Specialist Physiotherapist

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to join our orthopaedic team at Ormskirk and Southport Hospitals. The successful candidate will work across both sites, with the primary base being at Ormskirk Hospital assessing and treating elective orthopaedic patients, with opportunity to work with trauma patients on both the Southport site and in the post-operative care ward in Ormskirk. You will join a supportive and friendly team, with opportunities for professional development, close managerial support, and an opportunity to be involved in service change and improvement. This post is an excellent opportunity for experienced Band 5s or current Band 6s looking to develop their leadership skills and specialist clinical skills in an inpatient orthopaedic setting. There are opportunities to contribute to the development of the service in both the elective and trauma orthopaedics pathways. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills within the trauma and orthopaedic field, be able to communicate effectively and have good organisational and time management skills. This is a Band 6 Physiotherapy post, working 37.5 hrs per week. There is a requirement to cover weekends and bank holidays on a rota, and the post is part of the Trust's on call respiratory rota., The ability to work both individually and as a member of a team and to prioritise a busy workload is a key requirement of this post. Previous experience within this area is essential. A minimum of 18 months post graduate experience is preferable. You will be expected to support student placements with the opportunity to gain a clinical educator qualification if needed. A robust supervision and in-service training programme will ensure you are supported throughout your time with us. CPD and all training opportunities are actively encouraged to ensure your personal objectives and clinical development are achieved. The team delivers inpatient and outpatient services across Ormskirk and Southport sites providing an excellent service for both elective and trauma patients. A flexible approach to day to day tasks is essential, in order to meet the demands of the service.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.