Band 6 Physiotherapist

Dorset Healthcare; Wyke Regis; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their Weymouth and Portland Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team. The role involves delivering high-quality physiotherapy care, supporting complex patient discharges, and contributing to service developments. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration, a passion for community-based care, and strong leadership skills. Flexible working options and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Free training and career coaching

Access to staff networks

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Physiotherapist with a passion for community rehabilitation.
• Ability to conduct patient assessments and deliver tailored treatments.
• Strong communication skills for working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support complex discharges.
• Contribute to service development for community rehabilitation.

Skills

HCPC registration

Community-based care

Leadership skills

Driving License

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking for a fresh start in 2026? Ready to make a real impact in your community? We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Weymouth and Portland Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team – part of the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) – delivering care where it matters most: in the heart of the community.

Your Role

• Deliver high‑quality Physiotherapy assessments and treatments to patients with acute illness.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support complex discharges.
• Help patients achieve long‑term goals – primarily in the community, with occasional work on the ward at the local Community Hospital.

What You'll Gain

• Grow your clinical expertise in a supportive, multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Expand your holistic assessment skills beyond traditional Physiotherapy practice.
• Develop leadership and supervisory skills, supporting junior and assistant staff.
• Contribute to service development, helping shape the future of community rehabilitation.

To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to people in their own homes, care homes or on Community Hospital wards, dependant on locality. To provide a high‑quality person‑centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity. To provide specialist care and interventions, assessments, treatments and managing patients on a caseload, as part of the wider multi‑disciplinary care team. To provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/service users. To devise specialist programmes of care for other professionals to deliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately. Act as a role model and promote the Trust Behaviours of being proactive, positive, respectful, supportive, reliable and trustworthy.

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.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a car is essential.
• Passion for community‑based care and rehabilitation.
• Applicants who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Working for our organisation

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.

Further Details

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 candidate's 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 [e-mail]

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.

What working for us will provide

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working options, including family‑friendly hours
• Free training and one‑to‑one career coaching to reach your career goals
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
• Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
• Relocation costs where applicable
• Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
• NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more

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