Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Job summary
Are you an experienced physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive acute therapy team? We’re looking for a Senior Physiotherapist who is passionate in providing high standards of care. This is an 12 month fixed term contract to cover a secondment. Internal secondments will be considered.
We welcome applicants looking to further develop their Band 6 skills or those seeking development into their first Band 6 role.
As a department we are passionate about supporting continuing professional development to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
The successful candidate will partake in the respiratory on-call service and the provision of 7-day therapy services throughout the department.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of Physiotherapy within the following acute inpatient rotations: Respiratory, Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine and Urgent Care and Frailty.
To be an active member of the evening and weekend respiratory on call service.
To perform advanced and detailed assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities; providing a diagnosis, plan, and goals, to develop and to deliver an individualised treatment programme to patients.
To work closely with AHP colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.
To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow.
To be highly skilled in identifying pathways of patient care, discharge plans, and suitable discharge locations.
Support band 7 and 8 colleagues in the day-to-day management and supervision of therapy teams, including supporting Band 5 therapists.
Mentor physiotherapy students during clinical placements (MSc & BSc) providing support and regular supervision with support from the Practice Development Lead as required.
Support newly registered staff during the preceptorship period taking on the role of preceptor, completing regular reviews and clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
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
- Mentorship skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various hospital locations
Closing Date: 2 November 2026
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