Would you like to be part of a dynamic team delivering high quality Bladder and Bowel care?

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 country’s 7th most inclusive employer, has to offer. We are a multi-disciplinary team who would welcome you to join us.

We are looking for a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Bladder and Bowel specialist service based in Heysham, North Lancashire.  You will support the delivery of high quality care to patients in a variety of clinical settings for example (clinic, patients own homes and care homes).   Providing specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for a range of frequently complex conditions related to bladder and bowel care and continence for adult male and female patients on their caseload.

What will we offer you?

• A supportive team environment which values the input of the team
• A structured two-way appraisal process to support your ongoing development
• In-house recognition schemes
• A focus on employee involvement where your contribution is valued
• Encouragement for your professional development
• A relocation package for prospective applicants living more than 60 miles away
• Opportunity to be part of our transformational programme of combining acute and community services
• Excellent location of our sites near the Lake District to support a healthy worklife balance

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is looking to attract high quality Theatre Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners. The Westmorland Theatres in Kendal are being upgraded and expanding, at present there are five theatres. The specialities include orthopaedics, urology, ophthalmology, general, breast surgery and maxillofacial.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District. We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal), Ulverston Community Health Centre and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe). By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.

We have Theatres on all 3 main sites; Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness and can offer suitable candidates an investment in professional development opportunities.

Our Theatre services are currently commencing a program in conjunction with the AfPP to train staff in Human Factors and achieve AfPP quality type mark.

Anyone newly appointed to the Trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Do you want to work for a Trust which

• values inclusivity?
• invests in you with on-going in-service training, development and supervision from expertly trained physiotherapists?
• 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust, the country’s 7^th most inclusive employer, has to offer. We are a multi-disciplinary team who would welcome you to join us.

We are looking for an Assistant Practitioner to join our Community Physiotherapy Team based in Barrow-in-Furness, South Cumbria. You will support the delivery of high quality care to patients in a community setting including community hospital ward. Therefore you must have the ability to work and travel to various sites across the Trust independent of public transport.

The service works closely with the Integrated Care Communities, local GP’s, Adult Social Care and hospital discharge teams for example. 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:

• have completed Assistant practitioner course or have relevant experience
• demonstrate your ability to work independently when necessary
• Have a friendly and flexible attitude, which is patient focused and dedicated to quality care

What will we offer you?

• A supportive team environment which values the input of the team
• A structured two-way appraisal process to support your ongoing development
• In-house recognition schemes
• A focus on employee involvement where your contribution is valued
• Encouragement for your professional development
• A relocation package for prospective applicants living more than 60 miles away
• Opportunity to be part of our transformational programme of combining acute and community services
• Excellent location of our sites near the Lake District to support a healthy worklife balance

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give new team members an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

About the role…

We are delighted to offer the opportunity of joining our Physiotherapy Team at Furness General Hospital as a Specialist Physiotherapist. 

You will have opportunities to work in a range of clinical areas including Medical, Rehabilitation & Stroke, Surgical & ICU, Trauma & Orthopaedic caseloads. In addition you will become part of the weekend and on-call rota with training provided to meet the competencies required for the role.

You will work with a dedicated and motivated team of Physiotherapists and you will be supported by a team of Advanced Physiotherapists across Morecambe Bay, providing opportunities for you to continue to develop your specialist knowledge and skills. You will also provide support to team members including Physiotherapists and students. Our primary focus is to deliver high quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced based and sustainable for the future in an ever changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic and varied environment and to be involved in service development. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and provide a comprehensive induction package, regular supervision and in-service training. If you’re looking for an opportunity to continue to develop your skills and to join an established multi-disciplinary team then this could be the role for you.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

About the Trust…

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Southern Lake District. It provides a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. UHMBT is one of the largest employers in the area, with approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites. What can the geographic location of UHMB offer you… The Lake District, also known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North West England. It is famous for its lakes, forests, mountains and fells. The Lake District is home to a great variety of wildlife. The lakes and mountains combine to form impressive scenery, so if you are a hiker, mountain biker, fell walker or just enjoy being in the great outdoors then this is the place for you. You won’t just reap the professional rewards working for UHMBT. Based on the edge of the Lake District, we really do have it all – sensational views, educational opportunities for all ages, affordable housing, and easy access by road and rail to Manchester, Liverpool and beyond. Dedicated to Better Care Together The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust wants to provide sustainable high quality services that fit with the Better Care Together integrated model of care – high quality specialist hospital services wrapping around community based teams to deliver responsive specialist expertise within both acute hospital and community settings and helping to keep people well and to manage their long term conditions closer to home. Plans have been approved to make some bold transformational steps to start to make the changes needed to deliver this vision.

*Trainee Mammographers welcome to apply*

We are looking for an enthusiastic Mammographer to join our team. We will accept applications from trained mammographers or applications from Radiographers willing to train in Mammography and take on the PG Cert in Mammography.

The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service invites around 125,000 women every three years for screening. The service has two mobile units, as well as three static sites at:

– Royal Lancaster Infirmary

– Westmorland General Hospital

– Furness General Hospital

Whilst the role would be based at Furness General Hospital, there would be a requirement to work cross-bay to meet the needs of the service.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment

Due to the current national guidance on Health Promotion within Breast Screening, this opportunity is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the Equality Act 2010 (and an equality impact assessment has been completed).

Dietitian

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team. The post would ideally be suited to a newly or recently qualified dietitian wishing to expand their dietetic skills and knowledge or a HCPC registered dietitian wishing to return to practice.

Applications from students will be considered

You will work as part of a small team, with the support of experienced dietitians. The post covers a range of inpatient work including medical, surgical, orthopaedics, oncology and stroke management as well as outpatient clinics. As such you will gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas such as nutrition support, enteral feeding, gastroenterology and weight management. Opportunities to gain experience in dietetic specialist areas will be supported where appropriate.

The department is approved for training both ‘B’ and ‘C’ placement dietetic students. We have excellent IT facilities and are committed to personal development and training.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

You should be HCPC registered dietitians.

The post will be based at Furness General Hospital, but may require travel to other sites within South Cumbria.

First Step is the IAPT service for the whole of Cumbria and covers a number of towns and cities in addition to the Lake District, Eden Valley and parts of the Yorkshire Dales. First Step is an exciting and dynamic service within which to work and is popular with both Cumbrian GPs and also the wider …