Therapy Assistant - Elective Orthopaedics | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking an Orthopaedic Therapist to join their dynamic team. The role involves participating in the assessment and treatment of patients, prescribing necessary aids, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be able to manage a busy clinical caseload with a flexible working pattern. This permanent position requires 37.5 hours of work per week and supports high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a busy clinical caseload.
• Ability to work flexibly and participate in evening and weekend shifts.
• Permanent position for 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment and treatment of Orthopaedic inpatients.
• Prescribe walking aids and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment provision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Caseload management

Flexible working

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The Team provides a high quality, patient centred service to the inpatient Orthopaedic service, working closely with the multidisciplinary team. Rehabilitation programs are implemented to maximise post operative function and patient satisfaction within an efficient service. Senior team leadership provides a supportive working and learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment, pre and post operative treatment, management and discharge planning of Orthopaedic inpatients and day case surgery patients.
• Prescribe and provide appropriate walking aids and equipment to facilitate timely discharge.
• Keep accurate records of equipment provision for the team and deliver equipment to other areas of the hospital.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and high level of organisation.
• Ability to manage a busy clinical caseload.
• Ability to work flexibly and participate in the team’s evening and 7 day work patterns to ensure optimal patient care and throughput.
• Weekend working is usually based on a 1 in 4 pattern. Flexible working pattern will be considered.
• This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week.
• Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Other information

• Interview Date: TBC
• Location and potential service moves: UHD values and merger context; some services may move site this year or next.
• Travel/reimbursement: If the role relocates as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes 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 14 Sep 2025.