About this role
Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the MDT at PAWC. The role will be based in the Prosthetic and Wheelchair centre which is one of the disablement service centres nationally commissioned by NHS England and provides prosthetic limb services on a regional level to people in Liverpool and surrounding areas. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing expert assessment and intervention in amputee rehabilitation, providing prosthetic limbs and enabling patients to walk and regain function.
**Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship due to the contracted working hours**
Main duties of the job
To provide the specialist assessment and treatment of patients with amputation in prosthetic rehabilitation setting. To work collaboratively within the MDT to provide a quality service that meets the needs of patients and their families. Provide education and support for junior staff and student To deputise for the Advanced Practitioner during periods of absence
About us
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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis 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 theircareers page.
Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake the assessment of primary patients with amputation including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies. To assess patients on their ability to use early walking aids and using advanced clinical reasoning skills be able to advise the MDT on the patients level of ability in using a prosthetic limb. To implement treatment plans to achieve the best functional outcome for the amputee on prosthetic limbs and optimize gait. To implement evidence based BACPAR (NICE) guidelines. Deliver and evaluate treatment programmes according to health care needs using a comprehensive range of treatment options. To manage waiting lists and prioritise referrals as appropriate. To advise, assist and educate Band 6, 5 and Band 3 therapists together with student Physiotherapists on the management of clinically complex patients. To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided, implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken. To work closely with other members of the Clinical Team to develop a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service and actively participate in the scheduled Team Meetings as required. 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 will have difficulties in understanding and communication. To provide and receive complex information that requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding. To keep up to date with advances in prosthetic limbs including microprocessor knees. To manage the regional service for the delivery of limbs and liaise with local physiotherapy services for any ongoing physiotherapy needs for the patient.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
B.S.c Hons in Physiotherapy or Grad. Diploma in physiotherapy Current registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC) Documented evidence pf CPD
Desirable
Attended clinical supervisors course Relevant introductory course in management skills
Experience Essential
Experience at Band 6 level in amputee rehabilitation Experience in supervision and training of qualified staff, assistants and students Substantial clinical experience in NHS UK or health service
Desirable
Involvement in audit/research
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of service development and implementing change Evidence of post registration training in relevant up to date amputee rehabilitation courses Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situation
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and presentation skills. Evidence of organisational skills Evidence of leadership skills. Able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Other Essential
Committed to personal and team development. Able to maintain judgement under pressure Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Member of special interest group
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aintree
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)