Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 331-8328400-UHMB
Closing date: 19 November 2026

Essential Education and Qualifications

• 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 Education and Qualifications

• Advanced Communication skills
• MCSP
• Member of relevant SIG

Essential Experience

• Previous relevant experience at B6/7
• Knowledge and experience related 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 Experience

• Professional self management
• Management and leadership
• Change management experience

Essential Skills, Ability and Knowledge

• 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 Skills, Ability and Knowledge

• Counselling skills

Essential Personal Qualities

• Diplomacy in sensitive situations
• Interpersonal skills
• Self motivation/innovative/flexible
• Committed to service development
• Ability to travel as required
• Understands Trusts values and behaviours

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Bay Medical Group - Heysham, Middleton Way, Heysham, LA3 2LE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

Contact for questions about the job
Extended Scope Practitioner, Christopher Elliott, Christopher.Elliott@mbht.nhs.uk, 01524518599

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.