Specialist (Rotational) Frailty Physiotherapist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Poole is looking for a senior physiotherapist to join their older persons’ therapy team. This role offers the chance to work in various settings including the emergency department and specialist clinics. Candidates should have at least 2 years of physiotherapy experience in the NHS and be committed to holistic patient care. A clean driving license is required for community outreach.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a physiotherapist covering core rotations.
• Experience working at a junior level within the NHS.
• Willing to participate in 7 day working on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Work holistically across professional boundaries.
• Support and supervise junior staff.
• Participate in service development.

Skills

Experience in NHS

Ability to drive

Holistic approach

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Are you passionate about working with older people?

An opportunity has arisen for a senior physiotherapist to join our older persons’ therapy team. As the successful post holder you will be encouraged and supported to develop extended skills and advanced practice in frailty with our highly regarded, innovative and motivated Older Persons Services Team.

Our rotational post provides opportunities to work as part of the therapy team covering:
• Emergency Department (ED) & Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC)
• Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU)
• Older Persons wards
• Older Persons complex care wards
• Day Hospital – offering specialist clinics and community outreach

This provides therapists with an opportunity to develop a full and rich understanding of our patient’s journey, from emergency admission to their transition home to outreach and bespoke community interventions.

Expectations of the post holder would include working holistically across professional boundaries, service development, supporting and supervising junior staff and opportunities to work alongside a range of experienced professionals both within the hospital and community.

This role requires HCPC Registration and BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

To be successful in securing this post, you will have:
• 2 years experience working as a physiotherapist covering core rotations
• Experience working at a junior level within the NHS is essential
• Experience working on an on-call respiratory rota as participation is expected in this role
• Willing to participate in 7 day working on a rota basis
• Ability to drive, hold a clean drivers licence and have access to a car for work purposes
• Opportunity for Band 5 to complete as a secondment

Previous applicants need not apply.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.



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 Sunday 20 Jul 2025