Physiotherapist | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Liverpool is seeking a skilled Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to join their Trauma Orthopaedic inpatient service at Aintree Hospital. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in acute critical care. This role involves managing complex patient cases and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. This position offers a supportive environment with abundant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in acute critical care and respiratory care.
• Proven experience in dealing with trauma orthopaedic patients.
• Competent in respiratory on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard physiotherapy service for orthopaedic conditions.
• Manage own caseload and support junior physiotherapists.
• Participate in departmental emergency on-call rota.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership skills

Patient-centred values

Education

Relevant physiotherapy degree

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, managing patients’ needs from admission through rehabilitation and discharge. This will be 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 the pathways. Therefore, we require staff with previous experience working in acute critical care, respiratory, and orthopaedics. Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in dealing with trauma orthopaedic patients and who are respiratory on-call competent.

You will support the MDT in delivering interventions to improve trauma orthopaedic patient outcomes. You should have 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’re proud of our inclusive culture, where your voice and expertise are genuinely valued. You’ll have access to mentorship, CPD opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of AHP service delivery.

• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients with orthopaedic conditions.
• To be knowledgeable in managing patients with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and to provide educational/supervisory support to fellow physiotherapists, patients, relatives, and other healthcare professionals.
• To complete specialist orthopaedic assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment.
• To work cohesively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and coordinated patient care.
• To manage own caseload and support junior members in prioritising and delegating caseload.
• To support supervisory, teaching, and education activities within the team and serve as a Clinical Educator for students on clinical placement.
• To contribute to operational management and deputise for team leaders in their absence, liaising with Therapy Managers.
• To utilise evidence-based practice and support service development, audits, and recommendations for change.

About Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We comprise Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024, to improve patient care. The group employs over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities across Merseyside, providing general, emergency, and specialised regional services.

Aintree University Hospital is the regional adult major trauma centre, hosting regional services including an award-winning stroke unit. Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic, and treatment services along with rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specializes in women and babies’ health, delivering over 7,200 babies annually. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest in the country offering inpatients with 100% single bedrooms, focusing on complex and specialist care.

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

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Undertake physiotherapy assessments, diagnose, and implement treatment plans, evaluating care for routine and complex patients.
2. Advise, assist, and educate staff grade Physiotherapists and students in managing routine patients.
3. Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, and all health and social care professionals regarding patient care, including those with communication difficulties.
4. Participate in departmental Out of Hours Working and Emergency On-Call Rota.
5. Represent Physiotherapy Service at multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care.
6. Attend relevant ward rounds and clinics, assessing, advising, and treating patients as required.

This advert closes on Monday 4 Aug 2025.