Main area Physiotherapy Grade NHS AfC : Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Additional Weekend Shifts to cover inpatient orthopaedic weekend service) Job ref 331-L16310425
Site RLI/QVC Town Lancaster Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Subject to job evaluation Salary period Yearly Closing 14/05/2025 23:59
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
This post is only open to UK Residents only.
For any international applicants, please apply to our other vacancy which is available for "Non UK Residents Only".
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our team. 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 and is going places, then this might just be the perfect role for you.
Services are based in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Queen Victoria Centre, Morecambe. We also work closely with our GP colleagues as part of the Trust's Physiotherapy Triage Service based within the local surgeries.
AS PART OF THE INTERVIEW PROCESS THERE WILL BE A PRACTICAL COMPONENT SO THE CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND FOR INTERVIEW IN PERSON. REMOTE INTERVIEWS CAN NOT BE ACCOMODATED.
Main duties of the job
As a Trust we actively support you to develop your knowledge and skills via our Annual Development Review programme. You will also have the opportunity to learn from a team of experienced Specialist and Advanced Physiotherapists through the in-service training programme and there is support for external courses.
We welcome applications from qualified physiotherapists with musculoskeletal experience and a valid HCPC registration. You may be working as an experienced band 5 and looking for an opportunity to progress in this speciality. We can support you to develop into this role.
Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced based and sustainable for the future in an ever changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic and varied environment and to be involved in service development. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and provide regular supervision and in-service training.
This role requires active participation in the provision of Orthopaedic and Rehab weekend services.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
* Health & Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
* Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health Professions Council
* Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education
* Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
* Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in 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
* Experience of working within a team
* 12 months or more experience of treating general MSK outpatients
Skills, ability and knowledge
* 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
* To have a clear understanding of the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist in their approach to their professional duties
* Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues
* Basic IT skills
* To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organizational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Emma Woods Job title Advanced Spinal Clinical Lead Physiotherapist Email address Emma.woods@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number 01524 584285 Additional information
Royal Lancaster Infirmary/ Queen Victoria Centre
Tel: 01524 584285
Francis Sucgang, Advanced MSK Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Out-patients. Francis.Sucgang@mbht.nhs.uk
Emma Woods, Advanced Spinal Clinical Lead, Physiotherapy Out-patients
Natalie Ayres, Advanced Peripheral MSK Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Out-patients. Natalie.Ayres@mbht.nhs.uk
Royal Lancaster Infirmary/Queen Victoria Centre
Tel: 01524 584285
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