Job summary
Band 6 - Specialist Physiotherapist -
Musculoskeletal (MSK) / Pelvic Health Team Split Post
1.0 WTE - FTC until 30 April 2027
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Physiotherapist to work within our out-patient MSK/Pelvic Health Service. We are part of a wider out-patient service, working closely with the Hand Team.
The ideal candidate will have interest in musculoskeletal and acute orthopedic rehabilitation working within fracture clinics, virtual fracture clinics and the main therapy department. Alongside this the candidate will have interest and experience working in Pelvic Health and will work independently in obstetric & gynecological clinics and holding group sessions. They must showcase excellent musculoskeletal and pelvic health skills and be willing to share those skills through in-service training and peer review sessions with colleagues, in addition to the supervision of junior staff and students.
Main duties of the job
A key role for the successful candidate in this exciting split post opportunity will be developing links between the Pelvic Health and MSK Teams, leading service development and integrating the two specialties. They will also be dynamic and driven to share developments with the wider therapy team and regional networks.
The trust is committed to staff professional development, offering clinical supervision from the Senior and Advanced Physiotherapists within this clinical area. The provision of clinical education for students from surrounding universities will be expected. We undertake regular in-service training which is provided by the team, Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioners and Consultants within both services.
A flexible approach to day to day tasks is essential, in order to meet the demands of the service. We will offer a supportive and friendly environment and welcome innovative ideas.
Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for a person who is 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.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated with clinical, communication, organisational and time management skills. Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential.
All posts are subjected to Enhanced DBS checks.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Certificate
- Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting.
- awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
- Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Experience of service development
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
- Demonstrates continuous professional development
Desirable
- Audit and research in a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various hospital locations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Certificate
- Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting.
- awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
- Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Experience of service development
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
- Demonstrates continuous professional development
Desirable
- Audit and research in a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various hospital locations.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
