Specialist Physiotherapist

Job overview

Specialist Physiotherapist – AfC Band 6

St Helens Hospital, Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit

Therapy Services

30 hours per week (0.8 WTE)

Are you a confident Physiotherapist who would like to explore a more rewarding clinical challenge in a highly specialist rehabilitation service? Are you ready to further develop your clinical and leadership skills?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team at Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit, St Helens Hospital.

Seddon Suite offers a dedicated seven-day rehabilitation service for residents of Merseyside and surrounding areas. It is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults following traumatic injury or serious illness. The rehabilitation unit has 20 beds, with facilities for a range of therapeutic treatments.  Rehabilitation is active and is provided at a level of intensity and duration that can be tolerated by the patient to realise their optimum functional potential. Our team of professionals work closely with patients and families to achieve the best possible level of independence and quality of life. In addition to the inpatients service, the unit also offers out-patient therapy services which are run by Band 6 therapists and above.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an experienced Physiotherapist to this Band 6 post. The successful applicant will be part of a motivated, forward thinking, close multidisciplinary team of Medics, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Rehabilitation Assistants, Clinical Psychologists, a Rehabilitation Coordinator, Social Worker and Rehabilitation Nurses. The medical team is led by a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine.

The successful applicant will be joining the Physiotherapy team overseen by the Band 7 Physiotherapist.

The Successful Candidate should be/have:

• A registered Physiotherapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Physiotherapy process/interventions and an ability to apply these skills
• Experience in the field of Neurology / Rehabilitation
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of service development
• Able to effectively work as part of a team
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A flexible approach to day-to-day tasks is essential to meet the demands of the service. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an exceptional, caring service to our patients.

We have an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to be committed to developing both the service and as an individual. You will have access to support and supervision from a Band 7 Physiotherapist and will be provided with opportunities to develop both clinically and non-clinically.

In return we will offer you:

• A friendly and supportive environment
• In-Service Training provided by highly experienced Physiotherapists, wider MDT and external sources
• A clear and comprehensive programme of clinical supervision
• Flexible working patterns and Family Friendly Policies

For further information please contact:

Angela Woosey (Advanced Physiotherapist)

Telephone: 01744 646185

Email: [email protected]

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check with barred lists for both adults and children. Current HCPC registration is essential.

Closing date for applications: 16/03/2026

Provisional interview date: 01/04/2026