Company Overview
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have formed a Group arrangement to enhance patient care across the county.
While this does not involve a formal merger of the two organizations, it will bring them together under a unified Board and Executive Leadership Team. The goal is to improve the care provided to patients both in the community and within hospitals throughout Lincolnshire. Each Trust will continue to operate under its own statutory name and maintain its individual legal responsibilities.
Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a Physiotherapist
- Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, including English Language and Mathematics
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD), including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Desirable:
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Participation in a special interest group
Experience
Essential:
- Broad experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist across a variety of NHS clinical areas, including a musculoskeletal (MSK) rotation
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Strong theoretical knowledge of a wide range of conditions, particularly musculoskeletal disorders
- Experience in supervising students or assistants and contributing to their education
- Understanding of CSP guidelines, Trust policies, and legal responsibilities within the role
- Awareness of clinical governance and its impact on service delivery
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and written) with the ability to present information clearly and logically
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational, delegation, and prioritization skills
- Capable of working in a physically and emotionally demanding environment, handling interactions with distressed or challenging individuals
- Demonstrated ability to uphold Trust values, including:
- Patient-Centred Care
- Safety
- Compassion
- Respect
- Excellence
Desirable:
- Experience in audit, research, and quality improvement
- Understanding of community and intermediate care services
- Proficiency in IT systems
- Previous involvement in conducting audits
- Experience in organizing and delivering internal training courses
- Supervision of junior staff members
- Participation in committees, such as safety committees
Specific Requirements
Essential:
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Flexibility and capability to work in a physically and emotionally demanding environment
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Awareness of own and others’ limitations
- A consistent and reliable attendance record
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