Senior Physiotherapist B6 - MSK | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist (Band 6) to join the MSK out-patient department in a permanent rotational post. The rotations span Poole, Christchurch and Bournemouth with patients referred from orthopaedics, primary and secondary care as well as self-referral.

The post offers access to a comprehensive in-house training programme, support for supervision of junior staff and therapists, and development opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Senior Physiotherapist with MSK experience.
• Ability to work in a rotational band 6 post.

Responsibilities

• Clinically reasoned assessment and evidence-based treatment of patients with musculoskeletal pathology.
• Supervision of junior staff, students and therapy technicians.
• Participation in a comprehensive in-service training programme and the MSK rotation across multiple sites.

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist B6 - MSK | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Dorset, BH15 2JB

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 12 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

At University Hospitals Dorset, we take pride in investing in the professional growth of our Band 6 Physiotherapists. We are looking to recruit talented individuals into recently vacated Band 6 positions within our MSK out patient department in permanent rotational posts.

By joining our Band 6 rotation, you will gain access to our comprehensive in-house training and development programme, paving the way for your own career advancement. The rotations are spread across all three sites, Poole, Christchurch and Bournemouth with patients referred from orthopaedics, primary and secondary care as well as self-referral.

University Hospitals Dorset has been created following the merger of Poole, and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Trusts. As a large NHS foundation trust, we can offer a wide range of rotations to develop your skills. Our close affiliation with two local Higher Education Institutions is mutually beneficial and offers great opportunities to advance your career and inspire the next generation of physiotherapists.

Our Christchurch site has recently benefited from a million-pound refurbishment, providing two spacious physiotherapy gyms and consulting rooms.

Base Location: Christchurch or Poole Hospital or Bournemouth

Interview Date: November 4th

Successful candidates will be responsible for the clinically reasoned assessment and evidence-based treatment of patients presenting with musculoskeletal pathology. As a Senior Physiotherapist you will be encouraged to develop your clinical skills and to participate in the supervision of junior staff, students and therapy technicians. We have a comprehensive in-service training program and a highly skilled and experienced senior workforce who can support your development.

UHD is a major trauma centre and currently undergoing a transformation process as our two trusts merge. As such there are excellent opportunities to develop your skills in this area. Our more senior clinicians are well established in the fracture clinic, elective clinics, FCP and ED. We encourage our staff to upskill wherever possible and are always looking out for motivated team members to step into enhanced roles.

Our rotations encompass

• Spinal/upper and lower limb
• Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Hand therapy
• In house work at local GP surgeries
• Occupational Health
• Hydrotherapy
• Rehab classes

We recognise the growing preference of maintaining an interest in a variety of clinical areas and support flexibility in roles, we promote the importance of a good work life balance and will consider requests provided the core needs of the service are met.

We are open to applications from both aspirational and established clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. These roles are open to job share and part time applicants.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026

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