Senior Therapy Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Poole
£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic and friendly Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy team, working on the inpatient Trauma wards at Poole Hospital UHD. As a team we are passionate in ensuring that any adults presenting to our hospital receive the highest quality care from clinicians with a holistic and rehabilitative approach. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with some background knowledge of Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy within a health or social care setting. The successful candidate will need to possess: · Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/ facilitation/ support role · A GCSE (or equivalent) pass mark in English · Good written and verbal communication skills · Ability to work independently within a supportive environment · Flexibility and to be able to work as part of a team · Excellent personal organisational skills including time management The department offers excellent support, clinical supervision and a collaborative working environment. This post involves weekend working, and there will be an expectation that the successful candidate moves to the Bournemouth site with the service. Base Site: Poole Hospital, with an expected move to Royal Bournemouth Hospital 2027. Interview Date: 2nd October To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Please note this post includes 7dayworking. The post holder will be expected toparticipatein regular weekend working. You will work alongside qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver combined therapy treatment programmes, undertake essential non-clinical roles to support the smooth running of the inpatient Trauma Therapy service and support service users who have sustained traumatic injuries out of hospital. If you are successful, you will be supported to achieve the competencies for the role through induction, ‘on the job training’ and teaching sessions. UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site in 2027. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, Diverse Ethnicity Network, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. 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 Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Senior Therapy Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Christchurch
£25,760 - £27,476 pa
PermanentFull time
Are you passionate about caring for others? We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to join our Interim Team. The Interim service was set up in 2013 and over the years has grown from a tiny team based at one desk, to a large and highly effective service supporting hundreds of patients home every year. We support patients home under a pathway known as “ICAT”, which stands for Interim Care Assessment Team. This means that we complete our own assessment of the patient’s care needs using a rehab approach. Once a patient is assessed as either needing further rehab (with reablement and Intermediate Care), long term POC or will achieve independence in a week. If a long term POC is required this information is gathered through assessment & fed back to the Social Workers by the senior members of staff, to put a future plan in place for on-going support, or to continue to support the patient back to independence. As part of our assessment we often deliver and fit equipment, assess mobility and transfers and observe patient safety and abilities in their activities of daily living. The Interim Team play an important role in aiding flow through the hospital and limiting harm to patients that is caused by prolonged hospital stays. We are in a good position to provide short term assessment and to be able to signpost to other services if needed. Base Location: Christchurch Hospital Interview: 14th September • To provide care and rehabilitation and fitting of equipment to patients discharged from UHD to enable patients to leave the acute hospital as soon as they are suitable to. • To work in the community under the clinical supervision of the team Occupational Therapists. • To ensure each patient contact is therapeutic and as per the care plan to ensure patients are supported through their recovery and enabled to regain their independence. • To have a knowledge and understanding of assistive equipment, techniques and supportive services available to support our patients and their families. • To support the Interim team with administration tasks, service improvement projects and our education and training programme • To work over a 7 Day rota period in order to meet the demands of the service • To support end of life patients when required UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process The Senior Therapy Assistants (STA) provide a 7 day service 7am-10pm to enable patients from the acute hospital to return home through a discharge to assess approach. The STA can visit each patient from OD to QDS depending on their care needs. They assess, support and rehab patients in activities of daily living which include; personal care, meal preparation, transfers, toileting and medication. The first visit, meet & greet, is usually completed by a STA where they check they are presenting as referred, settling at home and checking medication. They are supervised and supported by a MDT which includes Occupational Therapists, nurses, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and coordinators. This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
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Senior Respiratory Physiologist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-time Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our friendly and dedicated team at University Hospitals Dorset, working across both Poole and Bournemouth sites. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who has a genuine interest in working with adult patients with respiratory conditions. To succeed in this role you will need; • BSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent • Professional registration • To be motivated • To be able to work independently as well as part of a team • To be keen to learn and expand professional development • To be willing to work with patients who have complex medical disorders • To be IT literate • To have experience of working within a healthcare setting • To have experience of working at Band 5 or above in Respiratory Physiology • To have experience with supporting Junior colleagues / Students • To be flexible within your role For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact Ella Higgins /Rachel Fleming-Locock / Deben Harris on 03000194788 Interview Date: 14th September 2026 • To perform a range of routine, complex diagnostic testing including appropriate interpretation when required. • Deputise in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Physiologists • Provide support and oversee work performed by more junior colleagues. • Conduct quality assurance of work performed by more junior staff members. • To triage appropriateness of Respiratory and Sleep referrals • To conduct and report Sleep diagnostics with involvement in weekly Sleep MDT • To actively contribute to interdepartmental teaching/training including mentoring/assessing students and junior staff • Be responsible for maintaining departmental stock levels and appropriate ordering UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. Please note, this role requires cross site working. UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. 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 Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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EP Senior Fellow in Cardiology | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth
£76,582 plus enhancements based on rota
ContractPart time
Senior Clinical Fellowship in Electrophysiology and Cardiac Rhythm Management The post would suit cardiology trainees with at least three years experience of general cardiology and competency in pacing procedures who wished to gain further experience in invasive electrophysiology and ablation and complex device implantation. Experience and training would be offered to the candidate in procedures according to their level of experience. Prior clinical experience in Electrophysiology would be desirable. Opportunities also exist for clinically based research. The Cardiac Rhythm Management service based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital serves and receives referrals for EP ablation from Dorset County Hospital (Dorchester), Poole Hospital (part of UHD), Salisbury District Hospital as well as the local population of Bournemouth and West Hampshire, a total population of over 1 million. Complex devices are provided at RBH for Bournemouth, Poole and West Hampshire populations (approximately 650,000). Complex devices are also implanted at Dorset County Hospital (approximately 250,000) and Salisbury District Hospital (approximately 350,000). These external training sessions will also available to a suitable candidate. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. 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 valuedteammatesand colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays,in accordance withservice needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attractremunerationin line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Senior Administrator and Business Support | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth
£25,742 - £28,249 p.a.
PermanentPart time
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised, and motivated Senior administrator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who is passionate about delivering high-quality business support and contributing to the effective running of services. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating administrative processes, supporting service delivery, and providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to administrative colleagues. You will be confident managing competing priorities, maintaining accurate records, producing reports, and working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment. Experience of NHS systems and administrative processes would be advantageous. In return, we offer a rewarding role within a dynamic team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of high-quality patient care and services. If you are an adaptable and motivated administrator looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. To provide comprehensive, confidential and efficient administrative and business support to the Liaison Psychiatry Service. The post holder will coordinate administrative functions, support service performance reporting, manage information systems, supervise administrative staff where required, and ensure the smooth running of service processes to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. The post holder will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining effective communication and ensuring compliance with NHS policies, information governance requirements, and service standards. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful. At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities. For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026
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Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic Services | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Poole
£25,760 - £27,476 pa/pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, motivated individuals who would like to work in the aseptic unit of the hospital pharmacy, we prepare the cancer patient chemotherapy. Applicant would need least 4 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent. The successful candidate must have good organisational and interpersonal skills, be a team player, able to work individually whilst knowing their own limitations, who is comfortable working for a small team within a large department and able to demonstrate that they are committed to a career in Pharmacy. This post requires participation in the late/earlies, weekend and bank holiday rota. We would consider part-time hours or job shares. If you wish to view the department or book a visit. Please call Denise on 0300 019 3575 Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview: 1st October To support professional and technical staff in the aseptic manufacture of cytotoxic agents and to ensure provision of an efficient Pharmacy service, including good housekeeping and general administration duties. All duties are supervised by qualified staff. • To aseptically prepare dispensed medicines. • To select and assemble drugs and consumables. • To monitor temperatures within the aseptic unit clean rooms. • To undertake stock management. • To ensure high standards of cleanliness are met. UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Watch the following video to understand more about this role Pharmacy – NHS Dorset This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Senior Clinical Shoulder Fellow in Orthopaedics | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Poole
£76,582 Per Annum
ContractFull time
University Hospitals Dorset is looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Shoulder Surgery. The 12 month fellowship is supervised by Mr Rob Moverley and Mr Senthil Muthian. We are principally recruiting for fellows to commence inFeb 2027 but may consider applicants for future opportunities if deemed suitable at the point of interview. The post will concentrate on elective Shoulder surgery. The post will allow the surgeon to develop a specialist interest in Shoulder surgery and applicants should have either completed or be about to complete their training in this area. The unit is involved in clinical research into joint replacement and the Fellow will be involved in this. There is no out of hours on call commitment. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. 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. There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Winter 2025 when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Poole Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays,in accordance withservice needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attractremunerationin line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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