Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Queen Victoria Centre, Morecambe. 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, then this might just be the perfect role for you.
This role is a static Band 5 Physiotherapist role within Musculoskeletal Out Patients. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills with support from experienced Specialist Physiotherapists. Although based in out patients this role will require some ward based weekend work on a rota basis. This will be supported with training.
Main duties of the job
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust (UHMBT)wants to provide sustainable high quality medical services that fit with the Better Care Together integrated model of care - high quality specialist hospital services wrapping around community based teams to deliver responsive specialist expertise within both acute hospital and community settings and helping to keep people well and to manage their long term conditions closer to home. We work as a multi-disciplinary team and you will have the opportunity to contribute to service improvement, helping to develop and improve our pathways of care for our patients.As a Trust we actively support you to develop your knowledge and skills via our Annual Development Review programme and you will have the opportunity to learn from a team of experienced Specialist and Advanced Physiotherapists. We offer a clinical in-service training programme and supervision sessions.
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.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
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 and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of 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.
- Evidence of specific MSK experience including training and development opportunities.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a team
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities.
- To have a clear understanding of the role of a Physiotherapist in the approach of their professional duties
- Evidence of the ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information specific to MSK clinical work.
- Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession including MSK documentation and safeguarding .
Desirable
- Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues.
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of 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.
- Evidence of specific MSK experience including training and development opportunities.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a team
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities.
- To have a clear understanding of the role of a Physiotherapist in the approach of their professional duties
- Evidence of the ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information specific to MSK clinical work.
- Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession including MSK documentation and safeguarding .
Desirable
- Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues.
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
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).
