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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Sports & Fitness
    Healthcare
  • Liverpool
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should be motivated with therapy experience, capable of managing a complex caseload autonomously, providing leadership, and improving service quality through evidence-based practice.
  • You will manage a diverse caseload, provide leadership to junior staff, drive service improvement, and deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy and care to complex patients.

Requirements

  • If you’re motivated, with therapy experience and skills, a passion to be part this service, and share our aim for perfect care, we’d like to hear from you.
  • The post holder will be expected to effectively manage a caseload of patient’s co-morbidities as an autonomous practitioner, using evidence based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions of the patient group.
  • The post holder will provide leadership for junior staff, when appropriate, through supervision and appraisal.
  • The post holder will participate in planning, development and evaluation of services provided, holding responsibility for defined service improvement projects.
  • The post holder will take a holistic approach in the assessment and treatment of patients, being responsible for the provision of appropriate, high quality therapy and care to a caseload which may be of a complex nature, using the appropriate model of care and evidenced based practice.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will be expected to effectively manage a caseload of patient’s co-morbidities as an autonomous practitioner, using evidence based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions of the patient group.
  • The post holder will provide leadership for junior staff, when appropriate, through supervision and appraisal.
  • The post holder will participate in planning, development and evaluation of services provided, holding responsibility for defined service improvement projects.
  • The post holder will take a holistic approach in the assessment and treatment of patients, being responsible for the provision of appropriate, high quality therapy and care to a caseload which may be of a complex nature, using the appropriate model of care and evidenced based practice.

FAQs

What is the main goal of the Liverpool Community Physiotherapy service?

The main goal of the Liverpool Community Physiotherapy service is to promote independence and improve the quality of life for individuals with physical problems caused by accidents, ageing, disease, or disability.

What types of conditions will I be working with as a Physiotherapist?

As a Physiotherapist, you will work with a variety of conditions, including respiratory conditions, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, mobility issues, neurological conditions, and patients receiving palliative care.

Is there a requirement for previous therapy experience?

Yes, the role requires candidates to have therapy experience and skills.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be working as part of a very supportive team that includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and assistant practitioners.

What does managing a caseload involve?

Managing a caseload involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions for patients, taking into account their co-morbidities and using evidence-based, patient-centred principles.

Will I have leadership responsibilities in this role?

Yes, the post holder will provide leadership for junior staff by offering supervision and appraisal when appropriate.

Can I participate in service development projects?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to participate in planning, development, and evaluation of services and hold responsibility for defined service improvement projects.

Are flexible working arrangements available?

Yes, flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For more details or informal visits, you can contact Niamh Hansberry, the North Team Lead Physiotherapist, via email at Niamh.Hansberry@merseycare.nhs.uk or by telephone at 0151 295 3988.

What is Mersey Care’s commitment to patient care?

Mersey Care is committed to ‘perfect care’ – ensuring that care is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient.

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.