Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health

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Job overview

Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health

Band 6 Fixed Term 6 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health.

PPHS was introduced as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and Maternity Transformation Programme, with a national requirement for every Local Maternity System (LMS) to create a Perinatal Pelvic Health Service.

Interview date to be confirmed

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Providespecialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning.

Manage patients with complex presentations , adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly.

Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy within PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management).

Contribute to early intervention, prevention, and self-management programmes in line with PPHS goals.

Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care.

Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HCPC and local policies

Working for our organisation

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.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Clinical Duties

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments , including detailed history, physical examination, outcome measures, and risk assessments.
• Manage a complex, diverse clinical caseload independently, prioritising appropriately and modifying management as needed.
• Formulate and deliver individualised evidence-based treatment plans , using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Provide specialist interventions such as:
• Manual therapy
• Exercise rehabilitation
• Self-management planning
• Falls prevention strategies
• Long-term condition management
• Respiratory physiotherapy (if part of local PPHS scope)
• Behaviour change and lifestyle advice
• Participate in and lead multidisciplinary team (MDT) work , contributing to integrated care plans and joint reviews.
• Support early identification of deterioration and contribute to acute-avoidance pathways where applicable.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is completed to HCPC, CSP, and Trust standards .

2. Planned & Preventative Health Service (PPHS) Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy that aligns with PPHS principles of:
• Early intervention
• Preventing functional decline
• Supporting independence
• Reducing hospital admissions
• Empowering self-management
• Provide group-based and 1:1 rehabilitation programmes where needed (e.g., falls, strength & balance, prehabilitation).
• Work collaboratively with other PPHS professionals to streamline referral pathways and enhance patient flow.
• Contribute to health promotion strategies such as physical activity, pain management education, and lifestyle modification.
• Participate in outreach programmes including home visits, community clinics, and virtual consultations.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support for Band 5 physiotherapists, students, assistants and other junior staff.
• Assist in the induction and training of new staff members.
• Lead or support in-service training sessions , case discussions and CPD events.
• Act as a role model for professional behaviour, high clinical standards, and compassionate practice.

4. Service Development & Quality Improvement

• Contribute to audit, research, outcome measurement , and development of clinical guidelines.
• Identify and implement service improvement initiatives , supporting PPHS efficiency and accessibility.
• Participate in service evaluation, feedback processes, and innovation to enhance patient experience.
• Assist with data collection, performance reporting, and maintaining quality standards required by the Trust.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Clinical Educators Certificate

Experience

• 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
• Audit and research in a clinical area

Skills

• 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

Other

• Ability to travel to various hospital locations

Our Values

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.

Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be reached from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

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We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.

The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
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If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.

If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service to which a small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

Flexible Working

We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:

• All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
• There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
• Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.

At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to also discuss flexible working options at interview stage.

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