Job summary
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 orthopaedics-Elective and Trauma, limb reconstruction service (inpatient and outpatient), rheumatology.
We also offer services in Hydrotherapy, weight management and our prosthetic and wheelchair service.
We also offer an OH service for staff. Our MSK team work 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.
Main duties of the job
Applications would be considered from candidates who demonstrate sound clinical experience and a passion for Musculoskeletal physiotherapy but still have some development needs to fully fulfil B6 job description and person specification. In this case B6 training posts would be considered under Annex 21.
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. This includes 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 was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services 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 Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached.
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. This will include 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. This may include deputising for them in their absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached.
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. This will include 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. This 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 be able to demonstrate 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
- Demonstrates an 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
- Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
- 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 pass on skills / knowledge to others
- Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates an 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
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in musculoskeletal work
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 be able to demonstrate 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
- Demonstrates an 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
- Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
- 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 pass on skills / knowledge to others
- Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates an 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
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in musculoskeletal work
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
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).
