Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist East Network

The Physiotherapy Teams at NCIC are recruiting Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapists for Carlisle and the East Cumbria network. Are you graduating this year and want to work in Cumbria? Have you already been working and would like to live and work in a beautiful part of the UK? We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking physiotherapists (permanent and fixed term) to join our team in the Carlisle, Brampton and Eden area who will help provide exceptional clinical care and develop dynamic clinicians who bring innovation to our ever developing service.

As a team we provide ongoing opportunities through preceptorship, in-service training programmes; clinical supervision; management supervision and other training opportunities (formal and informal). All staff are expected to actively participate in their own development and that of others. We will encourage and facilitate involvement in service development, including research. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

The rotational scheme consists of 4 monthly rotations covering a wide range of specialties including musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, respiratory, elderly care, community rehabilitation, paediatrics, medical, critical care, acute stroke and neuro-rehabilitation. The rotations cross acute, community and outpatient settings, giving broad experience and opportunities. Clinical supervision and continuing professional development are actively encouraged and you will be expected to take part in our in-service training program and respiratory on-call service.

At NCIC we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare with a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working to be the greenest region in England by 2030 and all staff are expected to support sustainability.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

• Provide rotational physiotherapy across a wide range of specialties including musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, respiratory, elderly care, community rehabilitation, paediatrics, medical, critical care, acute stroke and neuro-rehabilitation.
• Engage in preceptorship, in-service training, clinical supervision and CPD; participate actively in service development and research as appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication and teamwork, supporting both independent work and collaborative practice.
• Contribute to an on-going respiratory on-call service where applicable.

• Enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking physiotherapist with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and any visa sponsorship considerations as outlined (see below).
• Willingness to participate in preceptorship, supervision and professional development activities.

• Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
• Standard DBS checks or Disclosure and Barring Service as required; costs may be deducted from salary as applicable.
• Standard and Enhanced DBS checks with associated costs breakdown (If applicable) will be deducted from salary over a period or as a one-off payment.
• NCIC offers a range of benefits including 27 days holiday rising to 33 after 10 years, flexible working, NHS discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and an NHS pension scheme; Vivup is available for counselling support.
• Eligibility for Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant guarantees an interview if essential criteria are met.

Certificate of Sponsorship Please note changes to UK immigration policy; applicants should check eligibility for sponsorship and visa requirements before applying. Those who do not meet eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Important Information Please ensure you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient responses are received this post may close earlier than the closing date; apply promptly to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to log in to Trac to select an interview time (usually within 2 weeks of the closing date).

Relocation and additional information may be subject to policy.

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