Rotational Physiotherapist

Job overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapists to join Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country. This rotational post offers the opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills across a diverse range of inpatient, outpatient and community services, supporting a varied and complex patient population.

You will be part of a supportive and dynamic Physiotherapy Service, working alongside highly experienced Clinical Specialists and Senior Therapists who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and fostering staff development. We actively encourage learning and provide excellent opportunities for supervision, leadership development, service improvement and continuing professional development.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a broad range of clinical experience gained at Band 5 level, together with excellent clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills. You will be confident in managing a varied caseload, prioritising effectively within a busy clinical environment and working collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.

We welcome applications from physiotherapists who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and who are committed to their ongoing professional growth and development.

Bank opportunities may also be available and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.

Main duties of the job

Rotations

Band 6 Physiotherapists undertake nine-month rotations across a range of specialist services within Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and partner organisations. Rotations provide opportunities to develop clinical expertise across acute, rehabilitation and community pathways while working with a diverse patient population.

Rotation areas may include:

• Stroke
• Acute Medicine
• Critical Care
• Emergency Department
• Gerontology Outpatients
• Frailty
• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
• Orthopaedics
• Major Trauma
• Respiratory Medicine
• Surgery

Professional Development

We are committed to supporting your ongoing development through structured supervision, education and training. You will be allocated a named supervisor and have access to study days, development programmes and specialist learning opportunities.

As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will also contribute to the development of junior colleagues, therapy support workers and students, while participating in service improvement, audit, quality improvement and research activities.

Flexible Working

The Physiotherapy Service operates seven days a week with extended hours to meet patient needs. Successful candidates will be expected to work flexibly across services, including weekends, late shifts and participation in the respiratory on-call rota where required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

• 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.

Please refer to detailed Job Description attached

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.