First Contact Physiotherapist
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Heysham, LA3 2LEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
19 November 2026
4 days leftJob description
Do you want to work for a Trust which values inclusivity? Invests in you with ongoing in-service training, development and supervision from expertly t...
This is an exciting development in the transformation of musculoskeletal services in the Morecambe Bay area. You will work closely with GP colleagues, 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 FCP's, 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.
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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
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.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or PGD Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post grad training or relevant experience
- Post reg clinical course/qualification in specialist area
- MSc or on a MSc pathway or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable: - Advanced Communication skills; - MCSP; - Member of relevant SIG
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience at B6/7
- Knowledge and experience realted to speciality
- Evidence of clinical competence in speciality
- Evidence of mentoring/developing staff
- Setting and monitoring of standards
- Work as part of MDT
- Evidence of establishing effective communication
- High degree of autonomy with speciality
- Audit
- Research
Desirable: - Professional self management; - Management and leadership; - Change management experience
Skills/ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to respond to emergency situations
- Demonstrate basic and advanced clinical skills
- Prioritise workload/time management and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in speciality
- Clinical governance
- Current best practice and NHS issues
- People management skills
- Competent IT skills
- Equality/diversity and quality
- Clinical decision maker
Desirable: - Counselling skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Diplomacy in sensitive situations
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivation/innovative/flexible
- Committed to service development
- Ability to travel as required
- Understands Trusts values and behaviours
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
5 November 2026
Last checked
9 November 2026
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