Job summary
This post is only open to Non UK Residents only.
For any national applicants, please apply to our other vacancy which is available for "UK Residents Only".
We have an exciting opportunity within our inpatient physiotherapy team here at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
We are looking for a caring, experienced, creative and dynamic physiotherapist to fulfil the role of specialist band 6 physiotherapist within the area of paediatrics.
This role will cover a range of paediatric services including the following: Inpatient and outpatient respiratory, MSK and orthopaedics, neonatal cover under the direction of the advanced band 7 physiotherapist and complex neuro, pain and functional patients.
The role will be supervised and supported by an experienced and highly skilled advanced physiotherapist within paediatrics. Training will be available from the band 7 and from the wider MDT.
This post is based at RLI but will include elements of community and cross bay cover and outreach.
Main duties of the job
When appropriate the role will include the provision of clinical training and support for other physiotherapists within the team and to take an active part in In-Service Training and external education in line with Continual Professional Development (CPD) Care Group Guidelines, to maintain standards of care in line with evidence based practice. To disseminate information from training attended as required.
The role will also include the support and cover of acute and rehabilitation adult inpatient services. The details of this are yet to be confirmed and will be determined by service needs.
It is part of the role to be a full and active participant on over night On-call and respiratory weekend services. Acute respiratory experience is essential for this role.
We are looking for an individual that has an interest in paediatrics with a passion to develop their skills. We are looking for an individual who is child focused, holistic and caring.
Communication skills and MDT working experience are essential.
The individual needs to be able to respond well to difficult situations, have an awareness of safeguarding, be hardworking and have a problem solving approach.
The individual will be responsible for their own clinical record keeping, including hand-written and electronic data recording, in accordance with Trust, Care Group and Chartered Society of Physiotherapists standards.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within a clinical team providing leadership for the day to day running of the clinical service.
To oversee the supervision and development of band 5 and assistant staff.
To play an active role in the provision of undergraduate and MSc clinical education with support to complete a clinical educators course as required.
To provide clinical provision for complex patients working with our MDT colleagues to ensure efficiency of service.
To work alongside the advanced physiotherapist, accepting and actively seeking for opportunities to develop our services.
Someone who shows initiative and independence in practice whilst recognising the boundaries of their scope of practice. We welcome ideas and encourage staff to contribute to the moving forwards of our service.
We are looking for someone who can effectively communicate and adapt to the demand of the service and the team. Someone who is respectful, recognising the importance of professional relationships and team working.
We encourage applications from full-time staff with consideration of opportunities for hours on appointment.
We recognise that this is a specialist area and therefore would consider a developmental role for the right candidate, the progression to band 6 being dependant on the completion of competencies.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within a clinical team providing leadership for the day to day running of the clinical service.
To oversee the supervision and development of band 5 and assistant staff.
To play an active role in the provision of undergraduate and MSc clinical education with support to complete a clinical educators course as required.
To provide clinical provision for complex patients working with our MDT colleagues to ensure efficiency of service.
To work alongside the advanced physiotherapist, accepting and actively seeking for opportunities to develop our services.
Someone who shows initiative and independence in practice whilst recognising the boundaries of their scope of practice. We welcome ideas and encourage staff to contribute to the moving forwards of our service.
We are looking for someone who can effectively communicate and adapt to the demand of the service and the team. Someone who is respectful, recognising the importance of professional relationships and team working.
We encourage applications from full-time staff with consideration of opportunities for hours on appointment.
We recognise that this is a specialist area and therefore would consider a developmental role for the right candidate, the progression to band 6 being dependant on the completion of competencies.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree or equivalent in physiotherapy approved and recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health care professions council
- Health care professional council registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of post graduate specialist clinical education relevant to the role
- Member of clinical specialist group APCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy including neurology, Orthopaedics, rehab and respiratory care in both ICU and medical settings
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
- Experience of working within a team
- Evidence of on-call and acute respiratory experience
- Evidence of leadership within a team
- Evidence of complex caseload management including examples
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in service development
- Evidence of experience of working within a paediatric setting e.g School, sports, clinical
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist within the wider MDT team
- To evidence of experience clinically training, upskilling and supporting team members including student clinical education.
- To be able to demonstrate an awareness of current challenges in the NHS and the role of the physiotherapist in contributing to service development.
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within scope of practice
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Clear evidence of a specialist interest in paediatric physiotherapy
Personal Qualification
Desirable
- To hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree or equivalent in physiotherapy approved and recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health care professions council
- Health care professional council registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of post graduate specialist clinical education relevant to the role
- Member of clinical specialist group APCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy including neurology, Orthopaedics, rehab and respiratory care in both ICU and medical settings
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
- Experience of working within a team
- Evidence of on-call and acute respiratory experience
- Evidence of leadership within a team
- Evidence of complex caseload management including examples
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in service development
- Evidence of experience of working within a paediatric setting e.g School, sports, clinical
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist within the wider MDT team
- To evidence of experience clinically training, upskilling and supporting team members including student clinical education.
- To be able to demonstrate an awareness of current challenges in the NHS and the role of the physiotherapist in contributing to service development.
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within scope of practice
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Clear evidence of a specialist interest in paediatric physiotherapy
Personal Qualification
Desirable
- To hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
