Job summary
Do you want to work for a Trust which
- valuesinclusivity?
- investsin you with ongoing in-service training, development and supervisionfrom expertly trained clinical specialists?
- isat the start of a transformational journey where collaboration between sector partners is core business?
- valuesand invests in YOU?
If this sounds like you, why not come and see what UHMBT, the countries most inclusive employer, has to offer. We are a multi-disciplinary team who would welcome you to join us.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join the North Lancashire Community Therapy Team, based from the community offices at Lancaster.
The service works closely with the Integrated Care Communities, local GP's, Adult Social Care, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and hospital discharge teams.Theservice supports people with a wide variety of conditions including elderly care, frailty and falls, orthopaedics and long-term condition management.
Main duties of the job
Working together to deliver care to patients you will need to:
- work as an individual within the community therapy team undertaking specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with frequently complex problems in their own homes, residential care homes or our 23-bed residential rehabilitation unit.
- have completed a range of core rotations within the NHS as a physiotherapistwith a desire to develop your clinical skills further
- demonstrateandevidence your own professional development
- demonstrate your ability to work independently when necessary
- have a friendly and flexible attitude, which is patient focused and dedicated to quality care
- use your expertise to superviseand teachphysiotherapystudents andother staff within the service
About us
We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase 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 websitehttps://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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education / 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
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy - elderly care, musculosketetal, neurology, orthopaedics and cardio-respiratory care
- Experience of working in the UK NHS
- Experience of effective working within a team
- Be able to demonstrate awareness of elderly rehabilitation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the community setting
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective written communication skills in English in a variety of settings
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to motivate patients and other staff
- Basic IT skills
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organizational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
- Demonstrate good time management skills
- Be able to travel around the North Lancashire area as part of work duties independent of public transport.
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions based upon that information
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist within the team
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities
Person Specification
Education / 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
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy - elderly care, musculosketetal, neurology, orthopaedics and cardio-respiratory care
- Experience of working in the UK NHS
- Experience of effective working within a team
- Be able to demonstrate awareness of elderly rehabilitation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the community setting
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective written communication skills in English in a variety of settings
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to motivate patients and other staff
- Basic IT skills
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organizational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
- Demonstrate good time management skills
- Be able to travel around the North Lancashire area as part of work duties independent of public transport.
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions based upon that information
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist within the team
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities
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).
