Rotational Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking to recruit Band 6 physiotherapists to work across inpatient, outpatient and community rotations within our large acute teaching hospitals Foundation trust.
Therapists are supported by highly skilled Clinical Specialists and Senior Therapists who are committed to delivering excellent patient care and staff development. Please see our Trust AHP Strategy attached.
This role requires the application of clinical knowledge gained from a breadth of experience at Band 5 level. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, time-management and interpersonal skills, and be motivated to work effectively both alone and as part of a team.
Band 6 Physiotherapists undertake 9 month rotations across a number of specialist teams:
1. Acute Neurology
2. Stroke
3. Liverpool Stroke Recovery Partnership
4. Acute Medicine
5. Cardiac Rehab
6. Critical Care
7. A&E
8. Gerontology Outpatients
9. Frailty
10. Musculoskeletal
11. NIV
12. Orthopaedics
13. Major Trauma
14. Spines
15. Respiratory
16. Surgery
17. Weight Management
18. Vascular
We are committed to staff development and training. You will have a named supervisor and the opportunity to attend courses and study days. You will be involved in the supervision and support of more junior staff and have the opportunity to be involved in student education, research and audit.
Therapists are required to work flexibly to meet the needs, supporting a 7 day service; working extended days or late shift; working on-call.
Part time applications will be considered.
Offers of employment may be made for a Band 6 training post under Annex 21 AFC terms and conditions.
Clinical Responsibilities:
1. To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routine and complex patients.
2. To advise, assist and educate staff grade Physiotherapist and student Physiotherapist in the management of routine patients.
3. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health & Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
4. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours Working and Emergency On-Call Rota.
5. Represent Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.
6. Attend relevant ward rounds and clinics, working alongside the Multidisciplinary Team, assessing, advising and treating patients as required.
Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached. #J-18808-Ljbffr