Job summary
We are seeking highly motivated, committed and experienced Senior Physiotherapist's to support the delivery of our service across South Cumbria.
The role will cover across South Cumbria, with bases available in Furness and Westmorland General Hospitals.
You will have the unique opportunity to influence change as we continue to develop our admission avoidance services inclusive of 2 hour urgent community response, virtual ward and rapid response.
Our speciality is admission avoidance of which therapy is a key component of the service delivery. Our aim is to support and treat acutely unwell patients in the community, with a range of escalated health and social care needs. Rapid Response's aims are preventing hospital admission and support early discharge from hospital through a Multi disciplinary approach.
The urgent community 2 hour response target and virtual wards are very much part of our service specification and builds on the visions outlined in the NHS Long Term plan. Our virtual ward beds are currently made up of Acute Medical, Respiratory and Frailty with our ultimate ambition being a generalist model.
Our team is a multidisciplinary team who provide who collectively integrate skills and share knowledge which includes performing non traditional roles and some cross boundary working. In addition to this we work closely with Primary Care, Community Teams, the Urgent Community Response Hub, District Nurses and many more.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Band 6 Therapist you will:
Deliver high-quality urgent care
Have strong clinical decision -making skills
With your expertise and skill, strengthen the care plans delivered from your senior triage and assessments
As part of a multidisciplinary team assess and treat conditions within the patient's own home.
Plan and implement person centre care especially focussing on frailty syndromes and Respiratory conditions, including chest physio.
Help to improve outcomes for patients as well as the patient experience both within the service and wider organisation
Work collectively to improve system working across acute, community and social care settings
Share your knowledge and skill
Utilise best practice
be able to work autonomously
Delegate work
be open and engaging for some cross boundary working ( training and competency assessment will be offered)
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for your own role and the different roles within the team and how they work in collaboration.
Undertake timely assessments.
Ensure assessments are of a high standard, with planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans accordingly.
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 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.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
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, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
UHMB
Job locations
South lakes rapid response
langdale unit, level 4
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton road, Kendal
LA9 7RG
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
Essential
* Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health and Care Professions Council
* State registration with Health and Care Professionals Council HCPC
* Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education
Desirable
* Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Post graduate training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent.
* Accredited Practice Placement Educator's qualification (or willingness to attain within 2 years)
Experience
Essential
* Relevant post registration experience as a physiotherapist to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
* Comprehensive rotational experience as a therapist in the core competencies within Physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care
* Experience of working within a team
* Experience as an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable
* Experience of research or audit.
* Experience of working as a Therapist of your profession within the community setting such as admission avoidance or rehabilitation
* Experience of working with frail patients, and knowledge of frailty tools and frailty pathways.
* Experience of working with patients with Respiratory Conditions / Chest Physiotherapy
* Experience as a supervisor of Basic OT/physio and/or OT/physio support staff and/or OT/physio students
* Experience of assessment and prescription of aids and minor adaptations.
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
Essential
* Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health and Care Professions Council
* State registration with Health and Care Professionals Council HCPC
* Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education
Desirable
* Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Post graduate training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent.
* Accredited Practice Placement Educator's qualification (or willingness to attain within 2 years)
Experience
Essential
* Relevant post registration experience as a physiotherapist to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
* Comprehensive rotational experience as a therapist in the core competencies within Physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care
* Experience of working within a team
* Experience as an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable
* Experience of research or audit.
* Experience of working as a Therapist of your profession within the community setting such as admission avoidance or rehabilitation
* Experience of working with frail patients, and knowledge of frailty tools and frailty pathways.
* Experience of working with patients with Respiratory Conditions / Chest Physiotherapy
* Experience as a supervisor of Basic OT/physio and/or OT/physio support staff and/or OT/physio students
* Experience of assessment and prescription of aids and minor adaptations.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
South lakes rapid response
langdale unit, level 4
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton road, Kendal
LA9 7RG
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
South lakes rapid response
langdale unit, level 4
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton road, Kendal
LA9 7RG
Employer's website
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