Physiotherapist (Rotational)

Are you a Physiotherapist looking for a new and exciting career opportunity? We have a two 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

• Complex Rehabilitation

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

• The post holder will manage their own clinical caseload.

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

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

• To participate in audit and service development.

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

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

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

• To take part in the departmental emergency on-call respiratory rota, + To undertake therapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans if appropriate in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To process referrals for equipment as appropriate to clinical area, including stock maintenance and collection/cleaning of equipment.

• To develop and maintain accessible patient information, equipment and resources to complement Rehabilitation.

• To be responsible for the timely and accurate collection of such statistics / records as are required nationally and departmentally and to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

• To develop knowledge and skills in specific therapy practice through a competency based programme led by the team leader.

• To contribute to the Induction, development and training of therapy assistants, students and other colleagues as appropriate and as advised by the clinical supervisor.

• To participate in service training, keeping up to date with relevant practice and maintaining CPD portfolio.

• To identify own personal development needs with supervisor through supervision and Personal Development Plans.

• To actively contribute to Trust/Departmental activities in relation to Clinical Governance and audit in service area as requested by clinical supervisor.

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.

Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, to the application process, please contact [email protected]

We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.

The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click here to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.

If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service to which a small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

Flexible Working

We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:

· All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.

· There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.

· Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.

At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to also discuss flexible working options at interview stage.

Working for Team MWL

Staff recognition is especially important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Employee of the month. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

The Trust is a non-smoking across all our sites. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action. For more information, see the Smoke Free NHS website

You must ensure that your application, including personal statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Additional Information

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE, which can be found here.

An applicant guide to help and support you with your application and what to expect during your recruitment journey can be accessed in the supporting documents.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.