Job overview
Band 6 - Specialist Physiotherapist
409-8114407
Fixed term contract/secondment till July 2027
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist who has the appropriate stroke skills and knowledge to join the Therapy team. The Hyperacute Stroke Unit and the Acute Stroke Unit at Whiston Hospital are consistently rated in the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme as two of the leading Stroke Units in the country. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills, be able to communicate effectively, have the ability to prioritise and demonstrate their organisational and time management skills. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work both individually and as a member of a team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will:
- Deliver a high standard of evidence based care
- Be able to carry out complex holistic assessments
- Make prompt clinically reasoned decisions
- Participate in the discharge planning process, facilitating the patient’s discharge to the most appropriate environment for their needs
- Supervise staff within the team and students on placement
- Have evidence of post graduate training
- Have the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing working patterns as the team work their hours across a 7 day rota, participating in late shifts (11am-7pm)
- Have a working knowledge of a broad range of conditions with proven clinical skills in this specialist area
- Minimum of 18 months postgraduate experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do.
In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer a friendly and welcoming team and all the support and continuing professional development you will need to make a difference to patients and staff. We have an innovative service of AHP’s with an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to be committed to developing both their service and themselves. Clinical Governance, research and audit activities are encouraged within the service.
For more information please contact Sarah Cooper, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or Claire Wilson Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist on 0151 430 1015
For Job Description, Personal Specification and Application Form please see www.nhsjobs.co.uk
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
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This advert is for Specialist Physiotherapist with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Whiston Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 9 months (Fixed term or secondment). The application deadline is 21 Aug 2026.
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