An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Community based MSK Out-patient team. The post involves assessment and treatment of a mixed caseload, predominantly GP referral. 

The post offers experience working at Abbey Road Clinic Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton Clinic, Millom Community Hospital where you will gain experience in running MSK education classes and rehabilitation groups alongside experienced staff. Therefore you must have the ability to work and travel to various sites within the Furness Locality. The team will be moving in to a new purpose built Health Centre in Barrow and Millom, having fully equipped clinical areas and gym facilities and opportunity to work closely with GPs and other health staff.

We are looking for:

• A Physiotherapist who has completed a range of core rotations within the NHS as a junior physiotherapist,   including   experience in musculoskeletal out-patients and who is keen to develop their clinical skills further.
• A motivated individual who can demonstrate evidence of their own professional development.
• A Team player who can also work independently when necessary.
• A friendly and flexible attitude, that is patient focused and dedicated to quality care. 

The Physiotherapy Service has a well-developed appraisal system, regular in-service training programme; access to regular clinical supervision provided by senior staff trained in Orthopaedic Medicine and Injection Therapy 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.

Furness is a very popular area on the coast and very close to the Lake District National Park which offers a wide range of outdoor activities. The area has miles of wild and diverse coastline to explore with views of Morecambe Bay and of the nearby Lakeland fells.

Barrow-in-Furness is one of the biggest towns in Cumbria, Submarine building and Pharmaceuticals are major employers in the area. The surrounding area is popular with tourism and is a lovely place to bring up a family. The nearby historic market town of Ulverston is popular for its festivals and Kendal and the motorway are only 45-50 minutes away.

Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.

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 operates on three main sites situated at Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness and has approximately 1,200 beds with a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.

Westmorland General Hospital is a busy elective hospital situated on the edge of the Lake District with easy access to a host of countryside activities including walking; climbing etc.

We are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer to join our friendly team.

The full time post is 37.5 hours to be worked over a week. You will also be expected to participate in the shift/on call rota, which includes evening and weekend duties and on-call from home.

Part time applicants will be considered.

The department has two general X-ray rooms, a fluoroscopy room and two ultrasound rooms. There is a 24 hr minor injuries unit on site, outpatients, elective surgical and medical wards and the hospital performs a range of elective theatre requiring a mobile image intensifier.

There is also a Cardiac Catheter Lab which some radiographers rotate through.

If you are interested in pursuing your career in a friendly and progressive department within easy reach of the Lake District please telephone for further information or to arrange an informal visit.

Applications from final year students welcome.

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.

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

You will work within the MSK team but will have opportunities to develop specialist skills in other areas. Your main base and caseload will be in the out-patient department at Westmorland General Hospital. 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. There will also be the opportunity to assist with support for in-patient ward services, this includes elective Orthopaedics, Day Case Surgery, and Rehabilitation. 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 regular supervision and in-service training. If you’re looking for an opportunity to continue to develop your skills in MSK and to join an established multi-disciplinary team delivering specialist MSK services in both a secondary and primary care setting, then this could be the role for you. Requirements:-

• A Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists • Relevant experience working in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting • Registration with HCPC as a Physiotherapist • Ability to work independently and travel across Morecambe Bay to provide patient care or attend departmental meetings / training In addition to a comprehensive induction package we offer Team support, staff supervision and in-service training opportunities 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.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Sheelagh Conlin/Sue Willis, Physiotherapy Team Manager Tel: 01539 795318

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Community Physiotherapy Team would like to recruit a well-motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our team based at Westmorland General Hospital Langdale Unit and Community Physiotherapy Service.

You will work alongside a team of experienced Community Physiotherapists to deliver high quality care to patients on the Langdale Unit. You will also support the Community physiotherapy team in delivery of care to community dwelling residents.

The roles and responsibilities will include delegated therapeutic patient interventions and administrative support to the service.

We work as a multi-disciplinary team and you will have the opportunity to contribute to service improvement and helping to develop and improve our pathways of care for our patients.

As a Trust 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.

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.

The Post will be available to commence on 1^st July 2019

Due to staff promotion, we are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our team. If you’re the type of health professional who truly has the patient at the heart of everything you do and you want to work in a Trust that shares your values and is going places, then this might just be the perfect role for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Physiotherapist, who is keen to develop quality services and best practice in Pain Management working closely with the multidisciplinary team. We would welcome applicants with innovative and creative ideas, who will support the development of this service.  You will provide clinical leadership in Pain Management Physiotherapy in an outpatient setting across the Royal Lancaster Infirmary & Queen Victoria Centre with responsibility for the planning, delivery and evaluation of the service provided on a day-to-day basis.

Ideally we require a Physiotherapist with experience in the management of chronic pain conditions, multidisciplinary working and have broad MSK experience. However, if you have an interest in chronic pain conditions and have a good MSK background, we would be happy to support your development in the role. Ideally, candidates should have an interest in and some knowledge of ‘Cognitive Behavioural Treatment’ and ‘Acceptance and Commitment Therapy’ approaches in reference to chronic pain conditions. Candidates should also have outpatient experience assessing and triaging complex pain patients and delivering appropriate evidence based treatment.

We are happy to consider applications from physiotherapists who wish to develop in to the role. Training will be supported by study leave and course funding for key modules related to pain management.

The role will also include supporting the Team Managers in the management, organisation and development of Physiotherapy services. We operate flexible working and we are happy to discuss options for working the 18.75 hours.

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust (UHMBT) wants to provide sustainable high quality medical 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. We work as a multi-disciplinary team and you will have the opportunity to contribute to service improvement, helping to develop and improve our pathways of care for our patients.

As a Trust we actively support you to develop your knowledge and skills via our Annual Development Review programme and you will have the opportunity work with a team of experienced Specialist and Advanced Physiotherapists. We offer a clinical in-service training programme and Band 5 Physiotherapy Peer Support group.

The Trust is rated as “Good” by the Care Quality Commission and as “Outstanding” for caring which puts us amongst the top rated Trusts in the country. We welcome applications from experienced physiotherapists who are motivated to maintain and develop these standards of care.

In addition to UHMBT being a Trust that is striving for excellence, the geographic location of the Trust has an amazing amount to offer. 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.

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.