Rotational Physiotherapist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist at Wythenshawe. This role offers diverse clinical rotations and the opportunity to develop your skills in various specialties. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and team-oriented with strong clinical reasoning and communication abilities. You'll manage your caseload while supporting junior staff, ensuring high standards of care and professionalism. The trust promotes career development and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Broad postgraduate experience required.
• Excellent communication skills essential for effective patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced physiotherapeutic assessments of patients.
• Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy services in specialty area.
• Support and educate junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate Experience

Job description

Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist

We have exciting opportunities for Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapists at our Wythenshawe site. We are seeking enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and dynamic physiotherapists to join our Band 6 rotations, with the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

You will be able to undertake advanced physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse and often complex presentations. You should have excellent clinical reasoning skills to develop and deliver individual treatment programs and plan safe and timely discharges. You will manage your own caseload while supporting junior staff, assistants, students, and team leaders.

Rotations are currently 8 months long and offer a wide variety of clinical opportunities, including:

1. Cardiothoracic Surgery
2. Burns and Plastics
3. General Surgery
4. Musculoskeletal Outpatients
5. Stroke Rehabilitation
6. Orthopaedics
7. Thoracic Medicine
8. Cystic Fibrosis
9. Long Term Ventilation
10. Complex Health & Medicine
11. Complex Airways
12. Community Respiratory Team

The department is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and advancing government initiatives. Applicants should have broad postgraduate experience and be enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic, and team-oriented.

Your role includes delivering comprehensive physiotherapy services in your area of specialty, performing advanced assessments, developing treatment plans, prioritizing clinical needs, and supporting team development. You will also support, appraise, and educate junior staff, rehabilitation assistants, and students, and deputize for team leaders as required.

Excellent communication skills are essential for working effectively with patients, relatives, and multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating empathy and professionalism at all times. Participation in weekend and on-call rotas is required, in accordance with departmental policy.

Maintaining professional standards and codes of conduct, ensuring confidentiality, dignity, and professionalism, are integral to your responsibilities.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest NHS trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8 billion. We are creating an integrated health and social care system serving over 1 million patients annually, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond. We promote collaborative working, innovation, and a culture of inclusion and belonging.

MFT is a major academic research and education center, supporting high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan, and we prioritize equal opportunities, career development, and staff wellbeing.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Karen Quinn
• Job Title: Physiotherapy Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact:

• Laura Cartledge
• Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]