Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist for a Band 6 position. This role is focused on supporting early hospital discharges by providing assessments and treatment plans for patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and relevant post-registration experience. This position offers full-time hours and a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Post graduate experience of working with various patient groups.
• Experience of timely assessments and developing care plans.
• Experience of clinical supervision and student mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments of patients in their home after discharge.
• Develop treatment plans with other professionals.
• Support a 7-day service by working weekends and holidays.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Knowledge of current best practice

Organisation and prioritisation

Moving and handling techniques

Accurate and legible records

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Evidence of relevant post registration training

Job description

Overview

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 January 2026

An exciting opportunity to join the South Discharge to Assess service has become available for an enthusiastic, motivated and well rounded therapist.

The role available is for either a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our service at Band 6 level to work alongside other professionals to help support and expedite early discharges from hospital.

Candidates should have post graduate experience of working with a multitude of patient groups, and be aware of clear clinical decision making to help support a timely assessment, treatment and discharge process.

Main duties of the job

• Holistically and timely provide assessments of patients in their own home following discharge from hospital. Devise a well rounded treatment plan, supporting goals from other professionals such as therapy, nursing and social care.
• Support patients by providing specialist assessments from a therapy perspective to enable patients to remain at home and progress once discharged from hospital. This may include equipment provision, home exercise programmes, ongoing rehabilitation and cognitive assessments.
• Complete therapy and nursing assessments following appropriate training to ensure smooth transition of the patient at home.
• Work alongside social services and reablement team leaders to ensure patient\'s social needs are met.
• Support the 7 day service in working weekends and bank holidays to maintain high level of care and facilitate additional discharges.
• Maintain an active CPD portfolio, contribute and engage with additional training and opportunities presented within the team.
• Work across Manchester Community Response (MCR) when activity levels determine service needs.

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 youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD
• Member of professional body

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 based practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies, data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety

Experience

• Previous NHS clinical experience
• Broad range of post graduate clinical experience as Band 5 in a rotational post
• Experience of timely assessments and developing and delivering care plans
• Experience of assessing complex patients and making decisions in a limited timeframe
• Community experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Experience of clinical supervision and student mentoring

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical reasoning skills
• Knowledge of current best practice
• Moving and handling techniques
• Organisation and prioritisation and ability to delegate
• Fully complete tasks within agreed deadlines and work within time pressures
• Delivery of training to other team members
• Accurate and legible records, compliance with HCPC standards of documentation
• Work within own limitations
• Contribute to staff and service development

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

Address

Manchester Community Response, Trafford House

£38,682 to £46,580 a year, per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-LCO-7550519*

Job locations

Manchester Community Response, Trafford House