Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Community based MSK Outpatient team involving assessment and treatment of a mixed caseload.
The post offers rotations at Alfred Barrow Health Centre and Millom Community Hospital therefore you must have the ability to work and travel to various sites within the Furness Locality. The team has fully equipped clinical areas and gym facilities and the opportunity to work closely with GPs and other health staff.
Main duties of the job
The Physiotherapy Service has a well-developed appraisal system, regular in-service training, monthly clinical supervision and actively encourages continuing professional development.
You will be expected to be involved in the supervision and teaching of physiotherapy students and other 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 and qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
- HPC Registration
- Evidence of recent post-graduate courses and continuing professional development
- Sound knowledge of relevant conditions including specialised knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
Experience
Essential
- Completion of all Core Junior Rotations in the NHS
- Involvement in service development through clinical audit, use of outcome measures etc
- Evidence Based practitioner
Desirable
- Additional experience at Band 6 level within relevant speciality
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication
- Team player
- Organisational and time management skills
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS issues
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
- HPC Registration
- Evidence of recent post-graduate courses and continuing professional development
- Sound knowledge of relevant conditions including specialised knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
Experience
Essential
- Completion of all Core Junior Rotations in the NHS
- Involvement in service development through clinical audit, use of outcome measures etc
- Evidence Based practitioner
Desirable
- Additional experience at Band 6 level within relevant speciality
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication
- Team player
- Organisational and time management skills
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS issues
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).
