Job summary A fantastic opportunity to join our Medical Specialties Therapy Team has arisen, within a supportive, forward-facing therapy service. This post offers opportunities to work across a range of specialist medical inpatient pathways and support the delivery of respiratory outpatient clinics. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical and leadership skills, be able to communicate effectively and 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 within the clinical areas of Respiratory, Gastro, Cardiology, hematology, endocrinology and General Medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in shaping future developments within the service as it continues to grow. Previous experience as a band 5 with acute respiratory patients is essential. Main duties of the job The successful candidate 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 the ability to work flexibly and adaptably to changing working patterns as the teams work their hours across a 7 day rota. Have a working knowledge of a broad range of conditions with proven clinical skills in this specialist area Have experience of quality issues and audit Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent, caring service to our patients. We are a welcoming and friendly team offering support and continuing professional development to enable you to make a difference to patients and staff. About us 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. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. 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 Details Date posted 06 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-7266297 Job locations Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescott L35 5DR Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care, and support more junior staff to do likewise. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients/clients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use specialist clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using assessment, reasoning skills and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options. Formulate an initial diagnosis and prognoses in order to recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive discharge plans To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 clinician for managing patients/clients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain Professional Registration 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 To be responsible for a designated area of work, as delegated by a senior clinician. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively patient/client caseload, and use of time for self and more junior staff To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of treatment and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care To provide specialist clinical advice to colleagues working within other clinical areas To provide specialist clinical advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT regarding the management of patients To train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and to ensure understanding of their condition To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients/clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment To communicate highly sensitive information effectively with all patient groups/clients/carers where there may be difficulties in accepting or understanding information To maintain tact and diplomacy and use highly developed communication skills when working in situations which may become hostile/antagonistic including potential complaints as per Trust Policy ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal and local requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters To undertake as directed the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include participating in a variety of MDT, internal and external agency meetings and forums plus other forms of verbal/written communication as necessary including report writing and referrals to other agencies TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as appropriate into your work. To support junior staff to do likewise To be an active member of relevant training programmes attending and delivering presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, and by attending external courses and being a reflective practitioner To participate in the supervision scheme as supervisor and supervisee LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To demonstrate leadership by means of: Delivering change within sphere of practice, when and where indicated, to improve service delivery. Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the Therapy Team To provide specialist advice and guidance in working with colleagues locally to ensure best practice across all disciplines in the assessment, treatment and long term management of patients/ clients within sphere of practice. To deputise for the band 7 in terms of operational issues To take responsibility for their own specialist and complex decision making and the decisions of their team which effect service delivery To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by senior staff To participate in working parties developing policy changes within speciality which will impact on all service users CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, RESEARCH & AUDIT To adhere to the appropriate Registrant Body code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and facilitate compliance of staff with local and national standards of practice Implement policy and service development changes as directed To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to work situation To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures under the guidance of senior staff. Make recommendations for change and to implement change To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate To support research activity within the Service To engage actively in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities relevant to service to promote evidence based practice Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care, and support more junior staff to do likewise. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients/clients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use specialist clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using assessment, reasoning skills and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options. Formulate an initial diagnosis and prognoses in order to recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive discharge plans To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 clinician for managing patients/clients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain Professional Registration 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 To be responsible for a designated area of work, as delegated by a senior clinician. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively patient/client caseload, and use of time for self and more junior staff To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of treatment and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care To provide specialist clinical advice to colleagues working within other clinical areas To provide specialist clinical advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT regarding the management of patients To train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and to ensure understanding of their condition To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients/clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment To communicate highly sensitive information effectively with all patient groups/clients/carers where there may be difficulties in accepting or understanding information To maintain tact and diplomacy and use highly developed communication skills when working in situations which may become hostile/antagonistic including potential complaints as per Trust Policy ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal and local requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters To undertake as directed the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include participating in a variety of MDT, internal and external agency meetings and forums plus other forms of verbal/written communication as necessary including report writing and referrals to other agencies TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as appropriate into your work. To support junior staff to do likewise To be an active member of relevant training programmes attending and delivering presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, and by attending external courses and being a reflective practitioner To participate in the supervision scheme as supervisor and supervisee LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To demonstrate leadership by means of: Delivering change within sphere of practice, when and where indicated, to improve service delivery. Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the Therapy Team To provide specialist advice and guidance in working with colleagues locally to ensure best practice across all disciplines in the assessment, treatment and long term management of patients/ clients within sphere of practice. To deputise for the band 7 in terms of operational issues To take responsibility for their own specialist and complex decision making and the decisions of their team which effect service delivery To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by senior staff To participate in working parties developing policy changes within speciality which will impact on all service users CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, RESEARCH & AUDIT To adhere to the appropriate Registrant Body code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and facilitate compliance of staff with local and national standards of practice Implement policy and service development changes as directed To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to work situation To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures under the guidance of senior staff. Make recommendations for change and to implement change To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate To support research activity within the Service To engage actively in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities relevant to service to promote evidence based practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapist HCPC registration Desirable Clinical Educators Certificate Post Grad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies Knowledge & Experience Essential Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care 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 a team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and co-ordination 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 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 Other Essential Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapist HCPC registration Desirable Clinical Educators Certificate Post Grad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies Knowledge & Experience Essential Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care 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 a team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and co-ordination 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 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 Other Essential Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescott L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescott L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, L35 5DR Prescott, United Kingdom
