Physiotherapist - Orthopaedic/Outpatients

Uhmb; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Physiotherapist to join their team at Westmorland General Hospital. The role involves working across orthopaedic inpatients and outpatient settings, offering opportunities for professional development and collaboration with experienced staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to patient care and a relevant degree in Physiotherapy.

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with an Honours Degree.
• Experience in core physiotherapy competencies.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement therapeutic programmes for patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Reassess patient progress and adjust treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Reasoning

Empathy

Education

Honours Degree in Physiotherapy

Health and Care Professions Council registration

Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Job description

Physiotherapist - Orthopaedic/Outpatients

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Physiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This swill involve weekend working) Job ref 331-K17100525

Site Westmorland General Hospital Town Kendal Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/06/2025 23:59

''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

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our team at Westmorland General Hospital. 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, then this might just be the perfect role for you.

Working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist you will rotate across: Orthopaedic inpatients and physiotherapy outpatient settings. The role offers opportunities to work with teams across in-patient, out-patient and community settings. The role will require some weekend working. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills with support from experienced Specialist Physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

To undertake assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementation of individual therapeutic programmes of care from a range of clinical options, with the consent of patients and with the support of the Senior staff, based on sound clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.

To implement an agreed treatment plan in an appropriate manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality. Reassessing patients’ progress and altering treatment plans accordingly.

To refer on to other professions as necessary with the support of the Senior staff,e.g.consultants / socialservices.

To communicate with carers, patients, referrers and other professions to ensure the provision of excellent patient care. This may at times require staff to overcome barriers to understanding (impaired hearing, speech or cognition) and could include the transmission of sensitive information. This requires an empathetic approach to patient care.

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

• Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
• Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care.
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
• To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development
• Experience of working within a team

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within scope of practice.
• To have a clear understanding of the role and duties of a Physiotherapist.
• To demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and expectations.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues.
• To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy

Personal Qualities

• Ability to meet the physical/psychological requirements of the role
• Demonstrate flexible in approach to working patterns

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

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, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard 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 6 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 linkhttps://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.