Job summary There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, advanced physiotherapist with experience in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy to join our team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. The post will be based Furness General Hospital and working closely with the X- bay team. The post holder will manage a caseload covering Obstetrics, Gynaecology inpatients, outpatients with inpatient Breast Care provision. The team work closely with the urogynaecology MDT, consultants, midwives and GPs. The post holder will support the development of Pelvic Health physiotherapy colleagues in the cross bay team. The Cross bay team includes a further Advanced Physiotherapist and a team of Specialist Physiotherapy colleagues across the sites. The trust is involved in PPHS NHS improvement programme and is currently a implementer site. An element of your role will include representing the trust in this project. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for sharing the leadership of the Pelvic Health team, implementing service development in line with current evidence and standards and delivering training for physiotherapists, students and the wider MDT. The role will include staff management and service management responsibilities such as completing probation reports, managing absence and completing annual appraisals. Duties will include clinical leadership of the service from FGH and throughout the cross bay Pelvic Health Team. Leading on service development and delivering in service training to further develop skills within the speciality. The successful applicant will be an effective team player, have the ability to use their initiative and communicate with empathy. They will embrace innovation and integrated working and be committed to following the best practice to ensure patient centredcare. Previous managerial experience is desirable with the ability to demonstrate a commitment to clinical leadership You will be expected to be an unsupervised member of the respiratory on-call rota, providing evening and public holiday cover. To be discussed as dependent on experience and skill. You will be part of the wider Therapy leadership team with there being opportunities to take on additional leadership managerial responsibilities. 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. Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-B12311224 Job locations FGH Dalton Lane Barrow LA14 4LF 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/ Due to the interview format successful applicant will be required to attend the assessment centre for face to face interview 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/ Due to the interview format successful applicant will be required to attend the assessment centre for face to face interview Person Specification Qualifications Essential Health Professions Council Registered Physiotherapist Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health & Care Professions Council Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist courses/training to Masters module level or equivalent in Specialty Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Membership of a relevant Clinical Interest group Skills Essential Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information Must demonstrate a knowledge of team/group dynamics and understand the role of a Team Lead/Advanced Physiotherapist within a team To have a knowledge of audit tools and experience of audit To have a clear understanding of the role of an Advanced Physiotherapist in the approach of their professional duties in an acute hospital A clear understanding of legal responsibilities including safe guarding and professional standards Must be willing and able to travel in and around the Morecambe Bay Area Experience Essential Comprehensive experience in Women's Health Physiotherapy at specialist level or above Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings Evidence of working within an MDT within secondary care Evidence of providing clinical and team leadership Experience of weekend and respiratory on-call duties Person Specification Qualifications Essential Health Professions Council Registered Physiotherapist Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health & Care Professions Council Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist courses/training to Masters module level or equivalent in Specialty Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Membership of a relevant Clinical Interest group Skills Essential Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information Must demonstrate a knowledge of team/group dynamics and understand the role of a Team Lead/Advanced Physiotherapist within a team To have a knowledge of audit tools and experience of audit To have a clear understanding of the role of an Advanced Physiotherapist in the approach of their professional duties in an acute hospital A clear understanding of legal responsibilities including safe guarding and professional standards Must be willing and able to travel in and around the Morecambe Bay Area Experience Essential Comprehensive experience in Women's Health Physiotherapy at specialist level or above Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings Evidence of working within an MDT within secondary care Evidence of providing clinical and team leadership Experience of weekend and respiratory on-call duties 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address FGH Dalton Lane Barrow LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)