Senior Physiotherapist - Medicine & Surgery

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Medical and Surgical Therapy team at Southport Hospital. We are inviting applications from a highly motivated therapist to develop their skills in specialist areas in an acute setting. The successful applicant will work alongside experienced therapists, nurses and medics within our acute wards and contribute to the continuity of our respiratory on-call physiotherapy service. You will provide high quality, responsive care to patients in acute care, assist with patient flow through the hospital, and demonstrate confidence and clarity in clinical reasoning while remaining adaptable to rising demand. You will be part of a team that aims to comprehensively and holistically assess and treat patients, incorporating home assessments when required, with a focus on frailty, independence, and a patient-centred approach.

Minimum requirements include at least 2 years post-qualification experience. You should have effective communication skills, a commitment to quality care within our MDT, and a broad knowledge base to assess conditions presenting in ward settings. A sound understanding of our patient demographic and frailty is desirable, and you must be flexible to meet the demands of a 7-day service.

We are committed to keeping the patient at the heart of everything we do and value staff who are willing to go the extra mile as part of a healthcare team delivering excellent care.

• Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
  • Maintain Professional Registration
  • Work within Trust clinical guidelines, HCPC and Registrant Body guidelines; monitor quality of practice against standards
  • Be responsible for a designated area of work and manage patient/caseload efficiently, including supervision of junior staff
  • Provide comprehensive assessments of patients with diverse or complex presentations; use clinical reasoning to diagnose and formulate treatment plans
  • Deliver individual treatment programmes, determine prognosis, and develop discharge plans
  • Take delegated responsibility from a Band 7 clinician for specialist assessments and treatment plans
  • Evaluate progress, reassess, and adjust treatment plans as required
  • Demonstrate ability to work autonomously in various locations

• Administrative Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in line with legal and local requirements
  • Communicate assessment and treatment results to relevant disciplines; complete reports and letters as needed
  • Collaborate with the MDT to deliver a coordinated service; participate in MDT meetings and referral processes

• Teaching & Training Responsibilities
  • Maintain ongoing CPD and support junior staff to do likewise
  • Participate in and deliver training sessions; engage in supervision schemes as supervisor and supervisee

• Line Management / Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate leadership to improve service delivery; motivate and enable others to contribute to the Therapy Team
  • Provide specialist advice to colleagues and deputise for the Band 7 for operational issues
  • Take responsibility for specialist and complex decisions affecting service delivery
  • Engage in policy development and participate in relevant working parties

• Clinical Governance, Research & Audit
  • Adhere to ethical standards and local/national guidelines; support quality and governance across the service
  • Engage in practice development, audit, and research; implement evidence-based changes
  • Support and participate in data collection, evaluation, and reporting as directed

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification Physiotherapist experience
• Effective communication skills; commitment to high-quality care within an MDT
• Broad knowledge to assess various ward-based conditions; understanding of frailty and patient demographics
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a 7-day service

We are committed to fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to diversity, which enhances our workforce. We offer Guaranteed Interview Schemes for Disabled applicants and for Armed Forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria. We operate anonymous shortlisting to protect privacy and ensure fair recruitment.

• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from skilled worker visa applicants are welcome and will be considered with all other applications. Check UK Visas & Immigration for details.
• Criminal records checks and DBS: DBS checks may be required; costs may be deducted from salary; consider DBS Update Service.
• Flexible Working: We support flexible working patterns; requests can be initiated from day one and will be considered without limit on the number of requests.
• Other information: Guidance on applying, values and behaviours (Kind, Open, Inclusive) available; an applicant guide is provided; the Trust operates a no-AI-generation policy for applications.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with 9,000 staff across 21 sites. We aim to provide Five Star Patient Care and offer a range of services across Acute Care, Primary Care, Community Services and Specialist Regional Services.