Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
“Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
An exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust. This role involves providing skilled assessment and treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including complex cases. You will work autonomously, manage your own caseload, and contribute to the development of students and colleagues. The position is part-time and fixed-term, with strong links to local community services and academic institutions.
Essential criteria
- Bsc Hons/Masters in Physiotherapy
- NHS Experience in Msk physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant pre/post graduate training in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the UK/NHS
- Evidence to show basic competency in musculoskeletal physiotherapy enabling the post holder to assess, diagnose and treat own caseload seeking assistance and advice as required
- Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making.
- job specific experience
- Evidence of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHS
- Evidence of assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to write accurate patient records using SOAP format
- managerial experience
- Ability to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales.
- communication
- Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication.
- Good communication skills with a wide variety of people
- Bsc Hons/Masters in Physiotherapy
- NHS Experience in Msk physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant pre/post graduate training in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the UK/NHS
- Evidence to show basic competency in musculoskeletal physiotherapy enabling the post holder to assess, diagnose and treat own caseload seeking assistance and advice as required
- Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to inform clinical decision making.
- job specific experience
- Evidence of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the NHS
- Evidence of assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to write accurate patient records using SOAP format
- managerial experience
- Ability to be well organized and manage time effectively to manage a demanding workload to agreed timescales.
- communication
- Ability to communicate effectively despite potential barriers to communication.
- Good communication skills with a wide variety of people
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,658 – £31,234 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 12d ago · Closes in 3d
Applications close soon — apply now if this is a fit.
Full advert · preview
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic, friendly innovative team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust. As a key member of the team, you will find the experience challenging, rewarding, and varied.
The Outpatient Physio team have strong links to the local community in the area, linking with local leisure services and community groups. Within Dorset HealthCare Trust, we work closely with the MSK Orthopaedic Interface service (known as Dorset MSK) and our local hospitals. Through these links, we can further your experience to expand your knowledge and skills and provide career development opportunities. As a University Health Trust we make the most of our links to Bournemouth University, Winchester University and the AECC and are expanding our involvement in research projects. You should be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional having good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise your work and excellent communication skills.
If you are committed to provision of a high level of care through evidence-based practice and your own personal development then we will support your profess
Join the community to read the full pack, responsibilities and person-specification in one place.
Your seat is reserved — activate it
CareerHive is included with your CareerHive Skool community membership. If you haven't claimed your account yet, join the community (or sign in with the same email you joined with) to unlock the full advert, the apply link, HiveMind AI interview & application suite, your private vault, and daily sponsorship alerts.