Job summary
Are you an Physiotherapist (band 5 or 6), looking to develop your skills and knowledge in a community setting?
The Community Therapy Team South Cumbria are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, proactive and adaptable physiotherapist on a temporary basis, as we continue to develop and expand our service.
We are looking for a physiotherapist to join the South Cumbria Community Therapy Team, based from the community offices at Kendal. As part of the South Lakes team, you will support the delivery of high quality care to patients in the community .
The service works closely with the Integrated Care Communities, local GP's, Adult Social Care, and hospital discharge teams.
Working together to deliver care to patients you will need to:
- work as an individual within the community physiotherapy team undertaking specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with frequently complex problems in their own homes, community hospital or residential/nursing home.
- have completed a range of core rotations within the NHS as a physiotherapist with a desire to develop your clinical skills further
- demonstrate and evidence your own professional development
- demonstrate your ability to work independently when necessary
Service hours are currently Monday - Friday 8am -630pm and Saturday -Sunday 9am - 5pm
Main duties of the job
To work as an individual within the community physiotherapy team undertaking specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with frequently complex problems in their own homes, community hospital or residential/nursing home.
To work as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for the management of patients on own caseload without direct supervision.
To continue to develop specialist clinical skills, knowledge and experience through participation in In-Service training and specialist Personal Development as identified in Personal Development Plans, (E.g. specialist external courses, shadowing etc).
To maintain effective communication links with patients, carers and all associated professional practitioners, including the completion of accurate clinical records in line with trust and professional body codes of practice.
To regularly assist in the planning & delivery of team and departmental training and education sessions, to further professional and personal development for staff, working with the guidance and support of senior members of staff if required.
To supervise the clinical practice of physiotherapy support staff and assistants, Band 5 physiotherapists and students.
To participate in research and audit as requested by the physiotherapy manager.
To be responsible for the clinical education and practice of Physiotherapy Undergraduates accepted on clinical placement.
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 qulification
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
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 community setting
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.
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities
- 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 organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy.
- Demonstrate good time management skills
Personal qualities
Essential
Person Specification
Education and qulification
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
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 community setting
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.
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities
- 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 organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy.
- Demonstrate good time management skills
Personal qualities
Essential
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).
