NHS Physiotherapist

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.


Neurotherapy (Acute Stroke and Neuro)
Stroke Rehab Unit (including Neuro)
Orthopaedics (Elective & Trauma)
Front of house (Emergency Department & older people's assessment unit)
Acute Care (Respiratory, Surgery, Medicine and Intensive Care)
Respiratory Medicals/ Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal outpatients (as part of Band 5 Inpatient rotation)
Integrated Community Rehabilitation (Dorset Health Care) - In development
Acute Oncology (Macmillan Team) - In development
Integrated Community Rehabilitation - Community
Integrated Community Rehabilitation - Community Hospital

As a Rotational Band 5 we can offer you:


Band 5 to Band 6 accelerator programme opportunities
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 and Discharge to Assess pathways.
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
An opportunity to help shape services

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.


We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.


To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
Registered as a Physiotherapist with The Health Professions Council.

Relevant Healthcare courses

Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team.
Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
IT skills, including using hospital data bases, word processing, excel, email and power point
A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Physiotherapy
Previous experience at band 5 level
Experience of participating in audit and evidence based projects.
Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups, and evaluating effectiveness of training
An understanding of evidenced based practice pertaining to Physiotherapy
Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Physiotherapy
Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Physiotherapy

Work across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate

Car driver / owner


Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset County Hospital