Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the therapy team of the occupational health and wellbeing service. This role is a new addition to the every growing service and flexible working is welcome. You will be self directed in your work while having support from senior physiotherapists and the OT clinical Lead.
The role will involve assessment and treatment of service users referred into the occupational health department, these may be from Liverpool hospitals or other NHS and private services which we have a contract with. Delivering group sessions independently and collaboratively psychology and Occupational therapy will also be a key part of the role.
A key deliverable of the service is to be proactive in the health and wellbeing of our workforce and the therapy team is instrumental in this organisational health approach. This will involve attending workplaces to support self management in relation to the job requirements, producing health promotion advice and posters and involvement in health and wellbeing days.
Main duties of the job
This role is a flexible role which will be to support the physiotherapy service across LUHFT and other occupational health contracts. There will be involvement in audit, data insights and intelligence and service development supported by the Occupational health therapy team.
Opportunities will include working at our various locations including the Royal, Aintree and Broadgreen Hospital within the physiotherapy remit and supporting the health inequalities.
Hours can be flexible and appointments are available via telehealth and in person.
There are development opportunities in the area of workplace assessment, ergonomics and work rehabilitation.
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 herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans and evaluate outcomes.
To advise, assist and educate, Physiotherapists and Student Physiotherapists as well as other members of the MDT within occupational health in the management of routine patients from a physiotherapy perspective.
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 the Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service. There will also be a requirement to update management of the physiotherapy plan and advice on returning to work.
To contribute to the operational management of the Team, under the supervision of a Senior Physiotherapist. This may at time include deputising for the Senior Physiotherapist in their absence / and or liaising with the Therapy Lead or Occupational health therapy lead.
To be responsible for the supervision of students when required.
To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans and evaluate outcomes.
To advise, assist and educate, Physiotherapists and Student Physiotherapists as well as other members of the MDT within occupational health in the management of routine patients from a physiotherapy perspective.
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 the Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service. There will also be a requirement to update management of the physiotherapy plan and advice on returning to work.
To contribute to the operational management of the Team, under the supervision of a Senior Physiotherapist. This may at time include deputising for the Senior Physiotherapist in their absence / and or liaising with the Therapy Lead or Occupational health therapy lead.
To be responsible for the supervision of students when required.
To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical environment
- Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Experience of working in Occupational health or work rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret information and to present information to diverse groups
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Manage conflicting priorities.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Negotiation, motivation and influencing skills
- Evidence of time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
- Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team
- Demonstrates an ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and delegates tasks
Desirable
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary
- Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
- Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical environment
- Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Experience of working in Occupational health or work rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret information and to present information to diverse groups
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Manage conflicting priorities.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Negotiation, motivation and influencing skills
- Evidence of time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
- Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team
- Demonstrates an ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and delegates tasks
Desirable
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary
- Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
- Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
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).
