Senior Physiotherapist - Rotational

Are you an experienced physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive acute therapy team? We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist for an 11 month fixed term contract to cover a secondment. Internal secondments will be considered. We welcome applicants looking to further develop their Band 6 skills or those seeking development into their first Band 6 role. The department supports continuing professional development to ensure high standards of care.

The successful candidate will partake in the respiratory on-call service and the provision of 7-day therapy services throughout the department.

To provide a high standard of Physiotherapy within the following acute inpatient rotations: Respiratory, Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine and Urgent Care and Frailty.

• To be an active member of the evening and weekend respiratory on call service.
• To perform advanced and detailed assessments of patients with complex conditions and comorbidities; provide a diagnosis, plan and goals, and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
• To work closely with AHP colleagues to provide joint therapy assessments and treatment plans, enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.
• To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, and contributing to patient flow through attendance at board rounds and ward meetings.
• To identify pathways of patient care, discharge plans and suitable discharge locations.
• Support band 7 and 8 colleagues in day-to-day management and supervision of therapy teams, including supporting Band 5 therapists.
• Mentor physiotherapy students during clinical placements (MSc & BSc) with supervision from the Practice Development Lead as required.
• Support newly registered staff during the preceptorship period as a preceptor, with regular reviews and clinical supervision.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9,000 across 21 sites. We are committed to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services

Acute Care – Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all sites.

Primary Care – Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services – Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire, with inpatient rehabilitation at Newton Community Hospital and urgent care at the Urgent Treatment Centre in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services – Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit and Spinal Injuries Unit serving a wide region.

Date posted: 29 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 11 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 409-7568555

Job locations: Southport & Ormskirk Hospital, Southport, PR8 6PN

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence

• To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent physiotherapy care to a diverse client group.
• Manage a caseload independently on designated ward/s, supporting junior staff with caseload management.
• To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically.
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including diverse or complex presentations; use advanced clinical reasoning and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis.
• Formulate and deliver a complete specialist physiotherapy programme based on evidence-based practice.
• Ensure all patients have a documented problem list and goals involving the patient.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Experience

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence-based practice
• Experience of line managing a team including setting objectives and appraisals
• Experience of working within an MDT and service development

Skills

• Motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Prioritise and meet deadlines; effective communication
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills
• Flexible approach with good time management

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills are also noted in the role description.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers site.