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".
As a combined Acute and Community Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is enjoying greater integration working with colleagues across different sectors within the footprint of Morecambe Bay.
Not only does this provide improved ways of working within the multi-disciplinary context, it enables you to be involved in the exciting journey ahead for providing transformational care within Morecambe Bay.
We are a multi-disciplinary team who would welcome you to join us.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Community Stroke Team (ICST) based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This is rotational between the Inpatient team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and the Community covering Lancaster and South Lakes. This allows colleagues to be a part of the whole process from admission to discharge with ongoing rehabilitation in the community. Working in the community allows opportunity for agile working.
We provide a 6 day service including Saturdays for the inpatient pathway and 5 day service in the community pathway with the aim of 7 day working in the future.
We offer a supportive induction plan and a stroke specific inhouse CPD programme alongside opportunity to engage in NROL and support work within the ISNDN.
Our aim is to ensure all our patients have access to appropriate treatment in the right location. Our approach to stroke services will require a degree of flexibility as well as creative thinking to establish and form new pathways of care.
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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 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 will require access to a car to support Community working.
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 will require access to a car to support Community working.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist.
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: elderly care,musculo-skeletal, neurology, orthopaedics and cardio- respiratory care
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a relevant clinical area
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability.
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions upon that information.
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist within a team.
- Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession.
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy.
- Hold a driving license and have access to a car
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills around Stroke Specific Assessments and Treatment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist.
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: elderly care,musculo-skeletal, neurology, orthopaedics and cardio- respiratory care
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a relevant clinical area
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability.
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions upon that information.
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist within a team.
- Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession.
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy.
- Hold a driving license and have access to a car
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills around Stroke Specific Assessments and Treatment
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).
