Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced static Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to join our Trauma Orthopaedic inpatient service at Aintree Hospital, managing patients' needs from admission through rehabilitation ,and discharge, this will be working on a 7 day rota.
The successful candidate will provide senior support to the team, led by the band 7 OT and Physio. Applicants must possess excellent communication, organisational, supervisory and leadership skills.
The service provides specialist assessment and treatment of trauma orthopaedic in-patients, ensuring high quality care is provided across the pathways. Therefore, we require staff with previous experience of working in acute critical care, respiratory and orthopaedics. Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in dealing with trauma orthopaedic patients and who are respiratory on-call competent.
You will support the MDT in delivering interventions which improve the trauma orthopaedic patient outcomes.
Have strong patient centred values, an ability to drive forward positive change and a commitment to integrated MDT working
Why join us? At Aintree, you'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking therapy department committed to staff development, advanced practice, and research. We're proud of our inclusive culture, where your voice and expertise are genuinely valued. You'll have access to mentorship, CPD opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of AHP service delivery.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients with orthopaedic conditions.
- To be knowledgeable in the management of patients presenting with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and to provide educational/supervisory service to fellow physiotherapists, patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
- To complete specialist orthopaedic assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment.
- To work cohesively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and co-ordinated approach to patient care.
- To manage own caseload and be responsible for junior members in supporting, prioritising and delegating caseload.
- To support in supervisory, teaching and education of team members and to be a Clinical Educator for students on clinical placement.
- To contribute to operational management of the team and deputise for the team leaders in their absence, liaising with Therapy Managers.
- To utilise evidence-based practice and support in management of orthopaedic service development and audits and utilise information to provide recommendations for change.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1. To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health
care needs for routine and complex patients.
2. To advise, assist and educate, staff grade Physiotherapist and student Physiotherapist in the management of routine patients.
3. 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.
4. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours Working and Emergency On-Call Rota.
5. Represent Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.
6. Attend relevant ward rounds and clinics, working alongside the Multidisciplinary Team, assessing, advising and treating patients as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1. To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health
care needs for routine and complex patients.
2. To advise, assist and educate, staff grade Physiotherapist and student Physiotherapist in the management of routine patients.
3. 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.
4. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours Working and Emergency On-Call Rota.
5. Represent Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.
6. Attend relevant ward rounds and clinics, working alongside the Multidisciplinary Team, assessing, advising and treating patients as required.
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 of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
Skills
Essential
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations 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 of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
Skills
Essential
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations 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.
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).
