Job summary
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Therapy Team would like to recruit well-motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our rotation programme in South Cumbria. Applications are welcomed from undergraduates looking for roles following their successful graduation as well as from Physiotherapists who already have HCPC registration.
With rotations in acute and community locations in the Furness area, you will be based on the edge of the Lake District National Park giving easy access to recreational activities such as Fell Walking and water sports.
Main duties of the job
Our well established Band 5 rotations provide opportunities to develop skills in a range of clinical settings within our friendly and supportive team. Rotations available across inpatients, outpatients and community services.
Within Furness General Hospital (FGH), in-patient rotations include Surgical / ICU, Medical, Orthopaedics, & Stroke. With out-patient rotations in both primary and secondary care settings (Alfred Barrow Health centre), you will have a range of opportunities to develop your knowledge & skills. Within the hospital based out-patient team you will work with patients referred from the Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultant teams with opportunities to develop skills in other areas, including amputee rehab. Within the community rotation you will complete domiciliary visits and travel around the local area, where you will work with an experienced team, managing a caseload of patients referred mainly from primary care.
Following a period of training and development you will be expected to contribute to the weekend working and on call rotas at Furness General Hospital.
About us
Your role will be based in the Furness area and at Furness General Hospital.
As an organisation 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 health care 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 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 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
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Health Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience of working within a team
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities
- To have a clear understanding of the role of a Physiotherapist in the approach of their professional duties
- Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Health Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience of working within a team
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities
- To have a clear understanding of the role of a Physiotherapist in the approach of their professional duties
- Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
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).
