First Contact Physiotherapist

Transformation Unit; Morecambe; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a First Contact Physiotherapist (Band 7) to join the Community Musculoskeletal Service at the Heysham site. You will work with GP colleagues, MSK physiotherapy teams and the iMSK triage service to assess patients who self-refer to GP practice physiotherapy.

Travel to multiple sites across the Trust may be required; the role offers development opportunities and involvement in a transformative musculoskeletal service.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or PGD Physiotherapy required.
• HCPC registration with current registration.
• Postgrad clinical course in a specialist area desirable.
• MSc or MSc pathway or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients via the First Contact Physiotherapist model within the Community Musculoskeletal Service.
• Collaborate with GP colleagues, MSK team and iMSK triage service.
• Travel between Bay Medical Group sites as required.

Skills

Clinical skills

Emergency response

Prioritisation

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

MDT collaboration

Education

BSc (Hons) or PGD Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Postgrad training / specialist experience

MSc or MSc pathway / equivalent

Advanced communication skills

MCSP

Member of relevant SIG

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bay Medical Group - Heysham Town Heysham Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

First Contact Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: Band 7

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

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?

We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Community Musculoskeletal Service to act as First Contact Physiotherapist working with one of our Primary Care Networks. Bay Medical Group operates across Morecambe and Heysham with approximately 53, 000 patients registered.

The successful applicant will be working at the Heysham site, working closely with the practice teams. You must have the ability to work and travel to various sites across the Trust, independent of public transport.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting development in the transformation of musculoskeletal services in the Morecambe Bay area. You will work closely with GP colleagues, community MSK physiotherapy team and the iMSK orthopaedic triage service to assess patients who have self-referred to GP practice-based Physiotherapy services. You must have a flexible approach to innovative practice including interfacing with other services as agreed.

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
• A focus on employee involvement where your contribution is valued
• Opportunity to be part of our transformational programme of a fully integrated Musculoskeletal Service.
• Supported by a team of FCP's, GPs, consultant physiotherapist and access to a wider multidisciplinary network.

Excellent location of our sites near the Lake District to support a healthy work-life balance.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

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

Education and Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or PGD Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post grad training or relevant experience
• Post reg clinical course/qualification in specialist area
• MSc or on a MSc pathway or equivalent relevant experience
• Advanced Communication skills
• MCSP
• Member of relevant SIG

Experience

• Previous relevant experience at B6/7
• Knowledge and experience realted to speciality
• Evidence of clinical competence in speciality
• Evidence of mentoring/developing staff
• Setting and monitoring of standards
• Work as part of MDT
• Evidence of establishing effective communication
• High degree of autonomy with speciality
• Audit
• Research
• Professional self management
• Management and leadership

Skills/ability and knowledge

• Ability to respond to emergency situations
• Demonstrate basic and advanced clinical skills
• Prioritise workload/time management and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Up to date knowledge of current issues in speciality
• Clinical governance
• Current best practice and NHS issues
• Equality/diversity and quality
• Counselling skills
• Diplomacy in sensitive situations
• Interpersonal skills
• Committed to service development
• Ability to travel as required
• Understands Trusts values and behaviours

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

Internal only posts are only open to employees of UHMBT and this does not include employees of OneLSC working in our hospitals.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, there is a charge of £41.00 for Enhanced and £20.00 for Standard & Basic clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 4 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Christopher Elliott Job title Extended Scope Practitioner Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01524 518599

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