Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated, dynamic, and experienced Physiotherapist to join the Major Trauma Centre Therapy Team.
Aintree Major Trauma Centre has been providing specialist life and limb-saving treatment for patients across Merseyside, Cheshire and the Isle of Man since 2012.
The therapy team provide acute specialist care on both the Major Trauma Ward and Critical Care, for patients who have experienced polytraumatic injuries. These can include, orthopaedic injuries, brain and spine trauma, chest trauma and amputations. As well as complex medical needs, Major Trauma patients can present with complex social and mental health needs, so you will work as part of a wider MDT including consultants, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, MHLT and social services.
The role requires excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and a commitment to effective multidisciplinary team working and skill sharing. An ability to demonstrate assertion, flexibility and creativity with assessment and treatment planning and methods of service delivery are essential in this clinical environment.
Competencies in the management of respiratory and tracheostomised patients is essential for this position.
Main duties of the job
To undertake comprehensive clinical assessment, treatment and discharge planning for polytrauma patients with complex medical, musculoskeletal, and neurological conditions including traumatic brain and spinal injuries.
Lead on respiratory management of patients and tracheostomy weaning where indicated.
Undertake and support the Team with Complex Discharge Planning
Support an existing Band 7 Therapists in leading a Major Trauma Therapy Team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, TAs and APs, providing clinical and pastoral supervision and completing annual appraisals.
Participate in the clinical coordination role for the team.
Take an active role in audit/service improvement to enhance patient care.
You will contribute to the holistic care of the patient including supporting board rounds, MDT meetings, case conferences, and best interest meetings relating to discharge.
Senior oversight of a therapy team including aspects such as performance reporting, sickness management, supervision, safety and governance and clinical incident reporting.
Participation in national audit, research and personal and staff development.
Therapy Representation at local ward-based meetings, board rounds and relevant external meetings ie Cheshire and Mersey Network, The Walton Centre Hospital
Effective internal and external stakeholder engagement
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
See Job Description for further information:
To undertake assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies using advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to clinically diagnose
Implement evidence-based treatment plans with regards to physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychological and social functioning.
Deliver and evaluate treatment programmes according to health care needs using a comprehensive range of treatment options.
Management of complex respiratory, and tracheostomised patients on a Major Trauma pathway with competencies in the use of chest physiotherapy adjuncts ie IPPB, Vest, Cough Assist
To advise, assist and educate Band 5 and Band 6 Physiotherapists and Student Physiotherapists.
To be responsible for the supervision of Students, Assistant Practitioners, and Therapy Assistants within own team.
To provide the Therapy Management Team with relevant information for the planning and development of the unit.
To ensure where necessary the provision of staff cover within own clinical team in times of annual leave/sickness etc.
To assist the Managers in achieving the departmental objectives and promoting an open style of management.
Work flexibly, to support seven-day service
Demonstrate flexibility to support other therapy teams in times of need given acute pressures within the Trust.
Co-ordinate the effective day to day running of own team and ensure effective dissemination of information.
To participate in the recruitment and selection of therapy staff under the guidance of Therapy Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further information:
To undertake assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies using advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to clinically diagnose
Implement evidence-based treatment plans with regards to physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychological and social functioning.
Deliver and evaluate treatment programmes according to health care needs using a comprehensive range of treatment options.
Management of complex respiratory, and tracheostomised patients on a Major Trauma pathway with competencies in the use of chest physiotherapy adjuncts ie IPPB, Vest, Cough Assist
To advise, assist and educate Band 5 and Band 6 Physiotherapists and Student Physiotherapists.
To be responsible for the supervision of Students, Assistant Practitioners, and Therapy Assistants within own team.
To provide the Therapy Management Team with relevant information for the planning and development of the unit.
To ensure where necessary the provision of staff cover within own clinical team in times of annual leave/sickness etc.
To assist the Managers in achieving the departmental objectives and promoting an open style of management.
Work flexibly, to support seven-day service
Demonstrate flexibility to support other therapy teams in times of need given acute pressures within the Trust.
Co-ordinate the effective day to day running of own team and ensure effective dissemination of information.
To participate in the recruitment and selection of therapy staff under the guidance of Therapy Lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc in Physiotherapy
- Grad.Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate courses in Management at various levels/equivalent
Desirable
- Post-Graduate courses in a variety of specialities/clinical education
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in working in various specialities and in management roles
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience in conducting audit
- Experience in conducting or supporting Research projects
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Forward thinking with knowledge of current NHS/speciality issues
- Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others
- Excellent managerial skills
- Ability to manage and work as part of MDT
- Able to handle difficult, sensitive and emotional situations
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc in Physiotherapy
- Grad.Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate courses in Management at various levels/equivalent
Desirable
- Post-Graduate courses in a variety of specialities/clinical education
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in working in various specialities and in management roles
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience in conducting audit
- Experience in conducting or supporting Research projects
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Forward thinking with knowledge of current NHS/speciality issues
- Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others
- Excellent managerial skills
- Ability to manage and work as part of MDT
- Able to handle difficult, sensitive and emotional situations
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that 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).
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).
