Static B5 MSK Physiotherapist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 pa
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorset, BH15 2JB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

We’re seeking dedicated physiotherapists to join our supportive MSK outpatient team at Christchurch, Bournemouth, and Poole Hospitals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to specialise in musculoskeletal outpatients and orthopaedics at an early stage in your career, gaining valuable experience within a highly regarded NHS service.

As part of the role, you will:

• Work within MSK outpatients and orthopaedics, developing your expertise in these key areas.

If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, development, and the chance to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

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This is a fixed term contract role for 9 months but could be offered as a 9 month secondment providing all parties are in agreement

This role requires HCPC Registration.

Base Location: Poole, Bournemouth and/or Christchurch Hospital

Interview Date: 26th August

You will be responsible for providing specialist advice on the management of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions to patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. Work without direct supervision and provide support, guidance, and training to peers, technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants, and students.

The post holder is accountable to the MSK Physiotherapy Manager.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients under their management and supporting more junior staff to do likewise.

This post is not suitable for applicants who do not have any post registration experience.

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 at interview.

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 Tuesday 11 Aug 2026

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