Physiotherapist Band 6

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a motivated Physiotherapist to support patient independence through diverse assessments and treatments. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, manage a varied caseload, and educate students. Flexibility in clinical settings is key. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare and supporting our community's well-being.

Qualifications

• You must have specialist assessment and treatment skills.
• Conduct physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans.
• Supervise and educate physiotherapy students.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of patients and develop treatment plans.
• Manage a varied caseload autonomously.
• Support timely discharge and appropriate care pathways.
• Educate and assess physiotherapy students.

Skills

Specialist assessment and treatment skills

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Flexibility in clinical settings

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Are you a passionate and driven Physiotherapist with the desire to support people in regaining and maintaining their independence? Do you have the drive to support operational change and inspire others? If so, this may be the position for you.

This developing role is based across our front of house acute services serving the emergency department and specialist frailty and medical admission units, as well as our OPAL House reablement unit at Wythenshawe Hospital in south Manchester.

Our front of house services focus on admission avoidance, early discharge planning, and supporting specialist frailty same-day emergency care pathways.

OPAL House is a specialist reablement unit designed to support older people transitioning from the hospital to their homes after acute illness. You will undertake physiotherapy assessments and treatments aimed at promoting functional independence and supporting physical and mental wellbeing.

You need to have specialist assessment and treatment skills to support and inform discharge plans. You will manage a varied caseload autonomously and work within a multidisciplinary team. Flexibility between clinical settings is expected.

• Perform physiotherapy assessments of patients with diverse presentations and complex conditions, ensuring safe and effective discharge. Develop and deliver individualised assessment and treatment plans, liaising with community and voluntary sector services.
• Manage your own caseload with support and supervision, including formal training, peer review, and case conferences.
• Conduct comprehensive therapy assessments and interventions, supporting timely discharge and appropriate care pathways.
• Carry out all clinical duties autonomously.
• Supervise, educate, and assess physiotherapy students to a graduate standard, working with universities to meet academic standards. Support is available through a clinical educator’s course.
• Support the therapy team lead in developing the OPAL therapy service.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond.

We promote collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 staff to pursue ambitious goals. Our digital initiatives, including the Hive Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, aim to improve care quality and operational efficiency.

As a major academic research centre and education provider, we support high-quality research and innovation. Our Green Plan demonstrates our commitment to sustainability in healthcare.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, offering equal opportunities for career development, and prioritizing staff wellbeing. Join us to help shape the future of healthcare.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Martyn Atherton
Job title: Specialist Occupational Therapist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]