Specialist Weight Management Physiotherapist
Closing date: 20 May 2026
Please note that there is no on call requirement as part of this role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Specialist Weight Management Team at Aintree Hospital. We are a highly specialist Tier 3 Service treating and managing people living with obesity across Liverpool and surrounding areas.
The service is led by Professor John Wilding and you will be joined by a committed team of consultants, GP's, physiotherapists, dietitians, an occupational therapist, assistant practitioners and administrators.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with members of the MDT, the post holder will be responsible for delivering a specialist physiotherapy service to patients living with obesity and obesity‑related conditions.
The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and treatment for individuals with complex obesity in an outpatient service across both hospital and community sites (both face‑to‑face and virtual settings).
Assessment and treatment will be in the form of 1:1 and joint clinics (with a dietitian), group‑based programmes, as well as referral to and liaison with local public health initiatives.
You will work alongside patients to manage their weight with conservative approaches, in addition to supporting patients wishing to pursue bariatric surgery.
The role offers the opportunity to blend a wide range of physiotherapy skills, well‑being interventions and behaviour change in a holistic manner. You will participate in service development and be part of the full MDT approach to patient care.
Job responsibilities
* Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out assessment and treatment of patients through face to face and telephone consultations.
* Responsible for the effective running of physiotherapy and joint weight management clinics.
* Support general health and well‑being by collaborating with public health initiatives and community services.
* Responsible for safe and effective running of group based scenarios.
* Motivate and lead colleagues, champion service user safety, dignity and drive continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
* HCPC registration.
Other
* Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary.
* Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations.
* Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
* Demonstrates a genuine interest in supporting people living with obesity.
* Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team.
Skills
* Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal.
* Evidence of time management and organisational skills.
* Demonstrates an ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and delegate tasks.
* Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others.
* Demonstrates an ability to problem solve.
Experience
* Demonstrable post‑registration experience, in a variety of clinical specialities.
* Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK.
* Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Evidence of a contribution to clinical education/supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants.
Knowledge
* Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice.
* Evidence of self‑directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD.
* Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection.
* Working knowledge of current NHS issues.
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.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata
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