Job summary
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 looking for a Physiotherapist to join the South Cumbria Community Therapy Team, based at the community offices at Fairfield Lane, Barrow in Furness. As part of the team, you will support the delivery of high quality therapy and rehabilitation to patients in their own homes or in our new intermediate care bed facility. Therefore. you must have the ability to work and travel to various sites across the trust independent of public transport. The team prides itself on agile working with team members spending time working from home, local clinics and the team bases.
The service works closely with the Integrated Care Communities, local GP's, Adult Social Care, and hospital discharge teams.The service supports people with a wide variety of conditions including elderly care, frailty and falls.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we support the development of our new intermediate care beds and continue to expand and evolve our services to meet the needs of our community.
The team delivers a 5 day service Monday to Friday within the core service hours of 0830 to 1630
This is a fixed term vacancy or a secondment opportunity.The post is full time, however part time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To work as an individual within the community therapy team/intermediate care team, undertaking specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with frequently complex problems in their own homes, community hospital or residential/nursing home/intermediate care beds.
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 therapy support staff and assistants, Band 5 therapists and students.
To participate in research and audit as requested by the therapy team lead/clinical leads.
To be responsible for the clinical education and practice of Pre Registration Physiotherapy Students 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/
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 working in a NHS multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a community setting
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Ability to 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.
- IT skills relevant to NHS working and electronic patient records
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy.
- Proven ability to manage a case load effectively
Desirable
- Understanding of systems approach to heath care and NHS systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
- Ability to meet the physical/ psychological requirements of the post
- Ability to perform moderate to intense physical effort for short periods throughout the working day
- Ability to adapt to change and work within an evolving service
Desirable
- Previous experience of service developments and improvements
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
South Cumbria Community and Therapy Team - Furness Team
2-6 Fairfield Lane
Barrow In Furness
LA13 9AH