Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Company:	St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ormskirk, L39 2AZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

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.

Interview date to be confirmed

Previous applicants need not apply.

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatmentto a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning.

• Manage patients withcomplex presentations, adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly.

• Work autonomously to deliverevidence-based physiotherapywithin PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management).

• Contribute toearly intervention, prevention, and self-managementprogrammes in line with PPHS goals.

• Participate inmultidisciplinary team (MDT)meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care.

• Maintain high standards of documentation in line withHCPCandlocal policies

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

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

• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Clinical Duties

• Undertakecomprehensive physiotherapy assessments, including detailed history, physical examination, outcome measures, and risk assessments.

• Manage acomplex, diverse clinical caseloadindependently, prioritising appropriately and modifying management as needed.

• Formulate and deliverindividualised 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

• Participate in and leadmultidisciplinary team (MDT) work, contributing to integrated care plans and joint reviews.

• Support early identification of deterioration and contribute toacute-avoidance pathwayswhere applicable.

• Ensure all clinical documentation is completed toHCPC, CSP, and Trust standards.

2. Planned & Preventative Health Service (PPHS) Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy that aligns with PPHS principles of:• Early intervention

• Preventing functional decline

• Supporting independence

• Reducing hospital admissions

• 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.

3. Leadership & Team Responsibilities

• Provideclinical supervision, mentoring, and supportfor Band 5 physiotherapists, students, assistants and other junior staff.

• Assist in the induction and training of new staff members.

• Lead or supportin-service training sessions, case discussions and CPD events.

• Act as a role model for professional behaviour, high clinical standards, and compassionate practice.

4. Service Development & Quality Improvement

• Contribute toaudit, research, outcome measurement, and development of clinical guidelines.

• Identify and implementservice 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

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