Community Physiotherapist

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the UK seeks a Physiotherapist for the North Lancashire Community Therapy Team. The role involves performing assessments and treatments for patients in community settings, collaborating closely with various health professionals. Applicants should have an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy, be HCPC registered and have experience working within the NHS. Flexible working patterns are available, and competitive salary in the range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate specialist clinical education.
• Experience with elderly rehabilitation and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Supervise and teach physiotherapy students and staff.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment skills

Teaching and supervision

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Honours Degree in Physiotherapy

Health and Care Professions Council registration

Job description

Job Summary

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, and values and invests in you? If this sounds like you, why not come and see what UHMBT, the UK's most inclusive employer, has to offer. We are a multi‑disciplinary team who would welcome you to join us.

Role

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.

Main Duties

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 postgraduate specialist clinical education.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (desirable).
• Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in core physiotherapy competencies (elderly care, musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedics and cardio‑respiratory care).
• Experience working in the UK NHS and effectively within a team.
• Awareness of elderly rehabilitation.
• Previous experience working in the community setting (desirable).
• Evidence of effective written communication skills in English.
• Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to liaise effectively with the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills and ability to travel around the North Lancashire area by public transport.
• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions based upon that information.

Contract & Salary

Band 6, Permanent. £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata.

Working Pattern

Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working.

Location

Moor Lane Mills, Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QD.

Employer

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.