Physiotherapist – Band 6

Location: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Aintree Hospital
Area: Merseyside NHS
Salary: £Negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Working Hours: 09:00–17:00

Job Details

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join its Therapies Medicine service at Aintree Hospital.

The successful candidate will work within an acute setting on a Medicine Escalation Ward, providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention to support patients with a range of medical needs.

The role will involve physiotherapy assessment, chest physiotherapy, equipment provision and discharge planning, with active participation in daily multidisciplinary board rounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments within an acute medical environment.

• Provide appropriate evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to support patients’ mobility, function and recovery.

• Carry out chest physiotherapy assessments and interventions as clinically required.

• Assess for and arrange appropriate equipment to support patient safety, mobility and independence.

• Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning, working closely with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.

• Attend daily board rounds and provide specialist physiotherapy input regarding patient management and discharge.

• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans in response to changing clinical needs.

• Identify and manage clinical risks appropriately.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional and NHS standards.

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy.

• Current HCPC registration.

• Previous experience working within an acute hospital setting.

• Experience within acute medicine is highly desirable.

• Confident carrying out physiotherapy assessments and interventions.

• Experience with chest physiotherapy.

• Experience assessing and providing appropriate equipment.

• Strong understanding of discharge planning and multidisciplinary working.

• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy caseload within an acute environment.

Why Apply?

• Ongoing Band 6 locum opportunity.

• Specialist role within an acute medical setting.

• Full-time hours, 09:00–17:00.

• Opportunity to develop further experience in acute medicine and respiratory/chest physiotherapy.

• Competitive, negotiable hourly rate.

• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout the placement.

Reference Code: U.83670.002009.B20976