Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 24 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist with well rounded clinical experience to join our established Care Community Team based in Ellesmere Port .

We are looking for an individual who can prioritise, think on their feet and utilise their clinical skills and knowledge in a creative way to support our patients to optimise their independence in their own environment. Excellent communication skills are key.

As this role involves the assessment and treatment of patients in their own environment, access to transport for work purposes is also essential.

Part time - 17 hours per week fixed term for 9 months (Working hours between 9-5, flexible days).

Main duties of the job

The assessment and treatment of patients in their own environment

Using a wide variety of assessment and therapeutic treatment techniques to diagnose and treat patients with a variety of clinical presentations, often complex

To provide supervision and support to junior and support staff

To be an active member of the Care Community Team, working closely with professionals from a number of professional groups and across organisations

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

373-NBH0786

Job locations

Custom House

Merseyton Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 3AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Clinical educators course
  • Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • Scientific and clinical knowledge of physiotherapy Practice in line with evidence-based practice
  • Professional guidelines and codes of conduct
  • Trust and Services policies procedures
  • Evidence of CPD and portfolio demonstrating interest in a specialist area
  • Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
  • Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional Standard of CSP and the HPC
  • Access to transport for work purposes.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience, including a broad range of working in relevant fields
  • Commitment to training and development
  • Team working
  • Reflective practice

Desirable

  • Experience of student clinical supervision
  • Experience of day-to-day supervision of Band 5 and/or support staff
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Clinical educators course
  • Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • Scientific and clinical knowledge of physiotherapy Practice in line with evidence-based practice
  • Professional guidelines and codes of conduct
  • Trust and Services policies procedures
  • Evidence of CPD and portfolio demonstrating interest in a specialist area
  • Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
  • Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional Standard of CSP and the HPC
  • Access to transport for work purposes.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience, including a broad range of working in relevant fields
  • Commitment to training and development
  • Team working
  • Reflective practice

Desirable

  • Experience of student clinical supervision
  • Experience of day-to-day supervision of Band 5 and/or support staff

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Custom House

Merseyton Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 3AD


Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Custom House

Merseyton Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 3AD


Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ellesmere Port East Care Community Team Manager

Katherine Bramwell

Katherine.bramwell@nhs.net

03003033936

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

373-NBH0786

Job locations

Custom House

Merseyton Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 3AD


Supporting documents

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