Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health in Ormskirk

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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.

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:

• Clinical Duties: 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.
• Planned & Preventative Health Service (PPHS) Responsibilities: Deliver physiotherapy that aligns with PPHS principles of early intervention, preventing functional decline, supporting independence, reducing hospital admissions, and 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.
• Service Development & Quality Improvement: 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.

Person specification:

• Qualifications: Degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, Clinical Educators Certificate.
• Experience: Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practice 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. Audit and research in a clinical area.
• Skills: 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.
• Other: Ability to travel to various hospital locations.

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• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.

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