Physiotherapist

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Hôpital Universitaire Aintree recherche un Physiothérapeute Senior Band 6 pour rejoindre son service d'orthopédie traumatologique. Le candidat idéal devra gérer les besoins des patients depuis l'admission jusqu'à la réhabilitation, tout en soutenant une équipe sous la supervision d'un physiothérapeute senior. Ce poste offre des opportunités de formation, de développement professionnel, et la chance de participer à des pratiques innovantes au sein d'une équipe pluridisciplinaire engagée dans l'amélioration continue des soins.

Benefits

Mentorat et opportunités de développement professionnel

Engagement envers la recherche

Qualifications

• Expérience en soins critiques et orthopédique, notamment en traumatologie.
• Compétence en gestion de patients complexes et chroniques.
• Engagement dans la pratique fondée sur des preuves.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services de physiothérapie de haute qualité aux patients avec des conditions orthopédiques.
• Gérer une charge de patients et offrir un soutien éducatif aux collègues.
• Mener des évaluations et traitements orthopédiques spécialisés.
• Collaborer au sein d'une équipe multidisciplinaire.
• Soutenir le personnel junior et contribuer à la gestion des opérations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Leadership

Education

Diplôme en Physiothérapie

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced static Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to join our Trauma Orthopaedic inpatient service at Aintree Hospital. The role involves managing patients’ needs from admission through rehabilitation and discharge, working on a 7-day rota.

The successful candidate will provide senior support to the team, led by the Band 7 OT and Physio. Applicants must possess excellent communication, organisational, supervisory, and leadership skills.

The service provides specialist assessment and treatment of trauma orthopaedic in-patients, ensuring high-quality care across pathways. We prefer candidates with experience in acute critical care, respiratory, and orthopaedics, especially those with trauma orthopaedic experience and respiratory on-call competence.

You will support the MDT in delivering interventions to improve trauma orthopaedic patient outcomes, demonstrating strong patient-centred values, the ability to drive positive change, and a commitment to integrated MDT working.

Why join us? At Aintree, you'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking therapy department committed to staff development, advanced practice, and research. We value your voice and expertise, offering mentorship, CPD opportunities, and a chance to shape the future of AHP service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-standard physiotherapy services to patients with orthopaedic conditions.
• Manage a caseload of patients with various orthopaedic conditions and offer educational support to colleagues, patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals.
• Conduct specialist orthopaedic assessments and treatments, including complex and chronic cases, to determine diagnoses and physiotherapy plans.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
• Support junior staff by supporting, prioritising, and delegating caseloads.
• Support supervision, teaching, and education within the team, including acting as a Clinical Educator for students.
• Contribute to operational management and deputise for team leaders when necessary, liaising with Therapy Managers.
• Utilise evidence-based practice to support service development, audits, and recommend improvements.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed in November 2024 to improve patient care. The group employs over 16,800 colleagues serving the Merseyside region, providing a range of hospital services including regional trauma, stroke care, elective surgery, and maternity services.

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

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Melody Mak
Job title: Band 7 Physiotherapist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]