# Specialist Physiotherapist - Critical Care / Surgery / Bariatrics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-critical-care-surgery-bariatrics/0b9a2454-bab9-46ce-9256-45fd08df0c2a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-critical-care-surgery-bariatrics/0b9a2454-bab9-46ce-9256-45fd08df0c2a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Whiston Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T12:20:33.330Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Prescot/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Therapies/Therapies-v8114236 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - hours per week worked across a 7 day service (part time can be considered) We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Critical Care, Surgery and Bariatric therapy team at Whiston Hospital. We are seeking an individual who is a keen and confident practitioner with an enthusiasm to develop the Physiotherapy role within the acute surgery wards and ICU settings, with the inclusion of the bariatric surgery service, providing a caring and responsive service. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent skills in assessment of respiratory function, formulating a structured rehabilitation plan from critical illness to discharge, including the provision of equipment along with experience of facilitating home and environmental visits. Attending preoperative education sessions to help enhance recovery by giving appropriate information is an essential remit of the team. They will be responsible for overseeing the Bariatric Surgery service, attending Bariatric MDT and pre-operative school. The successful individual will possess excellent communication skills to enable patient centred care, effective multidisciplinary team working and raising the profile of the profession within the patient setting. Interviews will take place on 23rd September, 2026 Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. ### Main duties of the job The implementation of evidence based practice and a willingness to identify and be involved in areas for future service development is also necessary. This individual will be enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated to develop their skills and the service they are part of. This will include competent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work flexibly due to varying day to day demands of the service. The Trust is focused on keeping the patient at the centre of all we do. With this in mind, there is a commitment to professional development of employees to ensure high quality care is provided. This includes regular supervision and appraisal. A willingness to develop leadership skills in the supervision of rotational physiotherapists and delivery of clinical education for students from surrounding universities will also be expected. As the Critical Care, Surgery and Bariatric therapy team involves Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working closely, the candidate would have the ability to undertake basic generic therapy assessment and treatment as appropriate. The successful candidate should have the ability to work flexibly and adaptably to a change in working patterns in view of a 7 day service and one rostered Monday evening a month. A minimum of 3 years post registration experience is desirable. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Applicant requirements - You must have appropriate UK professional registration This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service Main Duties - To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care. - To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care, and support more junior staff to do likewise. - To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients/clients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use specialist clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition - Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using assessment, reasoning skills and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options. Formulate an initial diagnosis and prognoses in order to recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive discharge plans - To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 clinician for managing patients/clients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions. - Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required - To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations ### 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 ### 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 ### Knowledge and Education **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 ## Documents - [hwwb risk id (pdf, 392.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10566753) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [mwl329 job description (pdf, 260.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10565956) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [mwl329 person specification (pdf, 186.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10565957) - [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.