Rotational Physiotherapist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist. This exciting role involves undertaking advanced physiotherapeutic assessments and managing caseloads in various clinical areas, including Cardiothoracic Surgery and Stroke Rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a diverse postgraduate background. Opportunities for professional development are supported in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Broad range of postgraduate experience.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse presentations.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning to develop individual treatment programs.
• Manage your own caseload to meet service needs.
• Support and educate more junior staff and students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to show empathy and understanding

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse and often complex presentations.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning to develop and deliver individual treatment programs and plan safe and timely discharges.
• Manage your own caseload to meet service needs and patient priorities.
• Support, appraise and educate more junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.
• Support team leaders and deputise as required.
• Work as part of the therapy team and wider MDT, maintaining high standards of communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Participate in weekend and on-call rotas as departmental policy.
• Maintain professional standards of practice and codes of conduct for yourself and any staff under your supervision.

Role Details

Rotations are currently 8 months and provide a wide variety of clinical opportunities including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Burns and Plastics, General Surgery, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Stroke Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Thoracic Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis, Long Term Ventilation, Complex Health & Medicine, Complex Airways, and Community Respiratory Team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Broad range of postgraduate experience.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and relatives; ability to show empathy and understanding.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services. We champion collaborative working and transformation, encourage our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals, and support a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality and experience through initiatives like our Electronic Patient Record system (Hive). We are committed to inclusion, equality of opportunity, and ongoing professional development.