Senior Physiotherapist

River Alliance of Wisconsin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team at a leading hospital in Liverpool. In this role, you will engage in a variety of rotations across multiple specialties, including neurology, stroke recovery, and cardiac rehabilitation. You'll be supported by experienced clinical specialists, ensuring that you can provide outstanding patient care while developing your own skills. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in the community, with opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to work-life balance. If you're passionate about physiotherapy and eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent with HCPC registration required.
• Significant post-registration experience in a junior rotational post.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiotherapy assessments and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Educate and advise junior staff and students in patient management.

Skills

Physiotherapy Assessment

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

Problem-solving

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 November 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Key details

Location

Site: Royal Liverpool Hospital

Address: Mount Vernon Street

Town: Liverpool

Postcode: L7 8YE

Major / Minor Region: Merseyside

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Grade: (Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Pharmacy, Imaging and Therapies

Job overview

Rotational Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit Band 6 physiotherapists to work across inpatient, outpatient and community rotations within our large acute teaching hospitals Foundation trust.

Therapists are supported by highly skilled Clinical Specialists and Senior Therapists who are committed to delivering excellent patient care and staff development. This role requires the application of clinical knowledge gained from a breadth of experience at Band 5 level. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, time-management and interpersonal skills, and be motivated to work effectively both alone and as part of a team.

Advert

Band 6 Physiotherapists undertake 9 month rotations across a number of specialist teams. Rotations are based across the trust and include the following areas:

• Acute Neurology
• Stroke
• Liverpool Stroke Recovery Partnership
• Acute Medicine
• Cardiac Rehab
• Critical Care
• A&E
• Gerontology Outpatients
• Frailty
• Musculoskeletal
• NIV
• Orthopaedics
• Major Trauma
• Spines
• Respiratory
• Surgery
• Weight Management
• Vascular

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 shifts; working on-call.

Part time applications will be considered.

Working for our organisation

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. 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 ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post-registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad range of clinical experience to include musculoskeletal / medical / respiratory conditions
• 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

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• 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

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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 workload, determine priorities and delegate tasks
• Demonstrates an ability to problem-solve

Other

Essential criteria

• 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

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Lisa James

Job title: Therapy Lead

Email address: [email protected]

Telephone number: 0151 529 6857

For further details / informal visits contact: Jo O'Neill

Therapy Lead: 0151 529 8084