Specialist Physiotherapist

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks an experienced Physiotherapist to provide specialized service in outpatient settings for bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor disorders. The ideal candidate needs strong assessment skills and at least 2 years post-graduate NHS experience. The role emphasizes high clinical care standards and patient empathy, offering a supportive environment for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Access to continuing professional development

Clinical governance and research opportunities

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy with HCPC registration.
• At least 2 years post-graduate NHS experience as a Physiotherapist.
• Demonstrable post-graduate CPD activity required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients/clients in your care professionally and legally.
• Ensure high standard of clinical care and support junior staff.
• Comprehensive assessment of patients with diverse presentations.

Skills

Skilled assessment and treatment techniques

Clinical expertise

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Time management skills

Education

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy membership with HCPC registration

Minimum of 2 years post-graduate NHS experience

Demonstrable post-graduate CPD activity

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist, with an interest in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Urology and Colorectal conditions has arisen. This post is to provide a highly skilled and specialised physiotherapy service in predominantly an outpatient setting. You will be responsible for providing a service to women and men with bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor disorders as well as providing an obstetric service which may include the provision of classes. You should be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy with HCPC registration and have at least 2 years post graduate NHS experience as a Physiotherapist. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate appropriate CPD activity. All applicants should be able to demonstrate skilled assessment and treatment techniques, clinical expertise and effective decision making. You will be enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated with excellent clinical, organisational and time management skills. Strong communication skills are essential as a great deal of empathy and patience is required due to the nature of the conditions seen. A flexible approach to day-to-day tasks is essential, to meet the demands of the service. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.

Responsibilities

• To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care.
• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients/clients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use specialist clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
• Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using assessment, reasoning skills and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options. Formulate an initial diagnosis and prognoses in order to recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive discharge plans.
• To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 clinician for managing patients/clients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions.
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
• To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations.

About the Trust and Equal Opportunities

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion statements follow, including guaranteed interview schemes for disabled applicants and armed forces veterans where minimum criteria are met, as part of our commitment to fair recruitment.

The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting; equality monitoring information is used to review recruitment practices and enable disability reasonable adjustments.

For visa sponsorship, DBS checks, and disclosure requirements, see the Trust guidance in the full job description.

Flexible Working: We actively support flexible working patterns and will consider requests from day one of employment.

Working for Team MWL: We offer a range of benefits including pension, leave, discounts, and a Staff Health and Wellbeing programme. The Trust is non-smoking across sites.

You must ensure that your application is truthful and accurate. The Trust will not accept AI-generated applications and may use AI-detection software.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy with HCPC registration.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate NHS experience as a Physiotherapist.
• Demonstrable post-graduate CPD activity.
• Skilled assessment and treatment techniques, clinical expertise and effective decision making.
• Strong communication, empathy, and time management skills; flexible approach to changing patterns of work.
• Willingness to participate in audits, supervision, and in-service training; capable of maintaining a stimulating learning environment.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of conditions within the specialist area.

Benefits and Services

In return for your dedication you will join a friendly team with access to continuing professional development, clinical governance, research and audit activities, and an environment that supports patient-centered care.

Trust services include acute, primary, and community care, with specialist regional services and a track record of recognition (e.g., CQC, national preceptorship accreditation).