Job summary
- To assess and treat patients referred to the team, with both direct/indirectsupervision and guidance from Senior Therapists.- To participate in a range of Ward settings and Outpatient departments.- To assist Senior staff in the organisation of work within a clinical area andsupervising Physiotherapy Assistants, Work Experience Students andHealthcare Cadets
Main duties of the job
- Clinical1.1. To undertake Physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose, implementtreatment plans and evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routinepatients.1.2. To undertake Physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose, implementtreatment plans and evaluate care delivery according to health care needs forcomplex patients with the support of the Senior Therapists within the team.1.3. To participate in Clinical Specialist led clinics as required per rotation.1.4. To participate in Physiotherapy rotations as part of the Staff grade rotationprogramme.1.5. To liaise regularly with Senior colleagues regarding management of caseload,treatment progression and on-going care.1.6. To participate in departmental planned out of hours working and the EmergencyOn-Call Rota.
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 Governance- To comply with the Health & Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance atmandatory training sessions as specified by the Trust.- To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures.- Ensure all accidents, incidents and hazards are reported and dealt with accordingto Trust requirements.- To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and rules ofprofessional conduct.- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatmentrecords in line with Trust and Departmental Standards of Practice.- To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on best available clinicalevidence.- To comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott recommendations.- To participate in Clinical Audit as appropriate in each speciality area under thesupervision of a Senior Therapist.- To gain valid informed consent in line with Trust and departmental policy.- To identify clinical risk within own patient case-load and liaise with SeniorTherapist for appropriate support.- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPDactivities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.- Assist with the induction and training of new staff and students assigned to theteam.- To actively participate in the In-Service training programmes
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical Governance- To comply with the Health & Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance atmandatory training sessions as specified by the Trust.- To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures.- Ensure all accidents, incidents and hazards are reported and dealt with accordingto Trust requirements.- To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and rules ofprofessional conduct.- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatmentrecords in line with Trust and Departmental Standards of Practice.- To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on best available clinicalevidence.- To comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott recommendations.- To participate in Clinical Audit as appropriate in each speciality area under thesupervision of a Senior Therapist.- To gain valid informed consent in line with Trust and departmental policy.- To identify clinical risk within own patient case-load and liaise with SeniorTherapist for appropriate support.- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPDactivities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.- Assist with the induction and training of new staff and students assigned to theteam.- To actively participate in the In-Service training programmes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of specialties including acute medicine, respiratory, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation
Desirable
- UK NHS experience (undergraduate or postgraduate)
- Some experience as a basic grade
- Member of a special interest group
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical, planning and evaluation skills
- Time management skills
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to work as a team member
- Reliability
- Willingness to work flexibly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of specialties including acute medicine, respiratory, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation
Desirable
- UK NHS experience (undergraduate or postgraduate)
- Some experience as a basic grade
- Member of a special interest group
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical, planning and evaluation skills
- Time management skills
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to work as a team member
- Reliability
- Willingness to work flexibly
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).
