Job Description

Band 7 Static Specialist Physiotherapist - Rheumatology



An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our specialist Rheumatology team at Broadgreen and Aintree Hospitals. We invite applications for a static Band 7 Physiotherapy post specialising in Rheumatology.



We seek a motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team, providing expert care across the Trust. This role offers the chance to manage a complex and varied caseload, contribute to service development, and lead staff training within a supportive, multidisciplinary team (MDT).



Our Rheumatology Therapies team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and support staff, delivers care across therapy-led clinics, the Non-Inflammatory Clinical Assessment Service (NI-CAS), and Consultant Rheumatologist clinics.



We operate a hybrid clinic model tailored to clinical need, combining face-to-face and virtual appointments.



Applications are welcome from those seeking a training post, which may be offered under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change terms.



Band 7 Physiotherapists play a key role in maintaining high clinical standards across sites, including leading training, supporting Band 8 staff with service improvements, and undertaking research and audit.



This role is structured as 80% clinical work and 20% Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).



About the Role



The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to deliver expert physiotherapy for patients with diverse rheumatological conditions and provide specialist rehabilitation within the rheumatology service. They will support patients across the full pathway, from diagnostic assessment clinics to rehabilitation and onward referral to community services.



You will participate in the Non-Inflammatory Clinical Assessment Service, developing advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and diagnostic skills for patients with undifferentiated multi-joint and soft tissue conditions referred from primary care. This includes referring for and interpreting investigations such as imaging and blood tests.



The role includes contributing to service development and enhancing evidence-based care pathways for Axial Spondyloarthropathy and other rheumatological conditions, alongside supporting physiotherapy for the National Alkaptonuria Centre within the Trust.



This rewarding post requires clinical autonomy, strong decision-making, leadership, teamwork, continuous learning, and holistic, patient-centred care.



We seek a physiotherapist with broad experience in Rheumatology, MSK outpatients, and Pain Management; resilience; commitment to MDT working; research and audit skills; and leadership qualities.



Additional opportunities include supervising junior staff, supporting student education, and involvement in research, audit, and service development.



Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.



We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.



UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.



For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.



Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.



For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page .



Please review attached Band 7 job description. Key areas of responsibility for this role are:



As a Band 7 Physiotherapist within our Rheumatology Service, you will:



Deliver high-quality physiotherapy care through comprehensive assessment, clinical diagnosis, and the development of individualised treatment plans for both routine and complex patient

Continuously evaluate and adapt treatment plans to meet changing patient needs and maximise outcome

Plan and manage your own caseload autonomously, balancing service demands and patient priorities effectivel

Supervise and support the development of Band 6 and Band 5 physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and students, contributing to a positive learning environmen

Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, carers, and other health and social care professionals -- including individuals with communication or cognitive challenge

Represent the Physiotherapy team in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, ensuring a coordinated and collaborative approach to patient car

Support the operational running of the team, including deputising for the Team Leader Physiotherapist when required, and contributing to service development and improvement initiative

Contribute to developing a world class Rheumatology Therapy Service for the population of Liverpool

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name



Sophie Taylor or Trevor Lewis



Job title



Clinical Physiotherapy Specialists/ Advanced Clinical Practitioners Rheumatology Service



Email address



Telephone number



0151 282 6566