Job summary Due to the format of the interview process face to face attendance at the assessment centre is required. There will not be an option for a teams remote interview. We are looking for a caring, experienced, creative and dynamic physiotherapist to fulfil the role of rotational specialist band 6 physiotherapist within the inpatient team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This role will cover a range of clinical area including: Trauma and Orthopaedics, ICU/Surgery, Elderly care and Frailty, Acute Medicine including acute neuro management and finally Acute respiratory. We have a team of skilled and experienced band 6 physiotherapists who provide peer support with monthly meetings and are included in leadership and development training programmes. Each of the above areas is lead by an experienced Advanced physiotherapist team leader, with whom the band 6's work closely identifying areas for service development. Rotations are currently for a period of 9 months with some flexibility for discussion around service and individual development needs. This post is based at RLI. This is a patient facing role with the primary responsibility for overseeing the daily clinical provision of physiotherapy within a particular clinical area. This includes the assessment of patients, development of goals and plans, providing the required treatment and contributing to the MDT for discharge planning. Main duties of the job The role will include the provision of clinical training and support for other physiotherapists within the team and to take an active part in In-Service Training (IST) and external education in line with Continual Professional Development (CPD) Care Group Guidelines thus maintaining standards of care in line with evidence based practice. It is also expected that any external training attended will be disseminate to the wider team. It is expected that this role will to be a full and active participant with over night on-call and respiratory weekend services. Acute respiratory experience including on-call and weekend working is essential for this role. Communication skills and MDT working experience are essential to facilitate ongoing developments with integrated working. The individual needs to be able to respond well to difficult situations, have an awareness of safeguarding, be hardworking and have a problem solving approach. This role will include the supervision and support of junior staff including the completion of inductions, Appraisals and the supervision and training of both junior staff and students. The individual will be responsible for their own clinical record keeping, including hand-written and electronic data recording, in accordance with Trust, Care Group and Chartered Society of Physiotherapists standards. 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. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-L15510425 Job locations Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Job description Job responsibilities Due to the format of the interview process physical attendance at the assessment centre is required. There will not be an option for a teams remote interview. 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 Due to the format of the interview process physical attendance at the assessment centre is required. There will not be an option for a teams remote interview. 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. Honors 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 Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or Equivalent Experience Essential To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development To demonstrate experience of team leadership Evidence of involvement in service development Respiratory and on-call experience within an acute service. Experience of working within a team Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: Musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care Desirable To demonstrate experience of patient management including prioritisation, assessment, treatment and discharge planning. Skills Essential Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within scope of practice. To have a clear understanding of the role and duties of a Physiotherapist particularly pertaining to the discharge process To demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and expectations. To evidence experience of sharing learning with others including teaching and training Desirable To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist. Honors 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 Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or Equivalent Experience Essential To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development To demonstrate experience of team leadership Evidence of involvement in service development Respiratory and on-call experience within an acute service. Experience of working within a team Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: Musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care Desirable To demonstrate experience of patient management including prioritisation, assessment, treatment and discharge planning. Skills Essential Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within scope of practice. To have a clear understanding of the role and duties of a Physiotherapist particularly pertaining to the discharge process To demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and expectations. To evidence experience of sharing learning with others including teaching and training Desirable To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy Must be able to demonstrate basic 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. 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 Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)