Senior Orthopaedic Physiotherapist in Ormskirk inOrmskirk PUBLISHED MON 31 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Orthopaedic Therapy Team. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in elective and trauma orthopaedic rehabilitation, and will actively seek opportunities to support the development of the service. We offer a supportive and friendly environment, and welcome innovative ideas.
The trust is committed to the professional development of staff, with clinical supervision and peer development being a core element of this role. The provision of clinical education for students from surrounding universities will be expected.
The Orthopaedic Physiotherapist will be a key role across a seven day service and there are opportunities to work with in-patients, community outreach and outpatients. We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic and motivated with an emphasis in clinical, communication, organisational and time management skills, who will support the driving force to change and innovative service development within our Orthopaedic Therapy service.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at Ormskirk Hospital however will have opportunity to work within our multi-specialty areas.
Interview Date - Week commencing 24th February 2025
- To assess and identify the individual needs of referred patients, to clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans, if appropriate, in a manner that respects people's privacy, dignity and individuality.
- To participate in a 7 day service .
- In accordance with best practice, implement and evaluate Therapy Intervention.
- To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication.
- To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers as necessary.
- To liaise with hospital/community based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of treatment and provision of equipment/adaptations to facilitate hospital discharge/prevent re-admission and support resettlement/re-enablement into the community.
- To participate in the respiratory on-call service
About us
Please see attached Job Description for Full Details.
Advertising Date - 31st March 2025
Closing Date - 21st April 2025
Proposed Interview Date - W/C 5th May 2025
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
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Benefits
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