To assess and treat patients referred to the team, with both direct/indirectsupervision and guidance from Senior Therapists.

To participate in a range of Ward settings and Outpatient departments.

To assist Senior staff in the organisation of work within a clinical area andsupervising Physiotherapy Assistants, Work Experience Students andHealthcare Cadets.

Main duties of the job

To undertake Physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose, implementtreatment plans and evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routinepatients.

To undertake Physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose, implementtreatment plans and evaluate care delivery according to health care needs forcomplex patients with the support of the Senior Therapists within the team.

To participate in Clinical Specialist led clinics as required per rotation.

To participate in Physiotherapy rotations as part of the Staff grade rotationprogramme.

To liaise regularly with Senior colleagues regarding management of caseload,treatment progression and on-going care.

To participate in departmental planned out of hours working and the EmergencyOn-Call Rota.

To participate in multi-disciplinary working and take an active part in MDTmeetings.

To participate in teaching and advice giving sessions with patients, carers andother Health Care Professionals to ensure best provision of patient care.

To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all Health CareProfessionals about all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who willhave difficulties in understanding and communication.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To comply with the Health & Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance atmandatory training sessions as specified by the Trust.

To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures.

Ensure all accidents, incidents and hazards are reported and dealt with accordingto Trust requirements.

To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and rules ofprofessional conduct.

To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatmentrecords in line with Trust and Departmental Standards of Practice.

To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on best available clinicalevidence.

To comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott recommendations.

To participate in Clinical Audit as appropriate in each speciality area under thesupervision of a Senior Therapist.

To gain valid informed consent in line with Trust and departmental policy.

To identify clinical risk within own patient case-load and liaise with Senior Therapist for appropriate support.To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPDactivities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Professions Council Registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a wide range of specialties including acute medicine, respiratory, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation.

Desirable

• UK NHS experience (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• Some experience as a basic grade
• Member of a special interest group

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage own caseload

Skills

Essential

• Good clinical, planning and evaluation skills
• Time management skills
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

• I.T. skills

Other

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Reliability
• Willingness to work flexibly

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LUHFT

Liverpool

L97AL

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