Job overview
B6 Specialist Community Physiotherapist - 37.5 hours permanent
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 part 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 Integrated North Lancashire Community Therapy & Rehabilitation Team, currently based from the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
The service works closely with in-patient therapy teams, hospital discharge teams, Integrated Care Communities, local GP's, Adult Social Care and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. The service supports people with a wide variety of conditions including elderly care, frailty and falls, orthopaedics and long-term condition management.
Main duties of the job
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 and nursing 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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/
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy - elderly care, musculosketetal, neurology, orthopaedics and cardio-respiratory care
- Experience of working in the UK NHS
- Experience of effective working within a team
- Be able to demonstrate awareness of elderly rehabilitation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the community setting
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective written communication skills in English in a variety of settings
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to motivate patients and other staff
- Basic IT skills
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organizational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
- Demonstrate good time management skills
- Be able to travel around the North Lancashire area as part of work duties independent of public transport.
- Ability to think quickly and independently, assess clinical situations and make decisions from that information within expected capabilities
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist within the team
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This advert is for Community Physiotherapist - Non UK Residents with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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