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Physiotherapist (Rotational) | 347 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust


Location

Southport, Merseyside | United Kingdom


Job description


Are you a Physiotherapist looking for a new and exciting career opportunity? We have a number of positions available to join our Band 5 Physiotherapy rotations across Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

Our 6 monthly rotations include:

The North West Regional Spinal Injury Centre

Paediatrics / Elective Orthopaedics

Critical Care

Orthopaedic Trauma and Rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Discharge to Assess

Stroke

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Medicine & Surgery

There will also be opportunities to gain experience in the Accident and Emergency Department.

We offer all post holders a structured support and supervision framework in addition to training and CPD opportunities. Our acute rotations include a dedicated respiratory on-call training and competency programme where you will gain experience across acute, specialist and critical care areas. We also offer new graduates an enhanced 12-month Preceptorship programme. All rotational staff are encouraged to join our monthly band 5 peer support and development groups.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team and require any further information or would like to arrange an informal visit (virtually or in person), please feel free to contact us using the information below.

1. To provide a Physiotherapy service to in and out-patients of Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

2. The post holder will manage their own clinical caseload.

3. To provide assistance for the Therapy and Rehabilitation Services in delivering the required range of therapeutic interventions and support to the client group.

4. To undertake assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment and
intervention.

5. To participate in audit and service development.

6. To accurately record, obtain, collate, and maintain patient records both manually and electronically.

7. To educate and train other health professionals including nurses and doctors with support from more senior Therapists.

8. To participate in the supervision of student therapists on clinical placement and for work experience students.

9. To take part in the departmental emergency on-call respiratory rota.

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• ​​​​​​SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available.

1. To undertake therapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans if appropriate in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality.

2. To liaise with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care, communicating patient information in relation to their care as required.

3. Manage a clinical caseload ensuring patients are see in a timely manner.

4. To ensure effective internal and external 2-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.

5. To take part in the departmental on-call respiratory rota excluding Joint Health Rotation.

6. To provide and receive complex information which requires empathy and
reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding and where skills such as motivational interviewing and counselling are required.

7. Able to formulate and implement individualised care plans, reviewing progress and adapting as required.

8. To be involved in the production and evaluation of resources produced by the department e.g. information and training packs, advice leaflets etc, providing specialist advice.

9. To provide cover for leave and sickness to the clinical service as appropriate.

10. To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in M.D.T. meetings.

11. To contribute to the development of departmental / organisational procedures and guidelines.

12. Ensure the safe use of appropriate medical devices required to carry out treatment in line with departmental procedures.

13. To participate in shift patterns to support the delivery of 7 day service as required.

14. To provide training sessions for other health care professionals and patient/carer groups.

15. To work autonomously but recognise own limitations and when to escalate issues or refer to more senior therapist for advice and support.

Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.

Advertising Date: 20th February 2024

Closing Date: 25th February 2024

Shortlisting Date: 26th February 2024

Proposed Interview Date: 4th March 2024

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Feb 2024


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