Company Overview
On 1 October 2020, the trusts managing Poole Hospital, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and Christchurch Hospital officially merged to form University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD). This merger supports our ambitious plans to enhance and transform healthcare services for our patients.
As a designated university hospital trust, UHD has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Bournemouth University, reinforcing our commitment to expanding research, driving innovation, and prioritising education and training.
With a workforce of over 9,000 staff and an annual turnover exceeding £630 million, UHD continues to invest in all three hospital sites, ensuring their future growth and development as part of an extensive capital programme.
This merger unlocks exciting opportunities for both present and future advancements, creating a stronger, more resilient organisation. With improved services, cutting-edge facilities, and a commitment to excellence, UHD is set to become an outstanding place to work, attracting talented professionals from across the country to be part of our exciting transformation journey in Dorset.
Main Duties of the Job
- Provide clinical expertise as a first-contact practitioner, assessing patients without prior GP or Consultant referral.
- Utilize clinical reasoning skills to assess presenting conditions, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, and formulate personalized management plans aligned with patient goals, local service availability, and national guidelines.
- Manage a diverse MSK caseload, with referrals from both primary and secondary care.
- Supervise and support a team of rotational physiotherapists in their MSK rotations, including Band 5 and Band 6 staff.
At University Hospitals Dorset (UHD), our values shape everything we do, guiding how we care for patients, support visitors, and collaborate as a team. Formed from the merger of Poole Hospital, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and Christchurch Hospital, UHD offers the benefits of both urban and rural living, situated along the stunning Dorset coastline. Additionally, we maintain strong partnerships with two local Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to support ongoing professional development for healthcare professionals.
What We Offer
- A split role between First Contact Practitioner (FCP) practice and MSK therapy.
- Taught route for FCP roadmap competency sign-off.
- Comprehensive supervision and training programme, with strong links to secondary care services.
- Dedicated non-clinical time for professional development.
- Peer support network, including governance, clinical education, and well-being initiatives across UHD.
- Diverse primary care clinical experience within local Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
- A supportive, friendly, and dynamic FCP team.
- Training and career growth opportunities within a large NHS foundation trust.
- A great working environment with modern facilities and a welcoming, motivated team.
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