Job summary
- Main area
- Community
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term until end of March 2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 331-C17060525
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 2 Fairfield Lane
- Town
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Physiotherapist - Community and Intermediate Care - UK
NHS AfC: Band 6
''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.
Would you like to live and work in close proximity to the Lake District National Park and World Heritage sites?
Are you a band 5 Physiotherapist looking for your next career opportunity? Or an experienced band 6 looking to progress your career in in an Intermediate Care and Community Rehab setting?
The Community Therapy Team South Cumbria are seeking to recruit a motivated, proactive and adaptable physiotherapist, as we continue to develop the services we offer for the residents and community in Westmorland and Furness.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join the South Cumbria Community Therapy Team, primarily based at Parkview Gardens Intermediate Care Unit (in Barrow in Furness) with the opportunity to also work in the community/peoples own homes.
We are a supportive and welcoming team and you will be actively supported by our clinical leads in this role.
Service hours : Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:30 and Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00 on roster
Secondment opportunity considered with current line managers approval.
Main duties of the job
To work as an individual within the community physiotherapy team undertaking specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with frequently complex problems in their own homes, community hospital or residential/nursing home.
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 physiotherapy support staff and assistants, Band 5 physiotherapists and students.
To participate in research and audit as requested by the physiotherapy manager.
To be responsible for the clinical education and practice of Physiotherapy Undergraduates accepted on clinical placement.
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 qulification
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Comprehensive 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 of working within a team.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a community setting
- Experience in NHS or UK Social Care setting
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability gained in previous roles
- 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/understanding of patient activation
- IT skills relevant to post (EPR/Microsoft systems)
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy.
- Ability to travel independently in a community setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience working with people who have dementia/cognitive impairment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Donna Malcolm
- Job title
- Community Therapy Team Leads
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07816250989
- Additional information
07977 368587 (Donna Malcolm) or 07816250989 (Lorna Brown)
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