working.
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy professionals have the opportunity to provide first class care and services to patients in an area with a wealth of varied roles across sectors in our Dorset system.
What’s in it for you?
Why work with us?
There are so many reasons why Dorset is a great place to live and work.
This is a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in exciting and dynamic therapy teams with all Trusts placing a strong emphasis on CPD, clinical supervision, preceptorship and values based appraisal. There are also established mentoring programs in place.
What’s in it for you?
Why work with us?
There are so many reasons why Dorset is a great place to live and work.
This is a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in exciting and dynamic therapy teams with all Trusts placing a strong emphasis on CPD, clinical supervision, preceptorship and values based appraisal. There are also established mentoring programs in place.
What we’re looking for
The right people for the right job
Dorset welcomes Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy professionals who are caring and compassionate whilst being dynamic and enthusiastic about the future of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in Dorset.
Because Dorset is an Integrated Care System, you’ll have lots of career opportunities here with added advantage of stunning beaches, unspoilt countryside and the benefit of a fun and active lifestyle on your doorstep.
The successful applicants will have excellent communication skills, a professional and flexible approach and a strong skill base. Experience in an acute NHS setting is desirable. A full driving license and access to a car is essential.
Rotations vary between 4 and 6 months, working patterns will vary dependent on rotation. Some may include 7 day working and shift patterns.
What we’re looking for
The right people for the right job
Dorset welcomes Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy professionals who are caring and compassionate whilst being dynamic and enthusiastic about the future of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in Dorset.
Because Dorset is an Integrated Care System, you’ll have lots of career opportunities here with added advantage of stunning beaches, unspoilt countryside and the benefit of a fun and active lifestyle on your doorstep.
The successful applicants will have excellent communication skills, a professional and flexible approach and a strong skill base. Experience in an acute NHS setting is desirable. A full driving license and access to a car is essential.
Rotations vary between 4 and 6 months, working patterns will vary dependent on rotation. Some may include 7 day working and shift patterns.
Physiotherapist
Work locations for Band 5 Physiotherapists
Each employing organisation is currently offering the following rotational posts…
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Acute Care Services including Critical Care and Respiratory, Medical, Oncology and Surgery Wards
- Older People’s Services including Admission Avoidance: ED, Assessment Units and ward based teams
- Neuro Services including Stroke Unit
- Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics
- MSK Outpatients
- Paediatrics
- Day Hospital
Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
These posts are based in Dorchester.
- Older Persons wards
- Acute Stroke
- Stroke Rehab
- Orthopaedics
- Admission Avoidance (ED & older people’s assessment unit)
- Respiratory Medicine/ Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Rotation areas with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust:
- Intermediate Care Teams – community based
- Inpatient Rehabilitation (based at Alderney Hospital)
- Community Rehabilitation Team
If you are employed by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust or University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust into a rotational Band 5 role, you will likely have access to all the areas listed above during your Band 5 career.
Please note that all rotation areas are subject to change.
My name is Molly and I joined the Trust as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in 2018. I have completed 5 rotations in a wide range of areas, which has expanded my knowledge of the different skills in each area. It has also given me the opportunity to get to know various therapy teams and work alongside colleagues of different disciplines. I began in the Acute Therapy team on the surgical wards, and have since rotated to MSK Outpatients, Inpatient rehabilitation, Older Person’s Medicine and Stroke, as well as spending time working on Intensive Care during the first peak of the COVID pandemic. I am currently working at Christchurch Day Hospital completing home falls assessments and seeing patients who have been recently discharged from Bournemouth and Poole hospitals.
I have recently taken on the role as lead of Band 5 peer support and aim to meet with the other Band 5s on a regular basis to allow time to discuss work related queries or concerns in a trusting environment. These meetings also provide a good opportunity to meet other Band 5s and arrange social events. As a local to the area, I was keen to return after training at Cardiff and I was pleased to feel so welcomed into the Trust. I was happy to discover that Bournemouth placed so much importance on staff wellbeing, showing appreciation for and supporting their staff and I would thoroughly recommend working for the University Hospitals Dorset Trust to all Band 5 Physiotherapists.
Physiotherapist
Work locations for Band 5 Physiotherapists
Each employing organisation is currently offering the following rotational posts…
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Acute Care Services including Critical Care and Respiratory, Medical, Oncology and Surgery Wards
- Older People’s Services including Admission Avoidance: ED, Assessment Units and ward based teams
- Neuro Services including Stroke Unit
- Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics
- MSK Outpatients
- Paediatrics
- Day Hospital
Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
These posts are based in Dorchester.
- Older Persons wards
- Acute Stroke
- Stroke Rehab
- Orthopaedics
- Admission Avoidance (ED & older people’s assessment unit)
- Respiratory Medicine/ Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Rotation areas with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust:
- Intermediate Care Teams – community based
- Inpatient Rehabilitation (based at Alderney Hospital)
- Community Rehabilitation Team
If you are employed by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust or University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust into a rotational Band 5 role, you will likely have access to all the areas listed above during your Band 5 career.
Please note that all rotation areas are subject to change.
My name is Molly and I joined the Trust as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in 2018. I have completed 5 rotations in a wide range of areas, which has expanded my knowledge of the different skills in each area. It has also given me the opportunity to get to know various therapy teams and work alongside colleagues of different disciplines. I began in the Acute Therapy team on the surgical wards, and have since rotated to MSK Outpatients, Inpatient rehabilitation, Older Person’s Medicine and Stroke, as well as spending time working on Intensive Care during the first peak of the COVID pandemic. I am currently working at Christchurch Day Hospital completing home falls assessments and seeing patients who have been recently discharged from Bournemouth and Poole hospitals.
I have recently taken on the role as lead of Band 5 peer support and aim to meet with the other Band 5s on a regular basis to allow time to discuss work related queries or concerns in a trusting environment. These meetings also provide a good opportunity to meet other Band 5s and arrange social events. As a local to the area, I was keen to return after training at Cardiff and I was pleased to feel so welcomed into the Trust. I was happy to discover that Bournemouth placed so much importance on staff wellbeing, showing appreciation for and supporting their staff and I would thoroughly recommend working for the University Hospitals Dorset Trust to all Band 5 Physiotherapists.
Occupational Therapist
Work locations for Band 5 Occupational Therapists
Each employing organisation for Occupational Therpists is currently offering the following rotational posts…
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust rotation areas:
- Medicine and Cardiology
- Respiratory
- Vascular/surgery
- Older Peoples Wards
- Admission Avoidance – ED and Assessment Units
- Stroke
- Children’s Therapy
- Elective Orthopaedics
- Trauma Orthopaedics
- Day Hospital
- Interim Services (community)
- Local Authority – Social Services
Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
These posts are based in Dorchester.
- Older Persons wards
- Acute Stroke
- Stroke Rehab
- Orthopaedics
- Hand Therapy
- Integrated Community Rehab Team (based with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust) – covering West or North Dorset locality
- Local Authority – Social Services
Rotation areas with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust:
- Intermediate Care Teams – community based
- Community Therapy Team
- Inpatient Rehabilitation (based at Alderney Hospital)
- Local Authority – Social Services
If you are employed by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust or University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust into a rotational Band 5 role, you will likely have access to all the areas listed above during your Band 5 career.
Please note all rotation areas are subject to change.
My name is Ella and I joined the trust in 2018 as a band 5 Occupational Therapist. Since joining the trust I have experienced a variety of different rotations which have helped expand my knowledge of the wider occupational therapy role within different areas of the trust. The band 5 rotational post has offered me experiences so far in acute surgery, orthopaedics, general medicine/respiratory, older persons medicine and Christchurch Day Hospital as well as working on a variety of wards during the COVID pandemic. Throughout my time at the trust so far, there have been many band 5 peer support meetings allowing for a safe space to discuss your work along with providing an environment for me to meet other band 5s and make friends. The trust offers staff wellbeing events such as the #thankyou day which I was able to be a part of within the first month of starting my job. There is a unique focus on staff wellbeing with many teams offering wellbeing and detox sessions regularly. I chose to join the trust as my family are based in the Dorset area and I wanted to stay close to home. Having trained up at Oxford Brookes, moving to UHD meant learning all the new processes and teams that I was unfamiliar with. The trust and teams that I have worked with have made this process smooth and have support me throughout my journey.
Occupational Therapist
Work locations for Band 5 Occupational Therapists
Each employing organisation for Occupational Therpists is currently offering the following rotational posts…
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust rotation areas:
- Medicine and Cardiology
- Respiratory
- Vascular/surgery
- Older Peoples Wards
- Admission Avoidance – ED and Assessment Units
- Stroke
- Children’s Therapy
- Elective Orthopaedics
- Trauma Orthopaedics
- Day Hospital
- Interim Services (community)
- Local Authority – Social Services
Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
These posts are based in Dorchester.
- Older Persons wards
- Acute Stroke
- Stroke Rehab
- Orthopaedics
- Hand Therapy
- Integrated Community Rehab Team (based with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust) – covering West or North Dorset locality
- Local Authority – Social Services
Rotation areas with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust:
- Intermediate Care Teams – community based
- Community Therapy Team
- Inpatient Rehabilitation (based at Alderney Hospital)
- Local Authority – Social Services
If you are employed by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust or University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust into a rotational Band 5 role, you will likely have access to all the areas listed above during your Band 5 career.
Please note all rotation areas are subject to change.
My name is Ella and I joined the trust in 2018 as a band 5 Occupational Therapist. Since joining the trust I have experienced a variety of different rotations which have helped expand my knowledge of the wider occupational therapy role within different areas of the trust. The band 5 rotational post has offered me experiences so far in acute surgery, orthopaedics, general medicine/respiratory, older persons medicine and Christchurch Day Hospital as well as working on a variety of wards during the COVID pandemic. Throughout my time at the trust so far, there have been many band 5 peer support meetings allowing for a safe space to discuss your work along with providing an environment for me to meet other band 5s and make friends. The trust offers staff wellbeing events such as the #thankyou day which I was able to be a part of within the first month of starting my job. There is a unique focus on staff wellbeing with many teams offering wellbeing and detox sessions regularly. I chose to join the trust as my family are based in the Dorset area and I wanted to stay close to home. Having trained up at Oxford Brookes, moving to UHD meant learning all the new processes and teams that I was unfamiliar with. The trust and teams that I have worked with have made this process smooth and have support me throughout my journey.
Join us
Be a part of our Therapy team in Dorset
Are you a final year Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy student or newly qualified and looking for a rotational opportunity in Dorset?
We are looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 5 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to join the rotational schemes across University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (Christchurch Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth Hospital) and Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications will be open until 26 January 2025. A full driving license and access to a car is essential. Please note we will not be offering virtual interviews for these roles. These adverts may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Apply
Be a part of our Therapy team in Dorset
Are you a final year Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy student or newly qualified and looking for a rotational opportunity in Dorset?
We are looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 5 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to join the rotational schemes across University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (Christchurch Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth Hospital) and Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications will be open until 26 January 2025. A full driving license and access to a car is essential. Please note we will not be offering virtual interviews for these roles. These adverts may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Occupational Therapy open day
Meet our teams and visit UHD
We’re holding a open day for prospective candidates to visit UHD (University Hospitals Dorset), receive OT specific training and meet our amazing teams.
Thursday 16 January 2025, 9am – 12pm at the Education Centre, Poole Hospital, Longfleet Rd, Poole BH15 2JB.
Occupational Therapy open day
Meet our teams and visit UHD
We’re holding a open day for prospective candidates to visit UHD (University Hospitals Dorset), receive OT specific training and meet our amazing teams.
Thursday 16 January 2025, 9am – 12pm at the Education Centre, Poole Hospital, Longfleet Rd, Poole BH15 2JB.
