Band 5 Physiotherapist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health care provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Physiotherapist to join the Older Adult Inpatient team. The role involves managing a caseload of clients with complex mental and physical health needs, contributing to the evaluation of physiotherapy services, and providing supervision to assistants. The ideal candidate will have experience with older populations and a background in mental health. Flexible working hours available, located in Little Hulton.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable relevant experience of working with older people.
• Preferably experience in mental health.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs.
• Contribute to planning, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services.
• Provide supervision support to Physiotherapist assistants.

Skills

Experience working with older people

Mental health experience

Assessment and treatment planning

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Older adult inpatient team, based at the Woodlands Hospital, Salford. This is a fixed term, full-time post, covering Monday to Friday. We will consider flexible/part time working hours. The applicant should be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working with older people and preferably have relevant mental health experience.

The job holder will be responsible for managing a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs and completing a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to the discharge planning process.

Under the guidance of the Unit’s Band 7 Physiotherapist, they will also contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the physiotherapy services within the in-patient unit and contribute to falls projects and training for staff within the service area. The successful candidate would be providing supervision support to Physio assistants as part of their role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs and complete a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to discharge planning.
• Contribute to planning, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services within the in-patient unit.
• Contribute to falls projects and training for staff within the service area.
• Provide supervision support to Physiotherapist assistants as part of their role.

About Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

About the region

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Application notes

The job holder will be responsible for managing a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs and completing a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to the discharge planning process.Please see Job description and person specification attached for more details.

This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025