Do you want to work for a Trust which values inclusivity? It invests in you with ongoing in-service training, development and supervision from expertly trained clinical specialists. We are at the start of a transformational journey where collaboration between sector partners is core business, and we value and invest in YOU.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Community Musculoskeletal Service as a 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. This is an exciting development in the transformation of musculoskeletal services in the Morecambe Bay area. You will work closely with GP colleagues, the 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
* In‑house recognition schemes
* A focus on employee involvement where your contribution is valued
* Encouragement for your professional development
* Opportunity to be part of our transformational programme of a fully integrated musculoskeletal service
* Supported by a team of FCPs, 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. All three hospitals provide a range of planned care, including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery, along with a range of local outreach services and diagnostics from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to equal opportunities and aim to be effortlessly inclusive.
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 (formerly CRB), a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and an additional £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, giving you the opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre‑Onboarding, specifically to support you from the moment you are appointed through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site offers lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role, including what to expect from the recruitment clearance process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid, and information on a number of our services such as 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.
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