Job summary
Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health
Band 6 Fixed Term 12-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.
Main duties of the job
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Providespecialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning.
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Manage patients with complex presentations, adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly.
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Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy within PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management).
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Contribute to early intervention, prevention, and self-management programmes in line with PPHS goals.
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Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care.
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Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HCPC and local policies
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.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities 1. Clinical Duties
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Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, including detailed history, physical examination, outcome measures, and risk assessments.
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Manage a complex, diverse clinical caseload independently, prioritising appropriately and modifying management as needed.
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Formulate and deliver individualised evidence-based treatment plans, using advanced clinical reasoning.
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Provide specialist interventions such as:
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Manual therapy
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Exercise rehabilitation
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Self-management planning
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Falls prevention strategies
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Long-term condition management
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Respiratory physiotherapy (if part of local PPHS scope)
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Behaviour change and lifestyle advice
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Participate in and lead multidisciplinary team (MDT) work, contributing to integrated care plans and joint reviews.
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Support early identification of deterioration and contribute to acute-avoidance pathways where applicable.
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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:
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Early intervention
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Preventing functional decline
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Supporting independence
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Reducing hospital admissions
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Empowering self-management
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Provide group-based and 1:1 rehabilitation programmes where needed (e.g., falls, strength & balance, prehabilitation).
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Work collaboratively with other PPHS professionals to streamline referral pathways and enhance patient flow.
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Contribute to health promotion strategies such as physical activity, pain management education, and lifestyle modification.
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Participate in outreach programmes including home visits, community clinics, and virtual consultations.
3. Leadership & Team Responsibilities -
Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support for Band 5 physiotherapists, students, assistants and other junior staff.
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Assist in the induction and training of new staff members.
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Lead or support in-service training sessions, case discussions and CPD events.
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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.
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Identify and implement service improvement initiatives, supporting PPHS efficiency and accessibility.
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Participate in service evaluation, feedback processes, and innovation to enhance patient experience.
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Assist with data collection, performance reporting, and maintaining quality standards required by the Trust.
Job description
Job 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.
3. Leadership & Team Responsibilities -
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.
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).
