Main area: Pelvic Health
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including additional weekends and on-call)
Job ref: 331-B12311224
Site: FGH
Town: Barrow
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/01/2025 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 welcomes and encourages 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
There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, advanced physiotherapist with experience in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy to join our team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. The post will be based at Furness General Hospital and working closely with the X-bay team. The post holder will manage a caseload covering Obstetrics, Gynaecology inpatients, and outpatients with inpatient Breast Care provision. The team works closely with the urogynaecology MDT, consultants, midwives, and GPs. The post holder will support the development of Pelvic Health physiotherapy colleagues in the cross bay team. Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for sharing the leadership of the Pelvic Health team, implementing service development in line with current evidence and standards, and delivering training for physiotherapists, students, and the wider MDT. The role will include staff management and service management responsibilities such as completing probation reports, managing absence, and completing annual appraisals. Duties will include clinical leadership of the service from FGH and throughout the cross bay Pelvic Health Team, leading on service development, and delivering in-service training to further develop skills within the specialty. The successful applicant will be an effective team player, have the ability to use their initiative, and communicate with empathy. They will embrace innovation and integrated working and be committed to following the best practice to ensure patient-centered care. Previous managerial experience is desirable with the ability to demonstrate a commitment to clinical leadership. You will be expected to be an unsupervised member of the respiratory on-call rota, providing evening and public holiday cover, to be discussed as dependent on experience and skill. You will be part of the wider Therapy leadership team with opportunities to take on additional leadership managerial responsibilities. 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 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. 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 by visiting our website
here . Due to the interview format, the successful applicant will be required to attend the assessment centre for a face-to-face interview. Person specification
Qualifications
Health Professions Council Registered Physiotherapist Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health & Care Professions Council Evidence of relevant post-graduate specialist courses/training to Masters module level or equivalent in Specialty Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Membership of a relevant Clinical Interest group Skills
Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations, and take decisions upon that information Must demonstrate knowledge of team/group dynamics and understand the role of a Team Lead/Advanced Physiotherapist within a team To have knowledge of audit tools and experience of audit To have a clear understanding of the role of an Advanced Physiotherapist in the approach of their professional duties in an acute hospital A clear understanding of legal responsibilities including safeguarding and professional standards Must be willing and able to travel in and around the Morecambe Bay Area Experience
Comprehensive experience in Women's Health Physiotherapy at specialist level or above Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings Evidence of working within an MDT within secondary care Evidence of providing clinical and team leadership Experience of weekend and respiratory on-call duties The Behavioural Standards Framework Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do. PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL. 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 (formally 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. 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 at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid, etc. To access click on this link
here . 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.
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There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, advanced physiotherapist with experience in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy to join our team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. The post will be based at Furness General Hospital and working closely with the X-bay team. The post holder will manage a caseload covering Obstetrics, Gynaecology inpatients, and outpatients with inpatient Breast Care provision. The team works closely with the urogynaecology MDT, consultants, midwives, and GPs. The post holder will support the development of Pelvic Health physiotherapy colleagues in the cross bay team. Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for sharing the leadership of the Pelvic Health team, implementing service development in line with current evidence and standards, and delivering training for physiotherapists, students, and the wider MDT. The role will include staff management and service management responsibilities such as completing probation reports, managing absence, and completing annual appraisals. Duties will include clinical leadership of the service from FGH and throughout the cross bay Pelvic Health Team, leading on service development, and delivering in-service training to further develop skills within the specialty. The successful applicant will be an effective team player, have the ability to use their initiative, and communicate with empathy. They will embrace innovation and integrated working and be committed to following the best practice to ensure patient-centered care. Previous managerial experience is desirable with the ability to demonstrate a commitment to clinical leadership. You will be expected to be an unsupervised member of the respiratory on-call rota, providing evening and public holiday cover, to be discussed as dependent on experience and skill. You will be part of the wider Therapy leadership team with opportunities to take on additional leadership managerial responsibilities. 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 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. 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 by visiting our website
here . Due to the interview format, the successful applicant will be required to attend the assessment centre for a face-to-face interview. Person specification
Qualifications
Health Professions Council Registered Physiotherapist Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health & Care Professions Council Evidence of relevant post-graduate specialist courses/training to Masters module level or equivalent in Specialty Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Membership of a relevant Clinical Interest group Skills
Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations, and take decisions upon that information Must demonstrate knowledge of team/group dynamics and understand the role of a Team Lead/Advanced Physiotherapist within a team To have knowledge of audit tools and experience of audit To have a clear understanding of the role of an Advanced Physiotherapist in the approach of their professional duties in an acute hospital A clear understanding of legal responsibilities including safeguarding and professional standards Must be willing and able to travel in and around the Morecambe Bay Area Experience
Comprehensive experience in Women's Health Physiotherapy at specialist level or above Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings Evidence of working within an MDT within secondary care Evidence of providing clinical and team leadership Experience of weekend and respiratory on-call duties The Behavioural Standards Framework Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do. PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL. 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 (formally 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. 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 at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid, etc. To access click on this link
here . 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.
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