MSK Physiotherapist

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool as a Rotational MSK B6 clinician in a dynamic environment, offering invaluable experience in outpatient settings. Benefit from regular supervision and education while collaborating with specialists in MSK, Orthopaedics, and Pain management, ensuring quality patient care in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable MSK experience and clinical knowledge are essential.
• Motivated and capable of working efficiently both independently and in a team.
• Ability to apply clinical knowledge from various clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting junior staff and student education.
• Participation in respiratory on-call service depending on recent experience.
• Working across various locations and different services on a rotational basis.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Flexibility

Job description

Rotational MSK B6 clinicians are required for our fast-paced, dynamic city centre acute teaching hospitals. Demonstrable MSK experience and clinical knowledge are essential. Rotations are based at our three main hospital sites and off-site locations, primarily in outpatient settings.

Full and part-time applicants are considered.

Our rotations cover the following areas: upper limb, lower limb, spines, general MSK outpatients, inpatient Elective Orthopaedics, limb reconstruction service (inpatient and outpatient). We also offer hydrotherapy services. You will receive regular supervision and access to education and training provided by Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Therapists.

Our MSK team operates within primary, secondary, and tertiary clinical pathways, covering trauma, elective care, and managing direct GP referrals to Physiotherapy and our MSK interface service (MCAS). Our clinical teams work closely with Orthopaedic, Pain, and Rheumatology Consultants, being an integral part of clinical care.

This role requires applying clinical knowledge gained from diverse experiences across various clinical areas. Responsibilities include supervising and supporting junior staff, student education, research, and audit. Participation in the respiratory on-call service will be discussed at interview and depends on recent experience.

Annex 21 training positions will also be considered.

Applicants need to demonstrate good communication, time-management, and interpersonal skills. They must be motivated and capable of working efficiently both independently and within a team. Flexibility is essential to meet the changing needs of the service, including delivering a 7-day service where required. Staff must be able to work across various locations in the city and different services on a rotational basis.

Rotations are led by staff choice, aligned with their learning needs, while ensuring a safe and effective service.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the merger of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, with a shared goal to improve patient care.

The group employs over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to serving our communities, from birth onwards. We provide general and emergency hospital care, along with regional specialist services for over two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the sole adult major trauma center for Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke unit. Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic, and treatment services, along with specialized patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specializes in women and babies' health, delivering over 7,200 babies annually in the UK’s largest single-site maternity hospital. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the country’s largest hospital with 100% single bedrooms, focusing on complex planned care and specialized services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, please visit their careers page.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Ryan Taylor, MSK Therapy Lead, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Paul West, Email: [e-mail]
• Clare Collie, Email: [e-mail]