Job summary
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has teams of experienced and highly skilled AHPstaff working in a wide range of acute specialty areas. They are an integral part of the MDT,providing for the acute therapy needs of patients and supporting their safe early transition out ofthe acute Trust.An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiasticPhysiotherapist to join our Acute Medicine & Respiratory Therapy Teams based at the RoyalLiverpool Hospital. Specialities include Gerontology, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, InfectiousDiseases, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Clinical Pharmacology, Renal, Diabetic Medicine,Haematology and Palliative Care. In these settings, physiotherapists have a key role in high levelclinical reasoning, risk identification and problem solving to enable patients to maintain theirindependence, to avoid admission and to support patient discharge at the earliest safe opportunity.
Full time and part time applicants will be considered. Offers of employment may be made for a Band 7 training post under Annex 21 AFC terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
We wish to recruit a highly skilled clinician who has a clear understanding of the developing role ofthe physiotherapist in the acute setting; delivering innovative, responsive services to meet both theneeds of patients and the organisation. This split role requires excellent communication skills andthe ability to work as an effective member of the wider team as well as with other external agencies.
The post holder will have significant experience working with adults with complex presentations, inparticular older people with multiple co-morbidities.This role demands extensive post graduate knowledge and experience, therefore the post holdermust be highly competent in the triage, assessment and management of a wide range of acutemedical & respiratory conditions and presentations.This is a varied and challenging role and as such strong leadership skills are essential, requiringsomeone with initiative, a great team ethic, self-awareness, flexible thinking and problem solvingskills. The successful candidate must be committed and enthusiastic in providing high standardpatient care.The successful candidates must be able to work flexibly to meet service demands over a seven dayservice.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following themerger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the RoyalLiverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcareservices to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospitaland the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a rangeof highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North Westregion and beyond.In its most recent inspection, the Care Quality Commission gave the Trust an overall rating of Good
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for leading a team that provides specialist assessment and treatment formedical patients, ensuring appropriate pathways of care are in place.To co-ordinate a physiotherapy team, working collaboratively with other professionals andagencies, to provide a quality service that meets the needs of patients and their families.To manage, train and supervise Senior II physiotherapists, staff grade physiotherapists, students,therapy assistants, work experience and healthcare cadets under the guidance of ClinicalSpecialists and Therapy Managers.Key responsibilitiesClinicalAs an autonomous practitioner, to undertake assessment of patients, including those withdiverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies, using advanced clinical reasoning skillsand manual assessment techniques to clinically diagnose and implement evidence basedtreatment plansDeliver and evaluate treatment programmes according to health care needs using acomprehensive range of treatment options in a variety of settings.To manage waiting lists and prioritise referrals as appropriate.To advise, support and educate other therapy and nursing staff and student physiotherapists onthe optimal management of clinically complex patients.To take part in the Departmental Emergency On-Call Rota (optional).To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided, implementing and reviewing clinicalstandards relevant to the work undertaken.To work closely with consultants and other members of the rehabilitation teamTo develop a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service and to actively participate in scheduled TeamMeetings as required.To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social CareProfessionals regarding all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who will havedifficulties in understanding and communication.To provide and receive complex information that requires empathy and reassurance,communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.To attend case conferences and ward rounds, working with medical colleagues, discussing andadvising on patient management.To provide information for discharge planning, including that which may be gained fromparticipating in home visits prior to discharge.To respond quickly to urgent situations/referrals by providing rapid assessment and appropriaterecommendations on suitable care provision/management of patients, thereby preventinghospital admission for patients who could be supported at home.To provide advice or information relevant to the delivery of an effective rehabilitation service.Managerial and LeadershipTo assist the Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist with supervision of Senior II, Staff Grade, Studentsand Assistants.To provide the Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist / Therapy Managers with relevant information forthe planning and development of services.To ensure where necessary the provision of cover in times of annual leave/sickness etc.To assist the Therapy Managers in achieving the departmental objectives and promoting an openstyle of management.To participate in the professional development programme of the Physiotherapy Department.
To co-ordinate the medical / surgical teams at an operational level ensuring the efficient runningof the department and effective dissemination of information.To participate in the recruitment and selection of therapy staff under the guidance of TherapyManager.See full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for leading a team that provides specialist assessment and treatment formedical patients, ensuring appropriate pathways of care are in place.To co-ordinate a physiotherapy team, working collaboratively with other professionals andagencies, to provide a quality service that meets the needs of patients and their families.To manage, train and supervise Senior II physiotherapists, staff grade physiotherapists, students,therapy assistants, work experience and healthcare cadets under the guidance of ClinicalSpecialists and Therapy Managers.Key responsibilitiesClinicalAs an autonomous practitioner, to undertake assessment of patients, including those withdiverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies, using advanced clinical reasoning skillsand manual assessment techniques to clinically diagnose and implement evidence basedtreatment plansDeliver and evaluate treatment programmes according to health care needs using acomprehensive range of treatment options in a variety of settings.To manage waiting lists and prioritise referrals as appropriate.To advise, support and educate other therapy and nursing staff and student physiotherapists onthe optimal management of clinically complex patients.To take part in the Departmental Emergency On-Call Rota (optional).To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided, implementing and reviewing clinicalstandards relevant to the work undertaken.To work closely with consultants and other members of the rehabilitation teamTo develop a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service and to actively participate in scheduled TeamMeetings as required.To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social CareProfessionals regarding all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who will havedifficulties in understanding and communication.To provide and receive complex information that requires empathy and reassurance,communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.To attend case conferences and ward rounds, working with medical colleagues, discussing andadvising on patient management.To provide information for discharge planning, including that which may be gained fromparticipating in home visits prior to discharge.To respond quickly to urgent situations/referrals by providing rapid assessment and appropriaterecommendations on suitable care provision/management of patients, thereby preventinghospital admission for patients who could be supported at home.To provide advice or information relevant to the delivery of an effective rehabilitation service.Managerial and LeadershipTo assist the Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist with supervision of Senior II, Staff Grade, Studentsand Assistants.To provide the Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist / Therapy Managers with relevant information forthe planning and development of services.To ensure where necessary the provision of cover in times of annual leave/sickness etc.To assist the Therapy Managers in achieving the departmental objectives and promoting an openstyle of management.To participate in the professional development programme of the Physiotherapy Department.
To co-ordinate the medical / surgical teams at an operational level ensuring the efficient runningof the department and effective dissemination of information.To participate in the recruitment and selection of therapy staff under the guidance of TherapyManager.See full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B Sc or Grad. Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Current Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Documented evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Attended clinical supervisors course
- Completed recognised post-graduate courses in relevant rehabilitation topics
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate physiotherapy experience
- Demonstrable relevant experience at Senior II level, including at least one year in UK National Health Service
- Experience in supervision and training of juniors, assistants and students.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of service development and experience of implementing change.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate development and training
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Desirable
- Relevant introductory courses in management skills
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to work well with others and disseminate skills and knowledge
- Able to maintain judgment under pressure
- Evidence of motivation / drive / enthusiasm / innovation / confidence
Desirable
- Member of special interest group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B Sc or Grad. Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Current Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Documented evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Attended clinical supervisors course
- Completed recognised post-graduate courses in relevant rehabilitation topics
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate physiotherapy experience
- Demonstrable relevant experience at Senior II level, including at least one year in UK National Health Service
- Experience in supervision and training of juniors, assistants and students.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of service development and experience of implementing change.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate development and training
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Desirable
- Relevant introductory courses in management skills
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to work well with others and disseminate skills and knowledge
- Able to maintain judgment under pressure
- Evidence of motivation / drive / enthusiasm / innovation / confidence
Desirable
- Member of special interest group.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
