Bank Worker - Highly Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist


Company:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	Pro Rata Per Annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

• We are looking for a dynamic and experienced clinical specialist physiotherapist to clinically support the Respiratory Physiotherapy service.

• We are a small team comprising of Physiotherapists, and a Therapy Assistant. We work closely with our Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Critical Care and Medical and Surgical colleagues to provide a seamless service across the respiratory pathway.

• We promote education and service development and use our connections with Bournemouth University, AECC University College, Thames Valley and Wessex Critical Care Network and surrounding Trusts to ensure we are delivering the best care and service to our population.

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.

• The post holder will be an experienced physiotherapist with an specialist interest in breathlessness and airway clearance.

• The post holder works alongside the team lead and supervises the day to day running of the team

• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations.

• To work at an enhanced and advanced level and to be professionally and legally accountable for a highly specialised patient caseload and to decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands.

• To coordinate a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research within the respiratory pathway at DCH

• The option of actively participating on the respiratory weekend rota

• To facilitate the implementation and evaluation of physiotherapy clinical outcomes within a designated pathway and monitor adherence with professional and national standards

Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor 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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital, offering an excellent working environment. The Therapy and Nursing departments are committed to forging links with Bournemouth University, engaging with regional and national networks and increasing our involvement in Advanced Practice and research.

Dorset County Hospital has received investment to refurbish and extend the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) which will make a huge difference to both the people who use it and the dedicated staff and teams who work in ED, ICU and other connected departments. The new ED and ICU is part of the Government's New Hospital Programme and will help us expand our facilities on site and support wider plans to improve our site over the next five years.

Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland harbour (host of 2012 Olympic Sailing) promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth.

If you are ready for a new challenge, with a passion for delivering high quality, safe, personal and effective care join us at Dorset County Hospital for the next step on your career ladder.

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.

Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif 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.

This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026

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