Static MSK Physiotherapist | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peasley Cros, WA9 3DA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Join our Community MSK Team and help make a difference to patients across Knowsley and St Helens.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and patient-focused Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our expanding Musculoskeletal (MSK) service. This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified physiotherapists or those seeking to develop their career within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Working across community settings, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. You will be supported by experienced Band 6 and Band 7 clinicians and have access to regular supervision, training and development opportunities to help you progress your clinical skills and career.

Job Overview

As a Band 5 Community MSK Physiotherapist, you will manage your own caseload of patients, undertaking comprehensive assessments and delivering evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. You will adopt a holistic, patient-centred approach, supporting people to improve function, reduce pain and achieve their personal rehabilitation goals.

You will work closely with GPs, Advanced Practitioners other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive seamless, coordinated care. The role offers opportunities to work to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking comprehensive MSK assessments and developing individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans.

2. Delivering evidence-based physiotherapy interventions and monitoring patient progress throughout their care pathway.

3. Supporting patients to self-manage their conditions and make informed decisions about their care.

4. Prioritising referrals appropriately and managing a varied caseload safely and effectively.

5. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care and achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

6. Communicating effectively with patients, carers, GPs and other healthcare professionals.

7. Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.

8. Participating in clinical supervision, appraisal, continuing professional development and service improvement activities.

9. Assisting in the supervision and support of students, support staff and colleagues where appropriate.

10. Contributing to audit, governance and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

What We Are Looking For

1. HCPC registered Physiotherapist or nearing registration.

2. Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.

3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

4. A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

5. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

6. Enthusiasm for learning, development and continuous improvement.

7. Ability to travel across community sites within Knowsley and St Helens.

Why Join Us?

1. Structured Band 5 development pathway.

2. Regular clinical supervision and mentoring.

3. Opportunities to develop specialist MSK skills.

4. Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.

5. Access to internal and external training programmes.

6. Flexible and varied community-based working.

7. Opportunity to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local communities.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding MSK care and developing your physiotherapy career within a supportive community service, we would love to hear from you.

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026

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