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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Lancaster

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  • You should be a motivated individual, possibly newly qualified, ready for a rotational, patient-facing role across multiple locations, eager to develop skills and support clinical education.
  • You will provide clinical care for various patient caseloads, support discharge, engage in service improvement, and develop skills through training and mentoring of students and staff.

Requirements

  • - Highly motivated and ambitious individuals
  • - Rotational role working at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Queen Victoria Centre, and Moor Lane Mills
  • - Work as a bank Band 5 Physiotherapist across various clinical areas
  • - Support from experienced Specialist and Advanced Physiotherapists
  • - Opportunity to support on-call and weekend service at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
  • - Clinical, patient-facing role supporting discharge and patient flow
  • - Contribute to service improvement and pathway development
  • - Support to develop knowledge and skills through Annual Development Review program
  • - Opportunity to contribute to clinical education of students
  • - Develop leadership skills working with technical instructor staff
  • - Newly qualified physiotherapists awaiting HCPC welcome to apply
  • - Attendance at assessment centre in person required
  • - Operate from Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital, and community health care premises
  • - Range of services provided at all three main hospitals
  • - Contact information for further details/informal visits: Elizabeth Law, Natalie Ayres.

Responsibilities

  • - Working as a bank Band 5 Physiotherapist you will have the opportunity work across a variety of clinical areas across inpatients and outpatients. These areas include orthopaedics, medicine, stroke, elderly rehab, Surgery, MSK outpatients and supported discharge and general community team.
  • - 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.
  • - 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.
  • - You will have the opportunity to contribute to service improvement, helping to develop and improve our pathways of care for our patients.
  • - 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.
  • - 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.

FAQs

What is the job title being offered?

The job title being offered is Physiotherapist.

What type of role is this position?

This is a rotational role involving work at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Queen Victoria Centre in Morecambe, and Moor Lane Mills.

Are applications welcomed from newly qualified physiotherapists?

Yes, applications from newly qualified physiotherapists who are still awaiting HCPC registration are welcomed.

What clinical areas will the physiotherapist work in?

The physiotherapist will work across various clinical areas including orthopaedics, medicine, stroke, elderly rehab, surgery, MSK outpatients, supported discharge, and the general community team.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the Trust actively supports professional development through an Annual Development Review programme and offers a clinical and managerial in-service training programme.

Is experience required for this role?

While experience is beneficial, the position is open to newly qualified physiotherapists, so not all applicants are required to have prior experience.

Will the role involve working on weekends or on-call services?

Yes, as experience is gained, the physiotherapist will work to support the on-call and weekend service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on a rota basis.

Are there opportunities to contribute to the education of students?

Yes, there will be opportunities to contribute to the clinical education of students within the team.

Is attendance at the assessment center required for interviews?

Yes, attendance at the assessment center in person is required; there will not be a remote option.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits?

You can contact Elizabeth Law, the Inpatient Lead Physiotherapy Team Manager, at elizabeth.law@mbht.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01524516177.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the Morecambe Bay area, including acute, elective, and emergency care. Their ultimate mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of their community. Their purpose is to ensure high-quality treatment and support, promote health and wellness, and continuously enhance patient experiences through excellence in clinical practice and innovation.