Job Description

Band 7 Physiotherapy Practitioner - Specialising in Self-Referral



Maternity leave cover until March 2026



The Trust has a fantastic opportunity for an individual who aspires to work as a MSK Physiotherapy Practitioner in an exemplar MSK Interface Service. We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual to join our Joint Health Service to deliver the highest quality care to our patients.



This post is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and become part of a growing team. You will be based in the Therapy Outpatient Service at the Trust.



We will be looking for a willingness to learn, a can-do attitude. You will provide direct clinical care which encompasses assessment, treatment and management of undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions with no prior triage.



The Therapy Outpatient Services constantly strive for the best outcomes possible for the population that it serves placing the person at the heart of all we do. With an excellent reputation for our quality of service, supervision, commitment to professional development, postgraduate training, and strong multidisciplinary multiagency culture this is a great place to progress your skills and career.



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.



The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated with excellent clinical, communication, organisational and time management skills, as well as being open in their treatment approach to provide a holistic patient intervention. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate enhanced clinical reasoning, using current evidence for the management in this specialist field.



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 excellent caring service to our patients.



This role will enable you to consolidate your current skills and knowledge by participating in CPD. We have an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to be committed to developing both their service and them.



Flexibility and adaptability are required. Applicants may be expected to travel between bases and when necessary.

In return we offer:

A friendly and supportive environment



A clear and comprehensive programme of clinical supervision



Dedicated CPD time



Flexible working patterns and Family Friendly Policies



The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.



From 1 st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.



The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.



The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate



??????SAFETY that is of the highest standards



COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful



SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable



PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018



Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)



Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme



Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.



This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adult's and children's disclosure).



Interviews will take place w/c 21st July, 2025



KEY DUTIES



To work within Trust clinical guidelines, HCPC and Registrant Body guidelines and to have a working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practise against these



CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES



To communicate complex patient and service-related information effectively to Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector agencies.



Use complex communication skills and knowledge when working with patients, their families and other provider agencies.



To involve the patient and the family/carers in all relevant discussions about their management and decisions that are made about treatment techniques and facilitating patient involvement in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the service.



To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.



Delivering high level and complex triage, clinical assessment, diagnostics, treatment and evaluation of the needs within the trust.



Providing leadership; promoting a learning culture for colleagues and other agencies; leading service innovations and demonstrating high level problem solving.



Ensuring excellence in service delivery through personal and service development, underpinned by evidence-based practice and research, embedded in the quality assurance agenda.



Driving innovation; managing the change process to ensure your service continues to be flexible and proactive to reflect the needs of the trust.



To triage patients with complex needs.



To undertake complex clinical assessments of patients/ service users within sphere of advanced practice.



To determine a clinical diagnosis and make high level decisions regarding appropriate treatment/ care plans.



Implement complex care/ interventions according to clinical need.



Evaluate complex care/ interventions based on evidence from clinical outcomes and best practice.



To provide advanced clinical advice, support and training to patients/ service users, families, carers and professional colleagues to improve their journey and their health and wellbeing.



To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.



Registered practitioners who are non-medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice.



To develop and maintain the high-level clinical skills required to work as an advanced practitioner.