Paediatric Physiotherapist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
2 weeks ago
Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to work in our Paediatric Therapy Services. You will have the opportunity to work with both preschool and school-aged children with a variety of conditions including neurodevelopmental and developmental coordination disorders. The post holder will also work with the acute paediatric physiotherapy team on the wards to cover weekend, on‑call and twilight services. Training in respiratory and musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment will be given. We particularly welcome applicants from therapists who have experience of working with children and who enjoy sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our service is mainly provided in an outpatient setting at the Child Development Centre as part of an integrated therapy service. Travel across UHD sites is expected. School and nursery visits and occasionally home visits are completed as clinically needed. This post gives an excellent opportunity to gain experience in working as part of a specialised team. The team works closely with the two education and local authority departments. Applicants must be car drivers and have access to a car for work‑related travel. Base Location: Poole Hospital. Key Responsibilities To be part of an integrated therapy team providing a highly specialised Physiotherapy (PT) assessment, treatment and advice service to children, 0‑19 years and their parents/carers referred to the service, covering Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset. To work as a member of the MDTs providing in‑patient and out‑patient physiotherapy services to children with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, medical and neuro‑developmental conditions, or others that affect their physical performance. To be responsible for the clinical supervision and development of other members of the Paediatric Therapy Team and to be a clinical educator for undergraduate students. To provide advice and liaise with other professionals (e.g. consultants, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, orthotists) and disciplines (e.g. the community nursing team, Learning Disability Team, therapists working in Social Care and Health, Education Staff), as well as network with therapists in other departments and NHS Trusts. To provide training to colleagues, multidisciplinary team and staff working in educational settings. Post holder will cover weekend and on‑call rotas. Additional Information Interview Date: TBC. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Poole, United Kingdom Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are looking for a highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work in our integrated paediatric Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team. Interview Date: 26th November 2025 The post is for clinical assessment and intervention for children with neuro developmental and motor skills difficulties. You will have the opportunity to work with children...
-
Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist
2 weeks ago
Poole BH JB, United Kingdom University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are looking for a highly motivated and experienced physiotherapist with a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience. This post gives an excellent opportunity to gain experience in working as part of a specialised integrated therapy team delivering in-patient and out-patient care.This presents an exciting opening to work with children with medical,...
-
Poole, United Kingdom Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeOverview University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a friendly, hardworking, reliable and qualified Chef to work within the Catering team to provide freshly cooked food to our patients and staff. The team is responsible for providing an efficient, high quality, dedicated food and beverage service, operating in compliance with corporate and local policies and...
-
Healthcare Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Poole, United Kingdom Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeOverview We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Health Care Support Worker to join the progressive and dedicated team on Portland ward at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based at Poole Hospital. About the Ward Portland Ward is a 14 bedded Acquired Brain Injury & neurology Ward. Requirements The successful...
-
Poole, United Kingdom Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeOverview Are you a dynamic, high-impact senior leader ready to shape the future of acute hospital services in Dorset? We’re looking for an influential, energetic and visionary Deputy Chief Operating Officer to join our Chief Operating Officer’s leadership team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation—implementing our Board strategy...
-
Poole, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full timeRegulatory Compliance and Quality Lead Are you passionate about driving high standards in healthcare quality and compliance? Do you have a strong track record in working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other regulatory bodies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Dorset HealthCare as our Regulatory Compliance and Quality Lead....
-
Poole, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full timeOverviewAre you a motivated, flexible, dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience in working within forensic mental health and/or complex mental health? We are looking for a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist at Twynham Low Secure Unit at St Ann’s Hospital, Canford Cliffs, Poole, to join our established Forensic Occupational...
-
Support Secretary Community Paediatrics
6 days ago
Poole, United Kingdom NHS Full timeSupport Secretary Community Paediatrics University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 07 December 2025 The Community Paediatric service at Poole Hospital is seeking to recruit an experienced support secretary for 30 hours per week. The Community Paediatric team is located at Poole Hospital within the Women, Children and Oncology...
-
Poole, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob Overview Exciting opportunities have arisen for new Community Rehabilitation Assistants to join Poole Intermediate Care Service. Community Rehabilitation Assistants will be part of a Multi-disciplinary Team caring for patients with an illness in their own homes, to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate complex discharges from hospital. They will...
-
Poole, United Kingdom Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe UHD Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) team invite candidates to apply for 2 x OMFS Clinical Fellow roles on a 11 month fixed term basis. The successful candidates will work within a highly specialised multidisciplinary team serving the patients of Dorset meeting their emergency, elective and cancer needs. The two successful post holders will have the...
