Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an qualified Physiotherapist to join the Outpatient Therapy Team at MWL Ormskirk and Southport sites.
You will provide direct clinical care which encompasses assessment, treatment and management of varying MSK conditions.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
Main duties of the job
The Therapy Outpatient Services constantly strive for the best outcomes possible for the population that it serves placing the person at the heart of all we do.
With an excellent reputation for our quality of service, supervision, commitment to professional development, postgraduate training, and strong multidisciplinary multiagency culture this is a great place to progress your skills and career.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience of working in a health, social or personal care setting as a Physiotherapist
- Demonstrate commitment to your and others ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and maintenance of professional portfolio.
- Completion of core rotations (even as student)
- Demonstrates evidence of working in the MKS setting in NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and work autonomously within clinical and non-clinical activity and to guide others using problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to maintain records, statistical and activity data according to service standards
- Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and a holistic problem solving approach appropriate to experience within clinical area
- Good interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience of working in a health, social or personal care setting as a Physiotherapist
- Demonstrate commitment to your and others ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and maintenance of professional portfolio.
- Completion of core rotations (even as student)
- Demonstrates evidence of working in the MKS setting in NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and work autonomously within clinical and non-clinical activity and to guide others using problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to maintain records, statistical and activity data according to service standards
- Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and a holistic problem solving approach appropriate to experience within clinical area
- Good interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication
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).
