Job summary
0.5 WTE Amputee Rehab / 0.5 WTE Wheelchairs/seating
Applications are invited from experienced Physiotherapists / Occupational Therapists who are looking to develop specialist skills in the assessment and provision of Prosthetic & Wheelchair services.
Note: the service may choose to employ either a physiotherapist or an occupational therapist.
Referrals into the service are accepted for clients of all ages, children and adults, with a broad range of mobility problems/medical conditions. The majority of clients are seen in clinics held at the Prosthetic and Wheelchair Centre; however they may also be assessed in carious community settings according to their individual needs.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a broad base of generic experience in the field of physical disability. Previous experience of vascular, amputee rehabilitation, gait analysis, prosthetics and wheelchair prescription is desirable but not essential. The successful post holder will be expected to work equally between the limb service and wheelchair service, with set days in each clinic.The ability to drive and travel across the community and carry equipment effectively and efficiently is an essential requirement of this post
Multi-disciplinary working is integral in practice.
Flexibility -All potential proposed work patterns will be considered, please state which role/roles you are applying for on the application form.
Main duties of the job
To independently assess and treat routine and complex patients, within the designated specialist clinical area, putting into practice clinical reasoning and clinical skills with the guidance of the Advanced Practitioner or Band 7 Physiotherapist.
To take responsibility for junior members of staff and delegate duties as necessary, providing appropriate levels of support at all times. Assist in the delivery of specified areas of service provision and development as appropriate with the guidance of the Advanced Practitioner or Band 7 Physiotherapist.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Prosthetics and Wheelchair Centre (PAWC)
Prosthetic Services are nationally commissioned and are a regional service; referrals are accepted from areas north of the Mersey e.g. Liverpool, Sefton, West Lancs, Knowsley, Halton & St Helens. Wheelchair Services are locally commissioned; referrals are accepted from South Sefton.
Therapy Service
Therapists in the team are part of the integrated Therapies Care Group Service which provides opportunities to be involved in service development, leadership and management within the wider therapies team.
To apply Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapist principles to provide specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment, prescription, provision and maintenance of mobility, posture and supportive seating equipment to users
Prosthetic Rehabilitation
To apply Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapist principles to provide specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment and rehabilitation of Amputee patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prosthetics and Wheelchair Centre (PAWC)
Prosthetic Services are nationally commissioned and are a regional service; referrals are accepted from areas north of the Mersey e.g. Liverpool, Sefton, West Lancs, Knowsley, Halton & St Helens. Wheelchair Services are locally commissioned; referrals are accepted from South Sefton.
Therapy Service
Therapists in the team are part of the integrated Therapies Care Group Service which provides opportunities to be involved in service development, leadership and management within the wider therapies team.
To apply Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapist principles to provide specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment, prescription, provision and maintenance of mobility, posture and supportive seating equipment to users
Prosthetic Rehabilitation
To apply Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapist principles to provide specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment and rehabilitation of Amputee patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.S.c Hons in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy or Grad. Diploma in physiotherapy
- Current registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Attended clinical supervisors course
- Relevant introductory course in management skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at Band 6 level in all areas
- Experience in supervision and training of qualified staff, assistants and students
- Substantial clinical experience in NHS UK or health service
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of service development and implementing change
- Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge
- Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situation
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant up to date wheelchair knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Other
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Member of relevant special interest group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.S.c Hons in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy or Grad. Diploma in physiotherapy
- Current registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Attended clinical supervisors course
- Relevant introductory course in management skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at Band 6 level in all areas
- Experience in supervision and training of qualified staff, assistants and students
- Substantial clinical experience in NHS UK or health service
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of service development and implementing change
- Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge
- Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situation
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant up to date wheelchair knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Other
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Member of relevant 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).
