# Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapist-pelvic-health/5056504f-b19b-4b4d-94fe-8b486a49a3c9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapist-pelvic-health/5056504f-b19b-4b4d-94fe-8b486a49a3c9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Ormskirk Hopsital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T08:20:36.613Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Ormskirk/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy-v8235994 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8235994?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health Band 6 Fixed Term 6 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. Interview date to be confirmed Previous applicants need not apply. ### Main duties of the job - Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning. - Manage patients with complex presentations, adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly. - Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy within PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management). - Contribute to early intervention, prevention, and self-management programmes in line with PPHS goals. - Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care. - Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HCPC and local policies ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main Duties & Responsibilities - 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 - 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. - Deliver physiotherapy that aligns with PPHS principles of: Early intervention Preventing functional decline Supporting independence Reducing hospital admissions Empowering self-management - 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. - 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. - 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. - Clinical Duties - Planned & Preventative Health Service (PPHS) Responsibilities - Leadership & Team Responsibilities - Service Development & Quality Improvement ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to travel to various hospital locations ### 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** - Mentorship skills ### 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 ### Our Values **Essential** - We are Kind - We are Open - We are Inclusive ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in Physiotherapy - HCPC registration **Desirable** - Clinical Educators Certificate - Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies ## Documents - [hwwb risk id (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546423) - [job description (pdf, 260.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546421) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (pdf, 186.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546422) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.