Community Physiotherapist

at  University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Do you want to work for a Trust which
values inclusivity?
invests in you with ongoing in-service training, development and supervision from expertly trained clinical specialists?
is at the start of a transformational journey where collaboration between sector partners is core business?
values and invests in YOU?
If this sounds like you, why not come and see what UHMBT, the countries most inclusive employer, has to offer. We are a multi-disciplinary team who would welcome you to join us.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join the North Lancashire Community Therapy Team, based from the community offices at Lancaster.
The service works closely with the Integrated Care Communities, local GP’s, Adult Social Care, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and hospital discharge teams. The service supports people with a wide variety of conditions including elderly care, frailty and falls, orthopaedics and long-term condition management.

WORKING TOGETHER TO DELIVER CARE TO PATIENTS YOU WILL NEED TO:

work as an individual within the community therapy team undertaking specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with frequently complex problems in their own homes, residential care homes or our 23-bed residential rehabilitation unit.
have completed a range of core rotations within the NHS as a physiotherapist with a desire to develop your clinical skills further
demonstrate and evidence your own professional development
demonstrate your ability to work independently when necessary
have a friendly and flexible attitude, which is patient focused and dedicated to quality care
use your expertise to supervise and teach physiotherapy students and other staff within the service
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 healthcare 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.
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

Please refer the Job description for details