Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Community Response team. This role includes providing home assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with nursing services. Candidates should have a relevant degree and HCPC registration, and experience in assessments is preferred. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, and the position is full-time. Join us to make a difference in patient care and support timely hospital discharges.

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant post-registration training and CPD.
• Experience of timely assessments and care-plan delivery in a Band 5 rotational role.
• Knowledge of complex health, social and psychological needs of older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely home assessments for patients following discharge from hospital.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans supporting goals from other therapy.
• Deliver specialist assessments and interventions.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well‑rounded Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Manchester Community Response team as a Band 6 practitioner supporting early discharge from hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely home assessments for patients following discharge from hospital.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans supporting goals from other therapy, nursing and social care professionals.
• Deliver specialist assessments and interventions, including equipment provision, home exercise programmes, and cognitive assessments.
• Coordinate with nursing and social services to ensure smooth transition home.
• Work flexible hours to support a 7‑day weekend and bank holiday service enabling additional discharges.
• Maintain an active CPD portfolio and engage with training opportunities within the team.
• Collaborate with the Manchester Community Response team when service needs arise.

Qualifications – Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• Evidence of relevant post‑registration training and CPD.
• Experience of timely assessments and care‑plan delivery in a Band 5 rotational role.
• Knowledge of complex health, social and psychological needs of older adults and evidence‑based practice.
• Strong clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Member of a professional body.
• Relevant postgraduate degree.
• Previous Band 6 experience or community service experience.
• Involvement in audit, research or service development.
• Experience of clinical supervision and student mentoring.

Employment Information

• Band 6 – £38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro‑rata.
• Secondment, full‑time.
• Manchester – M23 9XD.
• Secondment to Manchester Community Response, Trafford House.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply.