Rotational MSK B6 clinicians required for our fast paced, dynamic city centre acute teaching hospitals. MSK experience and clinical knowledge is essential. Rotations are based at our three main hospital sites and off site locations and are predominantly in outpatients.
Full and part time applicants considered.
Our rotations are within the following areas: upper limb, lower limb, spines, general MSK outpatients, inpatient Elective Orthopaedics, limb reconstruction service (inpatient and outpatient). We also offer services in Hydrotherapy.
Our MSK team works within primary, secondary and tertiary clinical pathways. These pathways cover trauma and elective care as well as managing direct GP referrals to Physiotherapy and our MSK assessment service (MCAS). Our clinical teams are well respected and seen as an integral part of clinical care working alongside Orthopaedic Pain and Rheumatology Consultants.
This role requires application of clinical knowledge gained from a breadth of experience across a range of clinical areas. You will be involved in the supervision and support of junior staff, student education, research and audit. Participation in the respiratory on-call service will be discussed at interview and will be dependent on recent experience.
**Annex 21 training positions will also be considered**
Main duties of the job
Applicants need to demonstrate good communication, time-management and interpersonal skills. They must be motivated and able to work efficiently both alone and as part of a team. Flexibility is essential to meet the changing needs of the service, including delivering a 7 day service where required. Staff will need to be able to work in a range of locations across the city and in a range of services on a rotational basis. Rotations are led by staff choice in conjunction with their learning needs whilst maintaining a safe and effective service.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routine and complex patients. To be responsible for the supervision of Physiotherapists, Students and Assistants on a daily basis. To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health & Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care, including patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating. To represent Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service. To contribute to the operational management of the Team, under the supervision of a Team Leader Physiotherapists, which may include deputising for them in their absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
* HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable experience as a Physiotherapist in the NHS or Healthcare Service and awareness of current NHS and trust issues
* Majority of clinical experience in the NHS or the Health Service
* Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
* Working knowledge of current NHS issues
* Evidence of self-directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD
* Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection
Skills
Essential
* Evidence of time management and organisational skills
* Effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
* Ability to problem solve
* Ability to work independently and seek advice when necessary
* Ability to work effectively in a team
* Ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
* Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
* Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and delegate tasks
Desirable
* Computer literate
Other
Essential
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
* Able to articulate reasons for working in this Trust
* Genuine interest in musculoskeletal work
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
LUHFT
Liverpool University Hospitals
Liverpool
L7 8YE
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