The Physiotherapy Service has a well-developed appraisal system, regular in-service training, monthly clinical supervision and actively encourages continuing professional development.

You will be expected to be involved in the supervision and teaching of physiotherapy students and other staff within the service.

The RLI is on the doorstep to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, the Trust is set in some of the most remarkable surroundings in the UK, facilitating an abundance of outdoor activities. There are many OFSTED “Good” and “Outstanding” state primary schools which feed into excellent secondary schools. There are Boys and Girls grammar schools which consistently rank in the top 5 in the North West as well as Lancaster University, ranked the best in the North West and 8th in the Country. The M6 and rail network provide easy access to Manchester and other city centres.

The successful applicant 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.

This is a busy department which carries out of full range of investigations, including A/E, Out patients, In patient investigations, theatre work, fluoroscopy, interventional, MR, CT, U/S and Radionuclide Imaging.

You will undertake a wide range of imaging work including A&E, General Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Dental Radiography and a variety of Theatre procedures. This provides an ideal opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly and supportive environment.

There will be some experience of working with nursing and care homes and patients in their own homes available.

Flexible working to support Dietetic service delivery using basic Dietetic core knowledge and skills is encouraged. Opportunities for extending your skills across other clinical areas will be supported where appropriate

You will use your knowledge and skills to support the learning and development of MDT colleagues and contribute towards updating protocols and resources. You will be encouraged to develop your skills as a Clinical Educator supporting, with others, undergraduate Dietetic students. We are approved trainers for Placement 2 & 3 (previously B and C placements).

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.

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).

You will have knowledge and experience in the assessment and treatment of patients and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients’ experiences. Graduate experience in an acute hospital setting is desirable.

You will join a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapy staff.

In addition to a comprehensive induction package, you will be subject to the completion of satisfactory 6 month probationary period with support from experienced Occupational Therapists. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

To provide routine occupational therapy interventions in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, the demands of her/his occupations in the areas of self care, productivity and leisure and the demands of the environment. (adapted …