Specialist Weight Management Physiotherapist
Job Description
Job summary
*Please note that there is no on call requirement as part of this role*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Specialist Weight Management Team at Aintree Hospital. We are a highly specialist Tier 3 Service treating and managing people living with obesity across Liverpool and surrounding areas.
The service is led by Professor John Wilding and you will be joined by a committed team of consultants, GP's, physiotherapists, dietitians, an occupational therapist, assistant practitioners and administrators.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with members of the MDT, the post holder will be responsible for delivering a specialist physiotherapy service to patients living with obesity and obesity-related conditions.
The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and treatment for individuals with complex obesity in an outpatient service across both hospital and community sites (both in face to face and virtual settings).
Assessment and treatment will be in the form of 1:1 and joint clinics (with a dietitian), group based programmes, as well as referral to and liaison with local public health initiatives.
You will work alongside patients to manage their weight with conservative approaches, in addition to supporting patients wishing to pursue bariatric surgery.
The role offers the opportunity to blend a wide range of physiotherapy skills, well being interventions and behaviour change in a holistic manner. You will participate in service development and be part of the full MDT approach to patient care.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job responsibilities
- Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out assessment and treatment of patients through face to face and telephone consultations
- Responsible for the effective running of physiotherapy and joint weight management clinics.
- Support general health and well being by collaborating with public health initiatives and community services.
- Responsible for safe and effective running of group based scenarios.
- Motivate and lead colleagues, champion service user safety, dignity and drive continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-registration experience
- Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of a contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice
- Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection
- Working knowledge of current NHS issues
- Evidence of self directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
- Evidence of time management and organisational skills
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
- Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary
- Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team
- Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
- Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in medical / surgical specialties
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 Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
