Job summary
Following internal promotions, the opportunity has arisen for 2 band 5 physiotherapists to join the Therapies Department at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital which has been twice rated as Outstanding by CQC.
The successful candidate will need to be an autonomous practitioner, able to manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan and deliver individualised treatment programmes. The post holder will need to be an effective communicator and keen team member. Regular training, support and clinical supervision is provided, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital is committed to improving working lives.
We welcome you to contact us for further information.
Main duties of the job
You will gain experience within critical care, surgery, medicine, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary rehabilitation within LHCH and opportunities to rotate into community areas with Mersey-care Community Trust including musculo-skeletal, paediatrics, stroke rehabilitation.
Full training and support is provided to fulfil overnight on-call and weekend working duties.
About us
As the largest
single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool
Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to
be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist
services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in
the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a
catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North
Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside
these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for
strong performance is important in delivering the best
care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is
underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate
and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To perform physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients with diverse and complex clinical presentations, to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis and to develop and deliver a patient focused treatment programme.
To participate in the on call and evening rota.
To be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision as an autonomous practitioner, receiving regular clinical supervision and a programme of training.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- CLINICAL
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of the patients in your care
- To undertake an assessment of patients , using clinical reasoning skills and manual techniques to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis of their condition
- To formulate and deliver individual and group physiotherapy treatment programmes based upon knowledge of the evidence of the treatment options available.
- To evaluate patients’’ progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required, developing reflective practice.
- To be responsible for planning and prioritising own case load.
- To take delegated responsibility from senior colleagues for managing and treating patients with particular conditions in each rotation.
- To represent physiotherapy at MDT meetings and discussion patient care, progress and be involved in discharge planning.
- Encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining independence.
- To be highly skilled in communicating with patients of all ages who have range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding.
- To manage clinical risk within own patient case load
- To work within Trust and CSP clinical guidelines and have a working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality of practice
- Following completion of respiratory care competencies, to work on the emergency duty rota.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust and CSP standards.
- To attain competencies for the safe use of all equipment and techniques before use.
- MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
- To support senior members of team and organisation with service planning when required
- To work alone during participation in emergency care and late service, responsible for carrying a bleep.
- ORGANISATIONAL
- To be responsible for own time management to meet service and patients priorities
- To be aware of and comply with all LHCH policies and procedures.
- PROFESSIONAL
- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, including supervision and maintaining a portfolio, which reflects personal development.
- To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidenced based and best practice in the areas of each rotation.
- To undertake projects within each rotation, contributing to changes in service delivery and clinical practice
- To participate in the Trust appraisal scheme
- To deliver specific training to other health care professionals and students.
- To maintain registration with HCPC
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To perform physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients with diverse and complex clinical presentations, to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis and to develop and deliver a patient focused treatment programme.
To participate in the on call and evening rota.
To be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision as an autonomous practitioner, receiving regular clinical supervision and a programme of training.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- CLINICAL
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of the patients in your care
- To undertake an assessment of patients , using clinical reasoning skills and manual techniques to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis of their condition
- To formulate and deliver individual and group physiotherapy treatment programmes based upon knowledge of the evidence of the treatment options available.
- To evaluate patients’’ progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required, developing reflective practice.
- To be responsible for planning and prioritising own case load.
- To take delegated responsibility from senior colleagues for managing and treating patients with particular conditions in each rotation.
- To represent physiotherapy at MDT meetings and discussion patient care, progress and be involved in discharge planning.
- Encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining independence.
- To be highly skilled in communicating with patients of all ages who have range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding.
- To manage clinical risk within own patient case load
- To work within Trust and CSP clinical guidelines and have a working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality of practice
- Following completion of respiratory care competencies, to work on the emergency duty rota.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust and CSP standards.
- To attain competencies for the safe use of all equipment and techniques before use.
- MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
- To support senior members of team and organisation with service planning when required
- To work alone during participation in emergency care and late service, responsible for carrying a bleep.
- ORGANISATIONAL
- To be responsible for own time management to meet service and patients priorities
- To be aware of and comply with all LHCH policies and procedures.
- PROFESSIONAL
- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, including supervision and maintaining a portfolio, which reflects personal development.
- To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidenced based and best practice in the areas of each rotation.
- To undertake projects within each rotation, contributing to changes in service delivery and clinical practice
- To participate in the Trust appraisal scheme
- To deliver specific training to other health care professionals and students.
- To maintain registration with HCPC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree/MSc physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical placements or rotations
- Well-reasoned account of career intentions at LHCH
- Good communication and listening skills
- Demonstration of clinical reasoning and application to practice
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and application in everyday practice
- Ability to participate in emergency and late rota
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Desire to learn
- Can recognise and deal with negative behaviour
- Can contribute to an open and honest culture
- Actively seeks out areas to improve clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree/MSc physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical placements or rotations
- Well-reasoned account of career intentions at LHCH
- Good communication and listening skills
- Demonstration of clinical reasoning and application to practice
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and application in everyday practice
- Ability to participate in emergency and late rota
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Desire to learn
- Can recognise and deal with negative behaviour
- Can contribute to an open and honest culture
- Actively seeks out areas to improve clinical practice
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
