Trauma Orthopaedic Reablement Assistant Practitioner

4 months ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you interested in supporting patients on their journey home from an acute setting to their usual place of residence?

Are you interested in prevention of deconditioning and promotion of activity during hospital admission?

Do you want to work in a cohesive team that has patient care at the centre of all it does?

Based on the Aintree Hospital site, you will work as part of the integrated multidisciplinary team to deliver reablement across 3x Orthopaedic wards you will work closely with nursing/therapies to support patients being prepared for discharge and stepped down into the community.

Reablement practitioners will work alongside clinicians assisting patients in their rehabilitation and recovery across orthopaedic wards.

The reablement role supports preventing deconditioning and promotes exercise, activity and recovery. These roles are based in the ward environment, and you will work within a small team as autonomous practitioners to support in the rehabilitation of all Orthopaedic patients. The patients on your caseload will have a variety of Orthopaedic issues that may include: fractured neck of femurs, wrist fractures, ankle fractures, Upper limb fractures, tendinopathies and spinal fractures.

There are many Skills that are required for the role including

moving and handling skills,

the ability to follow a treatment plan and

the ability to work well within the multi-disciplinary team.

Assisting people with activities of daily living and promoting safe mobility, with the use of various adaptive equipment.

Teamwork and effective communication

The ability to form effective relationships with both patients and their families/carer.

You will be supported by the therapy and nursing staff and regular supervision will be provided.

Your goal as a reablement practitioner will be to support the patient within their acute hospital stay to achieve the outcome of returning home and achieving maximum independence. We foresee this will be an extremely rewarding role.

We are an acute hospital based on the outskirts of Liverpool. These posts will be based at Aintree Hospital this is a major trauma centre for Cheshire, Merseyside and isle of man.

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.

**Follow us on Social Media**:
Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

You will be supported within clinical specialist teams by enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, with a strong ethos of supervision and supporting staff wellbeing. We value individuals and encourage you to get the most out of your personal development and career, which in turn supports the hospital in delivering high quality health care. You will participate in the Trust's mandatory training programme are available to support your learning.



  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Locum Trauma and Orthopaedics Job Opportunity in MerseysideLocum People are currently recruiting for a dynamic and experienced Trauma and Orthopaedics doctor to work in a progressive hospital in Merseyside. The ideal candidate will have a full GMC licence to practice and the right to work in the UK.Job DetailsFull-time position availableMonday to Friday 9am...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Locum Trauma and Orthopaedics Job Opportunity in MerseysideLocum People are currently recruiting for a dynamic and experienced Trauma and Orthopaedics doctor to work in a progressive hospital in Merseyside. The ideal candidate will have a full GMC licence to practice and the right to work in the UK.Job DetailsFull-time position availableMonday to Friday 9am...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are a dynamic multi-disciplinary team in Liverpool Orthopaedic and Trauma service (LOTs) and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team. We are a regional Major Trauma Centre, we have an acute Neck of Femur Unit, acute Orthopaedic Wards with 100 inpatient beds as well as Fracture Clinic and virtual...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Locum People Recruitment: Trauma and Orthopaedics SHO OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for a dynamic and experienced SHO in Trauma and Orthopaedics to join our client hospital in Merseyside. This is an exciting opportunity for a doctor to work in a progressive unit with a friendly and caring atmosphere.Job Details:Full-time SHO position availableMonday...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Locum People Recruitment: Trauma and Orthopaedics SHO OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for a dynamic and experienced SHO in Trauma and Orthopaedics to join our client hospital in Merseyside. This is an exciting opportunity for a doctor to work in a progressive unit with a friendly and caring atmosphere.Job Details:Full-time SHO position availableMonday...

  • Locum Consultant

    5 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Each consultant within the department has a special interest and area of expertise. The new appointee will be expected to bring further expertise to complement the existing team in providing the people of Liverpool, Merseyside and surrounding areas with a high quality Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Service.


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Locum People Trauma and Orthopaedics Merseyside OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for an FY2/SHO in Trauma and Orthopaedics to work in a dynamic hospital based in Merseyside for an ongoing position.Job DetailsFull rota post availableMonday to Friday 9am – 5pm post availableThe trust are looking for a doctor who can start immediately. There will be...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Locum People Trauma and Orthopaedics Merseyside OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for an FY2/SHO in Trauma and Orthopaedics to work in a dynamic hospital based in Merseyside for an ongoing position.Job DetailsFull rota post availableMonday to Friday 9am – 5pm post availableThe trust are looking for a doctor who can start immediately. There will be...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The post holder will practice as an autonomous advanced practitioner. Working alongside senior medical team, the post holder will examine, assess, diagnose and treat patients within their scope of professional practice. The job is practically based, intended to ensure skills and knowledge are related to high quality care and efficient service delivery,...

  • Surgical Registrar

    3 weeks ago


    Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Job Opportunity: Locum People is currently recruiting for a Surgical Registrar in Trauma and Orthopaedics to work in a dynamic hospital in Merseyside.Job Details:Full-time rota post availableMonday to Friday 9am – 5pm post availableImmediate start requiredRequirements:Full GMC licence to practiceRight to work in the UKAbout the Department:The department is...

  • Surgical Registrar

    3 weeks ago


    Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Job Opportunity: Locum People is currently recruiting for a Surgical Registrar in Trauma and Orthopaedics to work in a dynamic hospital in Merseyside.Job Details:Full-time rota post availableMonday to Friday 9am – 5pm post availableImmediate start requiredRequirements:Full GMC licence to practiceRight to work in the UKAbout the Department:The department is...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    3 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have a vacancy for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the team on Ward 31 at Aintree. This is a busy ward for patients requiring trauma orthopaedic surgery. Pre operative and post-operative care will be a key role as well as support with rehabilitation post surgery and getting the patient ready for discharge. We are looking for experienced Health...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    3 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have a vacancy for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the team on Ward 31 at Aintree. This is a busy ward for patients requiring trauma orthopaedic surgery. Pre operative and post-operative care will be a key role as well as support with rehabilitation post surgery and getting the patient ready for discharge. We are looking for experienced Health...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Locum People are currently recruiting for an FY2/SHO in Trauma and OrthopaedicsThe successful candidate will work in a dynamic hospital based in Merseyside for an ongoing position. There are two available options: a full rota post and a Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm post. The trust requires a doctor who can start immediately and offers plenty of support for...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Locum People Full time

    Locum People are currently recruiting for an FY2/SHO in Trauma and OrthopaedicsThe successful candidate will work in a dynamic hospital based in Merseyside for an ongoing position. There are two available options: a full rota post and a Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm post. The trust requires a doctor who can start immediately and offers plenty of support for...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    3 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Spire Healthcare Ltd Full time

    **Theatre Practitioner - Scrub | Theatres | Band 5/6 Equivalent | Full Time | Liverpool | Up to £1000 Joining Bonus Offered** Spire Liverpool has an exciting opportunity for an Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner to join our warm and friendly team. We are looking to develop our theatre service by investing in our orthopaedic scrub team. As a scrub practitioner...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    You will be supported within clinical specialist teams by enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, with a strong ethos of supervision and supporting staff wellbeing. We value individuals and encourage you to get the most out of your personal development and career, which in turn supports the hospital in delivering high quality health care. You will participate...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    4 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Trauma & Orthopaedics Major Trauma Ward Healthcare Assistant 37.5 Hours per week - day and night shifts. Permanent We are a 21 bedded unit which treats patients who have complex needs secondary to trauma across Merseyside & Chesire. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Your World Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist Specialist to join our team at an Acute Hospital in Liverpool. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Acute Orthopaedics, ideally in the NHS, and will be able to provide high-quality care to patients...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Your World Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist Specialist to join our team at an Acute Hospital in Liverpool. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Acute Orthopaedics, ideally in the NHS, and will be able to provide high-quality care to patients...