Bank Physiotherapist
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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Bank Physiotherapist
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
Dorset County Hospital are recruiting B5 Physiotherapy Bank workers. This opportunity is ideal for recent physiotherapy graduates living in the Dorchester and surrounding Dorset area who are looking to gain valuable clinical experience, develop their skills across a variety of specialties, and enjoy the flexibility of bank working.
Dorset County Hospital, in partnership with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, offers the opportunity to work across the acute inpatient site, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation facilities and community as a B5 Physiotherapist. The bank Physiotherapy role will support service vacancies and can be in any of the following areas.
Our 4 month rotational posts include a wide variety of specialties including:
- Older Persons Wards
- Acute Stroke and Neuro
- Stroke & Neuro Rehab Unit (Yeatman Hospital)
- Early Supported Discharge Stroke (Dorset Healthcare)
- Orthopaedics (Elective & Trauma)
- Front of House (Emergency Department & medical assessment unit)
- Acute Care (Respiratory, Surgery, Medicine and Intensive Care)
- Musculoskeletal outpatients
- Community Rehabilitation Team - bedded rehab (Westhaven Hospital, Dorset Healthcare)
- Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team (Mid-Dorset, Dorset Healthcare
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Band 5 we can offer you:
- A wide range of experience in rotations available across Acute hospital sites, and into the community through our collaborative partnerships and Discharge to Assess pathways.
- Profession specific training
- Continuing Professional Development and Training opportunities
- The opportunity to learn from highly skilled therapists within collaborative therapy teams
- Supportive, friendly therapy teams
- Peer support from existing Band 5s
- Mentorship
- Clinical supervision
- An opportunity to help shape services
Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
405-26-AHP459PHYSIO
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered as a Physiotherapist with The Health Professions Council or able to apply on graduation
Desirable
- CSP member
- Relevant Healthcare courses
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- An understanding of evidence based practice pertaining to Physiotherapy
- Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Physiotherapy
- A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Physiotherapy
- Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads.
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Good time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to self-direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment
Desirable
- IT skills - ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
- Demonstrates excellent motivational skills
OTHER
Essential
- Self-motivated with a clear understanding of the role
- Demonstrate professional independence
- Work across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
- Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns here clinically appropriate
Desirable
- Car driver/owner
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered as a Physiotherapist with The Health Professions Council or able to apply on graduation
Desirable
- CSP member
- Relevant Healthcare courses
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- An understanding of evidence based practice pertaining to Physiotherapy
- Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Physiotherapy
- A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Physiotherapy
- Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads.
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Good time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to self-direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment
Desirable
- IT skills - ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
- Demonstrates excellent motivational skills
OTHER
Essential
- Self-motivated with a clear understanding of the role
- Demonstrate professional independence
- Work across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
- Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns here clinically appropriate
Desirable
- Car driver/owner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Acute Physiotherapy Lead
Georgie Lee
01305253319
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
405-26-AHP459PHYSIO
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
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