Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Community Stroke Therapy Team, based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary/ Furness General Hospital, working across both inpatient and community settings. This advert is for a 12-month fixed-term position.
Our Stroke Therapy Team operates within a culture of a strong, supportive multi-disciplinary team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as well as Assistant Practitioners. We promote an inter-disciplinary approach to working when supporting patients to set and work towards meeting person centred goals, helping to enable positive rehabilitation outcomes and facilitate timely discharge from hospital.
Our Stroke Therapy Team are committed to facilitating an environment which promotes professional development and engagement with research opportunities both in house and in collaboration with local universities. There is encouragement given to engage with regular clinical and managerial supervision, to help promote personal professional development and an interdisciplinary approach is taken with the facilitation of clinical supervision for our Assistant Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
We are able to offer you the opportunity to join our interdisciplinary Stroke Therapy team and develop your clinical knowledge and skills.You will primarily work in an acute hospital, based at the RIL. However, therem ay be opportunities to gain experience across our community pathway too.
Staff develop their knowledge and skills using our appraisal process and we actively support staff through supervision with in-service training opportunities and a peer support group.Requirements:- - You will have A Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Association of Physiotherapists.- Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist- The ability to travel between sites and in the community.
Please note, applications welcome from students due to graduate from the current programme within 2025.
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
Please note that the Job Description attached is currently under review. The main point to consider is that this is a static position within the Stroke therapy team.
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
Please note that the Job Description attached is currently under review. The main point to consider is that this is a static position within the Stroke therapy team.
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
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
