About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic Physiotherapist or Nurse to join the Liverpool Ventilation Service based at Aintree Hospital, to provide maternity leave cover at band 7 for 9 months.
Alongside existing ventilation practitioners, you will work in a senior role providing expert assessment and treatment for patients requiring ventilation. The role is based in the ambulatory ventilation team, providing highly specialised care in the outpatient setting, as well as inpatient in other hospitals, and in the community.
Duties include independent commencement, and support of patients on long-term non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Advanced secretion management skills would be advantageous, including assessment and use of mechanical cough augmentation.
Independent and collaborative working skills are both crucial to this exciting role.
Main duties of the job
Undertake assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations using advanced clinical reasoning skills. Clinically diagnose and implement evidence-based treatment plans. Effectively communicate with patients, carers, and other health care professionals; this includes working across organisational boundaries. Deliver specialist education in long term ventilation to patients, carers, and other professionals as part of a commitment to local, regional, and national education programmes. Manage the caseload and prioritise patients as appropriate. Work closely with other members of the team in the multi-disciplinary service. Maintain and build upon current knowledge of evidence-based practice, developing a highly specialised knowledge of conditions and treatment. Development of innovative services within the specialist field Deliver and disseminate the findings of evaluation and audit and participate in relevant networks and conferences.
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
Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification that is attached to this advert.
Please ensure that you have read the job overview and main duties clearly stated in the advert and have the appropriate skill set to apply for this specialised role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
B.Sc in Physiotherapy Grad.Diploma in Physiotherapy Current registration with HCPC Post Graduate courses in Management at various levels/equivalent
Desirable
Post-Graduate courses in a variety of specialities/clinical education
Experience Essential
Experience working in working in various specialities and in management roles
Knowledge Desirable
Experience in conducting audit Experience in conducting or supporting Research projects
Skills Essential
Excellent written and oral communication skills Forward thinking with knowledge of current NHS/speciality issues Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others Excellent managerial skills Ability to manage and work as part of MDT Able to handle difficult, sensitive and emotional situations Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aintree University Hospital Site
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)