Physiotherapist Static Thoracic Medicine

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is hiring a part-time Band 6 Physiotherapist for the Thoracic Medicine team in Wythenshawe. The role involves managing a diverse caseload in inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on respiratory physiotherapy. Candidates should have a relevant physiotherapy degree, HCPC registration, and experience with chronic respiratory conditions. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (pro rata).

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy service to patients.
• Perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessments.
• Organise and manage own caseload.
• Support and educate more junior staff.
• Participate in on-call and weekend rotas.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Good therapeutic handling skills

Ability to motivate and negotiate

Education

BSc Physiotherapy MSc or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Evidence of CPD

Relevant Post graduate course

Job description

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Physiotherapist Static Thoracic Medicine

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Band 6 Physiotherapist Full time Static Thoracic Medicine

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time band 6 Physiotherapist 18.75 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday) within the Thoracic Medicine Physiotherapy team. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in respiratory physiotherapy. The post holder will cover both an inpatient and outpatient respiratory medicine caseload. It comprises of a mixture of complex acute and chronic respiratory patients, including Pulmonary Oncology, and some medical patients. The respiratory outpatient caseload is a mixture of breathing pattern disorder, airway clearance and drug challenges.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team and should have a keen interest in service development, audit, and research. They will have a broad range of rotational post graduate experience and demonstrate a commitment to CPD. They must be enthusiastic, flexible and a team player. The post is part time 18.75 hours per week and will also include on call and weekend working.

Main duties of the job

To help deliver a comprehensive physiotherapy service to patients in the area of specialty that you are working in.

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with a diverse and often complex presentation. You will require excellent clinical reasoning to develop and deliver individual treatment programs and plan appropriate discharges, and be able to prioritise to clinical need.

To be responsible for organising and managing your own caseload to meet service need and patient priorities.

Be able to support, appraise and educate more junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.

Support your team leaders and deputise as required.

To have excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and be able to show empathy and understanding

Work as part of the therapy team and wider MDT demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Maintain Confidentiality, dignity and professionalism at all times.

To participate in the weekend and On call rotas as departmental policy

To maintain your professional standards of practice and codes of conduct and ensure any staff under your supervision maintain these as well.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Qualifications

• BSc Physiotherapy MSc or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Relevant Post graduate course
• Membership of relevant specialist interest groups
• Member of CSP
• Clinical Educators course

Experience

• Previous Post graduate clinical experience
• Broad Range of post graduate clinical experience as a Band 5 in a rotational post
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Supervision and education of less experienced staff, assistants and students
• Clinical Experience with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Clinical experience as a band 6 physiotherapist
• Knowledge of community services and discharge pathways
• Involvement with audit and research
• Membership of department/Trust groups e.g. Health and Safety
• Clinical experience in Respiratory Outpatients

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Good analytical and problem solving skills - clinical reasoning
• To be able to maintain safe Moving and Handling
• Good therapeutic handling skills
• Ability to motivate and negotiate to encourage reluctant and challenging patients

Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for practice
• Well developed contemporary theoretical underpinning knowledge of physiotherapy
• Awareness of the political / national situation

Other

• Participation in on call and weekend working
• Flexible to meet service delivery needs
• UK Driving licence

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)