Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Weight Management Physiotherapist

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Job summary

If you're a newly qualified or experienced band 5 physiotherapist that's passionate about weight management, behaviour change and working as part of a team, then the Ashton, Leigh and Wigan (ALW) Specialist Weight Management service is for you.This specialist service supports people living with obesity across the Wigan Borough.

The pioneering team are at the forefront of weight management services, and were one of the first in the country to introduce NICE Guidelines for liraglutide prescription within tier 3. The service is one of three well established Tier 3 services lead by Prof John Wilding and delivered by Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust.

You will have a broad knowledge of physiotherapy and must be able to work within a changing environment whilst maintaining a busy and varied caseload. You will feel valued and supported, working alongside a committed and innovative multi-disciplinary team, with a wealth of weight management experience. The team includes: consultants, dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and assistant practitioners. The role is varied and highly rewarding, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

This post is primarily based within the community of Ashton, Leigh and Wigan, but you must also be willing to attend meetings/training at Aintree Hospital when necessary. Working one evening per week is preferable but not essential and flexible working patterns can be accommodated.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with other members of the MDT, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the physiotherapy aspect of the service to patients living with obesity and with obesity-related health conditions. This includes patient assessment, care planning and implementation of personalised plans tailored to the individual. The role offers the opportunity to blend a wide range of physiotherapy skills, well-being interventions and behaviour change techniques. Training in motivational interviewing will be provided.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with patients in both a group and 1:1 setting (face to face, telephone and virtual) and will help individuals manage their weight with conservative approaches, as well as supporting patients wishing to pursue bariatric surgery. You will also support hydrotherapy sessions and help pregnant women manage their weight, health and optimise their lifestyle through pregnancy. As such, the role of a weight management physiotherapist is varied and can be highly rewarding.

You will also take an active role in MDT meetings, and support the development of other staff including students. The ability to work collaboratively is essential.

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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Details

Date posted

08 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

287-DSS-28-23-A

Job locations

Leigh Health Centre

The Avenue

Leigh

WN7 1HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include an active contribution to the delivery of the physiotherapy component of the Ashton, Leigh and Wigans Specialist Weight Management Service. Core responsibilities will be to:

- assess and treat a defined caseload of clinically obese patients

- maintain accurate records

- work collaboratively and co-operatively with other clinicians to meet the care needs of the specialist weight management patients

-deliver a high quality service from a number of community venues providing 1:1 and group support

The attached job description will go into further detail on the key clinical, training/development and governance responsibilities but please note the job description is general for any band 5 rotational post whereas this fixed term contract is specifically within the field of weight management.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include an active contribution to the delivery of the physiotherapy component of the Ashton, Leigh and Wigans Specialist Weight Management Service. Core responsibilities will be to:

- assess and treat a defined caseload of clinically obese patients

- maintain accurate records

- work collaboratively and co-operatively with other clinicians to meet the care needs of the specialist weight management patients

-deliver a high quality service from a number of community venues providing 1:1 and group support

The attached job description will go into further detail on the key clinical, training/development and governance responsibilities but please note the job description is general for any band 5 rotational post whereas this fixed term contract is specifically within the field of weight management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Health Professions Council Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a wide range of specialties including acute medicine, respiratory, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation.

Desirable

  • UK NHS experience (undergraduate or postgraduate)
  • Some experience as a basic grade
  • Member of a special interest group

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to manage own caseload

Skills

Essential

  • Good clinical, planning and evaluation skills
  • Time management skills
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable

  • I.T. skills

Other

Essential

  • Able to work as a team member
  • Reliability
  • Willingness to work flexibly
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Health Professions Council Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a wide range of specialties including acute medicine, respiratory, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation.

Desirable

  • UK NHS experience (undergraduate or postgraduate)
  • Some experience as a basic grade
  • Member of a special interest group

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to manage own caseload

Skills

Essential

  • Good clinical, planning and evaluation skills
  • Time management skills
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable

  • I.T. skills

Other

Essential

  • Able to work as a team member
  • Reliability
  • Willingness to work flexibly

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leigh Health Centre

The Avenue

Leigh

WN7 1HR


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leigh Health Centre

The Avenue

Leigh

WN7 1HR


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ALW SWMS Band 7 Physiotherapy

Mark Clare

mark.clare@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01942483370

Details

Date posted

08 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

287-DSS-28-23-A

Job locations

Leigh Health Centre

The Avenue

Leigh

WN7 1HR


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