# Senior Physiotherapist - North Mersey Stroke Service > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-physiotherapist-north-mersey-stroke-service/982158c6-c9c5-4254-96c9-a91131486fa8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-physiotherapist-north-mersey-stroke-service/982158c6-c9c5-4254-96c9-a91131486fa8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 9 months (Secondment will end when maternity leave ends) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T12:01:17.718Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medicine/Medicine-v8053605 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8053605?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Fixed term secondment opportunity!! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Stroke Therapy Teams. The post holder will rotate between the SEAC, Hyperacute Stroke and Rehab Units at Aintree, Broadgreen and Early Supported Discharge Team  to support the rehabilitation and seamless transition of patients across the Stroke pathway. The post holder will have the opportunity to work closely with highly skilled multidisciplinary colleagues, and to deputise for team leads. This post requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to  team working and skill sharing. The post holder will have experience working with adults with complex presentations, in particular Stroke and neurological conditions. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities; and be able to evidence supporting staff/student development. There will be opportunity to contribute to service developments that are both locally and nationally driven. The post will support your career development in this specialist field through training, regular supervision, appraisal and personalised development plans. You will have a named supervisor, support of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Therapy Management Team. LUFT staff are required to work flexibly, to support seven day services and shift patterns over an extended working day; candidates be able to access car for work purpose and have business car insurance to be able to rotate across the pathway. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will undertake 9 month rotations across each specialist team within the stroke pathway . Rotations are based across the trust. Rotations are within the following areas: - Hyperacute/Acute/Rehab Stroke unit Aintree Hospital - Stroke Rehab unit Broadgreen Hospital - Liverpool Stroke Recovery Partnership/Sefton Early supported Discharge team We are committed to staff development and training. You will have a named supervisor and the opportunity to attend courses and study days. You will be involved in the supervision and support of more junior staff and have the opportunity to be involved in student education, research and audit. Therapists are required to work flexibly to meet the needs, supporting a 7 day service; working extended days or late shift; working on-call. ### 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 ## Job Details Fixed term secondment opportunity!! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Stroke Therapy Teams. The post holder will rotate between the SEAC, Hyperacute Stroke and Rehab Units at Aintree, Broadgreen and Early Supported Discharge Team to support the rehabilitation and seamless transition of patients across the Stroke pathway. The post holder will have the opportunity to work closely with highly skilled multidisciplinary colleagues, and to deputise for team leads. This post requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to team working and skill sharing. The post holder will have experience working with adults with complex presentations, in particular Stroke and neurological conditions. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities; and be able to evidence supporting staff/student development. There will be opportunity to contribute to service developments that are both locally and nationally driven. The post will support your career development in this specialist field through training, regular supervision, appraisal and personalised development plans. You will have a named supervisor, support of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Therapy Management Team. LUFT staff are required to work flexibly, to support seven day services and shift patterns over an extended working day; candidates be able to access car for work purpose and have business car insurance to be able to rotate across the pathway. ## Job Description The post holder will undertake 9 month rotations across each specialist team within the stroke pathway . Rotations are based across the trust. Rotations are within the following areas: Hyperacute/Acute/Rehab Stroke unit Aintree Hospital Stroke Rehab unit Broadgreen Hospital Liverpool Stroke Recovery Partnership/Sefton Early supported Discharge team We are committed to staff development and training. You will have a named supervisor and the opportunity to attend courses and study days. You will be involved in the supervision and support of more junior staff and have the opportunity to be involved in student education, research and audit. Therapists are required to work flexibly to meet the needs, supporting a 7 day service; working extended days or late shift; working on-call. ## 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 ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary - Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team - Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations - Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service - Demonstrates a genuine interest in medical / surgical specialties ### Skills **Essential** - Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal - Evidence of time management and organisational skills - Computer literate - Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others - Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks - Demonstrates an ability to problem solve ### Knowledge **Essential** - Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice - Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection - Working knowledge of current NHS issues - Evidence of self directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable post-registration experience - Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK - Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team - Evidence of a contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent - HCPC registration ## Documents - [oh risk id form (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10343296) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 200.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10344472) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.