Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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. 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.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 Physiotherapists undertake 9 month rotations across a number of specialist teams. Rotations are within the following areas:
* Stroke
* Liverpool Stroke Recovery Partnership
* Acute Medicine
* Critical Care
* A&E
* Gerontology Outpatients
* Frailty
* Musculoskeletal
* NIV
* Orthopaedics
* Spines
* Respiratory
* Surgery
* Weight Management
* 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 shifts; working on-call.
Part time applications will be considered.
Job 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
* HCPC registration
Experience
* Significant post-registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad range of clinical experience to include musculoskeletal / medical / respiratory conditions
* Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK
* Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Evidence of a contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Knowledge
* Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice
* Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection
* Working knowledge of current NHS issues
* Evidence of self-directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD
Skills
* Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
* Evidence of time management and organisational skills
* Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
* Demonstrates an ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and delegate tasks
* Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
Other
* Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary
* Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team
* Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
* Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
* Demonstrates a genuine interest in medical / surgical specialties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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