Morecambe Bay Medical Group jobs

Do you want to work for a Trust which values inclusivity? Invests in you with ongoing in-service training, development and supervision from expertly trained clinical specialists? Is at the start of a transformational journey where collaboration between sector partners is core business? Values and invests in YOU?

We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Community Musculoskeletal Service to act as 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, 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.

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.

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/