Rotational Physiotherapist

Band 6 Physiotherapists undertake nine-month rotations across a range of specialist services within Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and partner organisations. Rotations provide opportunities to develop clinical expertise across acute, rehabilitation and community pathways while working with a diverse patient population.

We are committed to supporting your ongoing development through structured supervision, education and training. You will be allocated a named supervisor and have access to study days, development programmes and specialist learning opportunities.

As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will also contribute to the development of junior colleagues, therapy support workers and students, while participating in service improvement, audit, quality improvement and research activities.

The Physiotherapy Service operates seven days a week with extended hours to meet patient needs. Successful candidates will be expected to work flexibly across services, including weekends, late shifts and participation in the respiratory on-call rota where required.

1. To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implementagreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health careneeds for routine and complex patients.2. To advise, assist and educate, staff grade Physiotherapist and studentPhysiotherapist 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 andEmergency 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 theMultidisciplinary Team, assessing, advising and treating patients as required.

Please refer to detailed Job Description attached

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

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 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 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.

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

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Essential: - Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent; - HCPC registration