Job summary
This post is only open to UK Residents only.
For any international applicants, please apply to our other vacancy which is available for "Non UK Residents Only".
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our team . If you're the type of health professional who truly has the patient at the heart of everything you do and you want to work in a Trust that shares your values and is going places, then this might just be the perfect role for you.
Services are based in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Queen Victoria Centre, Morecambe. We also work closely with our GP colleagues as part of the Trust's Physiotherapy Triage Service based within the local surgeries.
AS PART OF THE INTERVIEW PROCESS THERE WILL BE A PRACTICAL COMPONENT SO THE CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND FOR INTERVIEW IN PERSON. REMOTE INTERVIEWS CAN NOT BE ACCOMODATED.
Main duties of the job
As a Trust we actively support you to develop your knowledge and skills via our Annual Development Review programme. You will also have the opportunity to learn from a team of experienced Specialist and Advanced Physiotherapists through the in-service training programme and there is support for external courses.
We welcome applications from qualified physiotherapists with musculoskeletal experience and a valid HCPC registration.You may be working as an experienced band 5 and looking for an opportunity to progress in this speciality. We can support you to develop into this role.
Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced based and sustainable for the future in an ever changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic and varied environment and to be involved in service development. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and provide regular supervision and in-service training.
This role requires active participation in the provision of Orthopaedic and Rehab weekend services.
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 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 & Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health 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 for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology 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
- 12 months or more experience of treating general MSK outpatients
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
- To have a clear understanding of the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist in their approach to their professional duties
- Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues
- Basic IT skills
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organizational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of leadership
- Mentoring staff
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Health & Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health 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 for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology 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
- 12 months or more experience of treating general MSK outpatients
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
- To have a clear understanding of the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist in their approach to their professional duties
- Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues
- Basic IT skills
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organizational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of leadership
- Mentoring staff
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).
