Main area: Orthopaedic Physiotherapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (7 day working)
Job ref: 409-6678394-B
Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Ormskirk District General Hospital
Town: Ormskirk
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/02/2025 23:59
Senior Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Orthopaedic Therapy Team. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in elective and trauma orthopaedic rehabilitation and will actively seek opportunities to support the development of the service. We offer a supportive and friendly environment and welcome innovative ideas. The trust is committed to the professional development of staff, with clinical supervision and peer development being a core element of this role. The provision of clinical education for students from surrounding universities will be expected. The Orthopaedic Physiotherapist will play a key role across a seven-day service, with opportunities to work with in-patients, community outreach, and outpatients. We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic and motivated, with strong clinical, communication, organizational, and time management skills, who will support the driving force to change and innovate service development within our Orthopaedic Therapy service. The successful candidate will primarily be based at Ormskirk Hospital; however, they will have opportunities to work within our multi-specialty areas. Main duties of the job
To assess and identify the individual needs of referred patients, clinically diagnose, and implement treatment plans if appropriate, in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity, and individuality. To participate in a 7-day service. In accordance with best practice, implement and evaluate Therapy Intervention. To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication. To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers as necessary. To liaise with hospital/community-based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of treatment and provision of equipment/adaptations to facilitate hospital discharge/prevent re-admission and support resettlement/re-enablement into the community. To participate in the respiratory on-call service. Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five-Star Patient Care. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES To assess and identify the individual needs of referred patients, clinically diagnose, and implement treatment plans if appropriate, in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity, and individuality. To take part in extended working rotas as appropriate. In accordance with best practice, implement and evaluate Therapy Intervention. To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication. To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers as necessary. To liaise with hospital/community-based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of treatment and provision of equipment/adaptations to facilitate hospital discharge/prevent re-admission and support resettlement/re-enablement into the community. To provide and receive complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding. To be part of the Respiratory on Call rota if applicable. Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Membership/participant of Special Interest Groups if applicable. Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy. Current HCPC registration. Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses/CPD. Skills
Excellent communication skills, ability to share information at MDT case conference experience, able to deal with conflict resolution. Ability to work autonomously and independently with MDT. Awareness of up-to-date NHS issues, Clinical Governance, and its application with therapy. Ability to manage change in a flexible, diplomatic, and positive manner. Maintain own clinical role and be aware of boundaries with other professionals. Wide range of good clinical reasoning skills, assessment and treatment skills, able to problem-solve and make decisions. Ability to delegate appropriately and supervise other staff and support senior staff as necessary. Effective teaching and presentation skills. Other
The post includes a combination of complex physical activities with duties being carried out in a variety of settings across the clinical sites. The post holder will be required to work across sites including hospital/community settings. To be able to carry out moving and handling with patients using equipment e.g., hoists, or use of specialist medical devices related to specialism. The post holder will be required to use frequent concentration in assessing patients and devising care plans during the day. Conveying complex information in a comprehensible and practical way to clients, families, and carers where there may be significant barriers to understanding. Prioritizing clinical work responding to unpredictable demands on time e.g., responding to bleeps for urgent referrals. The post holder will often have to overcome barriers to communication such as illiteracy, learning difficulties, hearing and sight impairment, language, and may have to work with interpreters. Communication with and have direct contact with a wide variety of people, including health, social care, and education professionals, patients, carers, and the public. Daily involvement with chronically and terminally ill patients and their carers. The post holder will be exposed to sensitive, emotional, and distressing circumstances, including terminally ill patients and abusive patients/carers. The post holder will be exposed to the working conditions associated with a clinical environment. Routinely encounters unpleasant smells and sights, with possible exposure to bodily fluids including blood and sputum. Ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the post. 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. 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 [emailprotected]. 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, is 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. 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 enroll 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 discuss flexible working options at the interview stage. Working for Team MWL Staff recognition is especially important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognize 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 of annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing program offers a variety of services. The Trust is a non-smoking environment 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 behavior 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 Trust's 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. Sharon Saunders - Clinical Therapy Manager
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NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Orthopaedic Therapy Team. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in elective and trauma orthopaedic rehabilitation and will actively seek opportunities to support the development of the service. We offer a supportive and friendly environment and welcome innovative ideas. The trust is committed to the professional development of staff, with clinical supervision and peer development being a core element of this role. The provision of clinical education for students from surrounding universities will be expected. The Orthopaedic Physiotherapist will play a key role across a seven-day service, with opportunities to work with in-patients, community outreach, and outpatients. We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic and motivated, with strong clinical, communication, organizational, and time management skills, who will support the driving force to change and innovate service development within our Orthopaedic Therapy service. The successful candidate will primarily be based at Ormskirk Hospital; however, they will have opportunities to work within our multi-specialty areas. Main duties of the job
To assess and identify the individual needs of referred patients, clinically diagnose, and implement treatment plans if appropriate, in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity, and individuality. To participate in a 7-day service. In accordance with best practice, implement and evaluate Therapy Intervention. To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication. To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers as necessary. To liaise with hospital/community-based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of treatment and provision of equipment/adaptations to facilitate hospital discharge/prevent re-admission and support resettlement/re-enablement into the community. To participate in the respiratory on-call service. Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five-Star Patient Care. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES To assess and identify the individual needs of referred patients, clinically diagnose, and implement treatment plans if appropriate, in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity, and individuality. To take part in extended working rotas as appropriate. In accordance with best practice, implement and evaluate Therapy Intervention. To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication. To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers as necessary. To liaise with hospital/community-based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of treatment and provision of equipment/adaptations to facilitate hospital discharge/prevent re-admission and support resettlement/re-enablement into the community. To provide and receive complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding. To be part of the Respiratory on Call rota if applicable. Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Membership/participant of Special Interest Groups if applicable. Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy. Current HCPC registration. Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses/CPD. Skills
Excellent communication skills, ability to share information at MDT case conference experience, able to deal with conflict resolution. Ability to work autonomously and independently with MDT. Awareness of up-to-date NHS issues, Clinical Governance, and its application with therapy. Ability to manage change in a flexible, diplomatic, and positive manner. Maintain own clinical role and be aware of boundaries with other professionals. Wide range of good clinical reasoning skills, assessment and treatment skills, able to problem-solve and make decisions. Ability to delegate appropriately and supervise other staff and support senior staff as necessary. Effective teaching and presentation skills. Other
The post includes a combination of complex physical activities with duties being carried out in a variety of settings across the clinical sites. The post holder will be required to work across sites including hospital/community settings. To be able to carry out moving and handling with patients using equipment e.g., hoists, or use of specialist medical devices related to specialism. The post holder will be required to use frequent concentration in assessing patients and devising care plans during the day. Conveying complex information in a comprehensible and practical way to clients, families, and carers where there may be significant barriers to understanding. Prioritizing clinical work responding to unpredictable demands on time e.g., responding to bleeps for urgent referrals. The post holder will often have to overcome barriers to communication such as illiteracy, learning difficulties, hearing and sight impairment, language, and may have to work with interpreters. Communication with and have direct contact with a wide variety of people, including health, social care, and education professionals, patients, carers, and the public. Daily involvement with chronically and terminally ill patients and their carers. The post holder will be exposed to sensitive, emotional, and distressing circumstances, including terminally ill patients and abusive patients/carers. The post holder will be exposed to the working conditions associated with a clinical environment. Routinely encounters unpleasant smells and sights, with possible exposure to bodily fluids including blood and sputum. Ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the post. 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. 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 [emailprotected]. 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, is 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. 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 enroll 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 discuss flexible working options at the interview stage. Working for Team MWL Staff recognition is especially important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognize 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 of annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing program offers a variety of services. The Trust is a non-smoking environment 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 behavior 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 Trust's 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. Sharon Saunders - Clinical Therapy Manager
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