Physiotherapist

Nhs Professionals Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

NHSP community benefits

Training & development opportunities

First choice of shifts

Support line available

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. You will deliver high-quality physiotherapy care, undertake comprehensive assessments, and plan tailored programmes.

The role requires effective communication with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The post offers weekday hours with a focus on evidence-based practice, professional collaboration, and opportunities for development within the NHS

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy is required.
• HCPC registration is essential.
• Experience in neuro-rehab and hospital settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full patient consultations to establish baseline data using advanced communication.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including complex presentations.
• Set treatment aims in negotiation with the patient.
• Plan and deliver evidence-based treatment programmes across therapeutic options.
• Facilitate timely discharge and determine outcomes of physiotherapy management.
• Communicate complex information to patients, carers and the MDT.
• Demonstrate empathy and provide clear advice to patients and staff.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Neurological physiotherapy

Clinical assessments

Discharge planning

Communication skills

EMIS experience

Driving licence (desirable)

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment? Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join their team where you will deliver a high standard of care.

Main Duties of the Job

Role Details:

• To competently carry out full consultations with patients to establish baseline data using advanced communication and questioning skills
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies to identify their problems and needs.
• Set appropriate treatment aims and objectives in negotiation with the patient.
• Competently plan and carry out realistic programmes of treatment from a range of specialised therapeutic options for each patient using evidence-based practice.
• To facilitate safe and timely patient discharge and to determine outcome of physiotherapy management of the patient.
• To communicate complex conditions related information to clients, carers, other family members, members of the multidisciplinary team and other professions and agencies.
• Use a range of communication skills to establish a rapport and demonstrate empathy towards patients and carers and give effective advice to patients, staff and carers who maybe under stress.

About Us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression

access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance

flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access

over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job Responsibilities

Job Title Physiotherapist
Grade Band 6
Trust Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Location Trafford General Hospital
Hours Monday to Friday, 08.30-16.30
Pay rate £20.15

Role Details

• To competently carry out full consultations with patients to establish baseline data using advanced communication and questioning skills.
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies to identify their problems and needs.
• Set appropriate treatment aims and objectives in negotiation with the patient.
• Competently plan and carry out realistic programmes of treatment from a range of specialised therapeutic options for each patient using evidence-based practice.
• To facilitate safe and timely patient discharge and to determine outcome of physiotherapy management of the patient.
• To communicate complex conditions related information to clients, carers, other family members, members of the multidisciplinary team and other professions and agencies.
• Use a range of communication skills to establish a rapport and demonstrate empathy towards patients and carers and give effective advice to patients, staff and carers who maybe under stress.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Good understanding of and ability to work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and experience of working in Physiotherapy neuro-rehab
• Practical skills in neurological physiotherapy treatments
• Experience of working in a hospital role / ward environment
• Have experience with EMIS
• Able to drive with a current driving licence would be helpful but not essential
• Experience of making discharge decisions and supporting efficient discharge processes.

Benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.