Physiotherapist - Trafford Crisis Response Team

MFT; Sale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Trafford Crisis Response Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will deliver rapid assessment and community interventions across a 7-day, extended hours service, working with a multidisciplinary team to support patients at home.

Applicants must hold a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and demonstrate post-registration CPD.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• Evidence of post-registration training / CPD.
• Clinical educator.
• Member of CSP.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid assessment and interventions in crisis response.
• Deliver care plans in collaboration with MDT.
• Supervise and educate less experienced staff.
• Work within community and NHS Trust policies.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Moving and handling

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Evidence of post-registration training / CPD

Clinical educator

Member of CSP

Tools

None

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Physiotherapist - Trafford Crisis Response Team

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Trafford Crisis Response Team Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Compressed hours

27 hours per week (7 day service) Job ref 349-LCO-8335992C-RL4

Site Meadway Health Centre Town Sale Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated static B6 Physiotherapist to join our supportive, dynamic Crisis Response Team in Trafford.

The Crisis Team is part of South Manchester Community Response Service which also includes Discharge to Assess and Community IV team. This is an exciting time to be part of our integrated multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team providing specialist rapid assessment and interventions to our local population. Our progressive working environment manages crisis on a daily basis, providing a 7-day, extended hours, urgent and timely response to referrals from community and acute colleagues, and directly from the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). As a member of the Crisis Response Team you will work closely with highly trained advanced clinical practitioners as well as the wider MDT, supporting service users to be treated in the community.

Rapid assessment and community intervention from Crisis Response helps to support adults for up to 48 hours with health or social care needs at home, and preventing unnecessary A&E attendances. Your clinical skillset will contribute to people being able to remain safely and supported in their own homes.

Please be aware you must hold a valid UK driving licence and have daily access to a car to apply for this role.

Working for our organisation

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.

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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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD
• Clinical educator
• Member of CSP

Experience

• 2 years experience as a band 5 in core clinical areas
• Experience of timely assessments and developing and delivering care plans to meet these needs
• Supervision and education of less experienced staff, students or assistants ensuring safe working practices
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Community experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Experience of working in urgent care service or similar

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults.
• Knowledge of evidence base practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for practice
• Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
• Awareness of the political / national situation

Personal Qualities

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible attitude to change and new ways of working

Other

• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car on daily basis
• General good health and evidence of a good attendance record
• DBS Clearance at an enhanced level

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical reasoning skills / knowledge underpinning clinical skills specific to clinical area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent moving and handling skills.
• Ability to organise, prioritise a highly complex and busy caseload and delegate appropriately
• Good time management skills, working to time pressures as part of caseload management. Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
• Contribution to staff development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.