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 Furness General Hospital and working closely with the X- bay team. The post holder will manage a caseload covering Obstetrics, Gynaecology inpatients, outpatients with inpatient Breast Care provision. The team work 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.

The Cross bay team includes a further Advanced Physiotherapist and a team of Specialist Physiotherapy colleagues across the sites.

The trust is involved in PPHS NHS improvement programme and is currently a implementer site. An element of your role will include representing the trust in this project.

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 speciality.

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 centredcare.

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 there being opportunities to take on additional leadership managerial responsibilities.

About us

We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Due to the interview format successful applicant will be required to attend the assessment centre for face to face interview

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Membership of a relevant Clinical Interest group

Skills

Essential

• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of team/group dynamics and understand the role of a Team Lead/Advanced Physiotherapist within a team
• To have a 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 safe guarding and professional standards
• Must be willing and able to travel in and around the Morecambe Bay Area

Experience

Essential

• 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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

FGH

Dalton Lane

Barrow

LA14 4LF

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