Job summary
Prosthetics and Wheelchair Centre (PAWC)This 0.5 WTE post is based within the regional prosthetic service at Aintree Hospital. Referrals into the prosthetic service are accepted for clients of all ages, children and adults, both new and established amputees.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 is desirable but not essential.Support is available within the PAWC Team from experienced MDT as well as the wider therapies servicePrehabilitationThis 0.5 WTE post is based within the Prehab Clinic at Aintree hospital. The Prehab team cover some clinics across the LUHFT sites.Referrals into Prehab are accepted from members of the surgical and pre-op MDT to physically and mentally prepare patients for their procedure.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a broad base of experience at band 5 level, as well as having excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and motivate patients. Previous experience of leading groups and working in surgery or cancer care is desirable but not essential.Proposed work patterns will be considered are outlined below, please state which role(s) you are applying for on your application form.
Full time B6 Physiotherapist post across Prehab and Prosthetics
0.5 B6 physiotherapist post in Prehab only0.5 B6 physiotherapist post in Prosthetics only
Main duties of the job
Prosthetics
- Assess new and established amputee patient, identifying through shared decision making agree their physiotherapy goals.
- Provide a bespoke exercise programmes to increase their power and control to help with using the limb, achieving safe transfers(with or without the limb), or preventing contractures.
- Support the MDT in decisions around if a client will be safe to have a limb.
- Work with patients and prosthetists around fit of limb and gait retraining.
- Assess for and prescribe mobility aids as required.
- Complete nationally agreed outcome measures.
- Contribute to Micro processing knee(MPK) trials
- Supervise assistant staff and students
Prehabilitation
- Conduct comprehensive prehabilitation assessments of patients scheduled for major abdominal cancer surgery.
- Evaluate patients' physical condition, functional capacity, and any existing musculoskeletal or neuromuscular issues that may impact their surgical and post-operative outcomes.
- Develop tailored prehabilitation plans for each patient based on their unique needs and medical history.
- Provide emotional support and motivation to patients throughout the prehabilitation process, ensuring they feel confident and empowered to participate in their recovery journey.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of the prehabilitation program, working closely with the team to enhance patient outcomes and overall program effectiveness.
- Supervise assistant staff and students
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
Main responsibilities in Prosthetics-Assess new and established amputee patient, identifying through shared decision making agree their physiotherapy goals. Assess the patients and provide a bespoke exercise programme to increase their power and control to help with using the limb, achieving safe transfers(with or without the limb), or preventing contractures. Support the MDT in decisions around if a client will be safe to have a limb. If amputee patient is going to be provided with a limb, work with the patient and prosthetist around fit of limb and gait retraining. Assess for and prescribe mobility aids as required. Complete nationally agreed outcome measures. Contribute to Micro processing knee(MPK) trials.Supervise Band 3 physiotherapy assistant and studentsMain responsibilities in Prehabilitation- Conduct comprehensive prehabilitation assessments of patients scheduled for major abdominal cancer surgery. Evaluate patients' physical condition, functional capacity, and any existing musculoskeletal or neuromuscular issues that may impact their surgical and post-operative outcomes.Develop tailored prehabilitation plans for each patient based on their unique needs and medical history. Explain the prehabilitation program, its benefits, and the exercises involved, ensuring patients understand and are motivated to participate. Provide emotional support and motivation to patients throughout the prehabilitation process, ensuring they feel confident and empowered to participate in their recovery journey. Contribute to the development and improvement of the prehabilitation program, working closely with the team to enhance patient outcomes and overall program effectiveness. Supervise assistant staff and students
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities in Prosthetics-Assess new and established amputee patient, identifying through shared decision making agree their physiotherapy goals. Assess the patients and provide a bespoke exercise programme to increase their power and control to help with using the limb, achieving safe transfers(with or without the limb), or preventing contractures. Support the MDT in decisions around if a client will be safe to have a limb. If amputee patient is going to be provided with a limb, work with the patient and prosthetist around fit of limb and gait retraining. Assess for and prescribe mobility aids as required. Complete nationally agreed outcome measures. Contribute to Micro processing knee(MPK) trials.Supervise Band 3 physiotherapy assistant and studentsMain responsibilities in Prehabilitation- Conduct comprehensive prehabilitation assessments of patients scheduled for major abdominal cancer surgery. Evaluate patients' physical condition, functional capacity, and any existing musculoskeletal or neuromuscular issues that may impact their surgical and post-operative outcomes.Develop tailored prehabilitation plans for each patient based on their unique needs and medical history. Explain the prehabilitation program, its benefits, and the exercises involved, ensuring patients understand and are motivated to participate. Provide emotional support and motivation to patients throughout the prehabilitation process, ensuring they feel confident and empowered to participate in their recovery journey. Contribute to the development and improvement of the prehabilitation program, working closely with the team to enhance patient outcomes and overall program effectiveness. Supervise assistant staff and students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Must demonstrate knowledge of team/group dynamics and the role of a Senior Physiotherapist within a team
- Have a clear understanding of the role of a Senior Physiotherapist in a large acute hospital
Desirable
- Have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a Physiotherapist in the E NHS or Healthcare Service and be able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS and trust issues
- Must be Respiratory On-Call competent
Desirable
- Have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness D of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
Skills
Essential
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations E and take decisions upon that information
- Ability to liaise effectively within the multi disciplinary team
- Ability to motivate patients and other staff
- Ability to actively promote Physiotherapy within Liverpool University Hospitals
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action.
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
- To take part in On-Call and weekend duties given appropriate notice
- Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly and at other sites when required
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
- Must be able to travel to different sites and patient homes using own transport as Trust will be unable to provide this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Must demonstrate knowledge of team/group dynamics and the role of a Senior Physiotherapist within a team
- Have a clear understanding of the role of a Senior Physiotherapist in a large acute hospital
Desirable
- Have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a Physiotherapist in the E NHS or Healthcare Service and be able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS and trust issues
- Must be Respiratory On-Call competent
Desirable
- Have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness D of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
Skills
Essential
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations E and take decisions upon that information
- Ability to liaise effectively within the multi disciplinary team
- Ability to motivate patients and other staff
- Ability to actively promote Physiotherapy within Liverpool University Hospitals
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action.
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
- To take part in On-Call and weekend duties given appropriate notice
- Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly and at other sites when required
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
- Must be able to travel to different sites and patient homes using own transport as Trust will be unable to provide this.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
