Job Summary
For any domestic applicants, please apply to our other vacancy which is available for 'UK Residents Only'.
Due to the format of the interview process face to face attendance at the assessment centre is required.
We are looking for a caring, experienced, creative and dynamic physiotherapist to fulfil the role of rotational specialist band 6 physiotherapist at Furness General Hospital.
This role will cover a range of clinical area including: Trauma and Orthopaedics, ICU/Surgery, Elderly care and Frailty, Acute Medicine including acute neuro management, Acute respiratory, and MSK outpatients (consultant referrals).
We have a team of skilled and experienced band 6 physiotherapists who provide peer support with monthly meetings and are included in leadership and development training programmes.
Each of the above areas is lead by an experienced Advanced physiotherapist team leader, with whom the band 6's work closely identifying areas for service development.
Rotations are currently for a period of 8 months with some flexibility for discussion around service and individual development needs.
This post is based at FGH.
This is a patient facing role with the primary responsibility for overseeing the daily clinical provision of physiotherapy within a particular clinical area. This includes the assessment of patients, development of goals and plans, providing the required treatment and contributing to the MDT for discharge planning.
Main duties of the job
The role will include the provision of clinical training and support for other physiotherapists within the team and to take an active part in In-Service Training (IST) and external education in line with Continual Professional Development (CPD) Division Guidelines thus maintaining standards of care in line with evidence based practice. It is also expected that any external training attended will be disseminate to the wider team.
Acute respiratory experience including on-call and weekend working is essential for this role. The individual will be expected to take a full and active part in the overnight on-call and the weekend working rotas and prior experience at Band 5 level or similar is essential.
Communication skills and MDT working experience are essential to facilitate ongoing developments with integrated working.
The individual needs to be able to respond well to difficult situations, have an awareness of safeguarding, be hardworking and have a problem solving approach.
This role will include the supervision and support of junior staff including the completion of inductions, Appraisals and the supervision and training of both junior staff and students.
The individual will be responsible for their own clinical record keeping, utilising electronic patient records, in accordance with Trust, Division, Health and Care Professions Council and Chartered Society of Physiotherapists standards.
About Us
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 healthcare 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.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
UHMB
Job locations
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4LF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Due to the format of the interview process physical attendance at the assessment centre is required. There will not be an option for a teams remote interview.
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
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Due to the format of the interview process physical attendance at the assessment centre is required. There will not be an option for a teams remote interview.
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
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist.
Honors 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 or Equivalent
Essential
Experience
To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development
To demonstrate experience of team leadership
Evidence of involvement in service development
Respiratory and on-call experience within an acute service.
Experience of working within a team
Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: Musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care
Desirable
To demonstrate experience of patient management including prioritisation, assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
Person Specification
Essential
To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development
To demonstrate experience of team leadership
Evidence of involvement in service development
Respiratory and on-call experience within an acute service.
Experience of working within a team
Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: Musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care
Desirable
To demonstrate experience of patient management including prioritisation, assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4LF
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4LF
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