Band 5 Physiotherapist

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust and Charity; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a skilled physiotherapist to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality assessments and interventions for patients with neurological conditions. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a relevant degree in physiotherapy. The position offers flexible working hours, including evening and weekend shifts, ensuring a rich clinical learning experience within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Health Professions Council Registered Physiotherapist.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the role of a Band 5 Physiotherapist.
• Experience in all clinical areas relevant to the post's rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and comprehensive Physiotherapy assessments.
• Ensure appropriate evidence-based pathways of care and communications.
• Work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to think quickly and assess clinical situations

Ability to motivate patients and other staff

Knowledge of team/group dynamics

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and motivated physiotherapist to join our busy physiotherapy service. As part of the Walton Centre Therapy Service you will join our exceptional multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for adults with a variety of neurological conditions. With the potential to rotate through the fields of acute neurology / neurosurgery, acute respiratory / intensive care services and complex rehabilitation you will receive training, support and appraisal from highly skilled, senior physiotherapy staff as well as regular shared learning opportunities across the multidisciplinary team. Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be a strong team player with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. These positions would suit experienced junior physiotherapists or newly qualified physiotherapists looking to specialise within the field of neuroscience and rehabilitation. The Walton Centre is committed to flexible working arrangements across the multidisciplinary teams and as such you will be expected to participate in evening and weekend working including 7 day rotas according to the requirements of the service. For further information and / or an informal visit please contact Ms Jo Haworth, Principal Physiotherapist on 0151 556 3961. This advert will close upon reaching saturation.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality and comprehensive Physiotherapy assessments and interventions with guidance and supervision from Physiotherapy Team Leads.
• Ensure appropriate evidence based pathways of care and communications via liaison with Medical Teams and referral to other agencies as required.
• To work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Working closely with colleagues to achieve optimum clinical outcomes.

About Us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Details

Date posted: 22 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 160-7540295

Job locations: Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ

Job Description & Responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Essential

• Health Professions Council Registered Physiotherapist
• BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

• Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and the role of a Band 5 Physiotherapist within a team.
• To have a clear understanding of the role of a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a specialist hospital.
• Experience in all clinical areas relevant to the post's rotations

Desirable

• Must be able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues
• Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action
• To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to motivate patients and other staff

Desirable

• Ability to actively promote the role of the physiotherapist within the Walton Centre NHS Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ

Employer's website: https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/