Physiotherapist
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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
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our physiotherapy team. Due to the fixed term nature of this role any rotationary element would take place within the inpatient service at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.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.
Working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist you will have the opportunity work across a variety of clinical areas across inpatients and outpatients. These areas include orthopaedics, medicine, elderly rehab, Surgery. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills with support from experienced Specialist and Advanced Physiotherapists.As experience is gained you will work to support our on-call and weekend service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, this is on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical, patient facing role where you will be involved in providing clinical input for a caseload of patients, supporting discharge and patient flow as part of the MDT.
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 and managerial in-service training programme and Band 5 Physiotherapy Peer Support group who meet monthly.
We have an expansive student programme and there will be opportunities to contribute to the clinical education of students within our team.
You will also have the opportunity to develop leadership skills working with, training and delegating to our technical instructor staff.
We welcome applications from newly qualified physiotherapists who are still awaiting HCPC.
Due to the nature of the interview structure, attendance at the assessment centre in person will be required. There will not be a remote option.
See job description for further details.
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
Essential criteria- Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential criteria- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care within an NHS or equivalent UK healthcare system
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
- To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development
- Experience of working within a team
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria- 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.
- To demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and expectations.
- 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
- Able to independently travel within the community
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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 Effortlessly Inclusive .
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
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The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert
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