Static Band 6 Physiotherapist on Medicine and Surgery

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a band 6 physiotherapist for its medicine and surgery team at Stepping Hill Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse medical specialties and provides excellent development support for career progression. Ideal for current band 6 or progressing band 5 physiotherapists who are innovative and solution-focused.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant continual professional development.
• Experience working with individuals with complex Long Term Health Conditions.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across medical and surgical specialties.
• Support junior staff and assist in patient care.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Governance

Physiotherapy Techniques

Supervisory Skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Static Band 6 Physiotherapist on Medicine and Surgery

Static Band 6 Physiotherapist on Medicine and Surgery

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Job Summary

The opportunity has arisen for a band 6 physiotherapist to join the medicine and surgery team at Stepping Hill Hospital.

Do you like a challenge?

Job Summary

The opportunity has arisen for a band 6 physiotherapist to join the medicine and surgery team at Stepping Hill Hospital.

Do you like a challenge?

Are you innovative?

Are you solution focused?

Are you someone who can make a difference?

Do you hold specialist knowledge and experience in the diversity of medical and surgical sub specialities?

This post is ideal for a current band 6 or a band 5 Physiotherapist who is ready to progress in their career.

Are you a band 5 who is keen to progress but not sure if you are ready? If so, please ring for further information about the support we can offer.

Main duties of the job

Then this role is for you.

We Are a Proactive Friendly And Welcoming Team Comprising Of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists ,Technical Instructors And Therapy Assistants Covering The Medical And Surgical Specialities:

• Intensive Care
• High Dependency
• Surgery
• Enhanced recovery after surgery with preoperative involvement
• Gastroenterology
• Acute Respiratory
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Complex Medicine
• Elderly medicine
• Outpatient respiratory clinic
  
  

The right candidate will gain experience across all these areas to challenge, invest and develop .

Access to own car with a valid driver's license in order to travel across the locality of Stockport for emergency on call (or suitable alternative transport arrangements).

About Us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits We Offer To You:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
  
  

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7217019

Job locations

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Stockport Foundation Trust is forward thinking and embracing new ways of working. We invest in our staff and reward dedicated work. Staff learning and development is a key focus for the Trust and is supported by the ability to attend internal and externally approved courses.

The Organisational Development Team is developing new opportunities to invest in AHP workforce have equal opportunities. The Trust offers you access to an excellent library with full time librarians to assist you with your own development and that of your teams.

Within the team we have a robust in-service training package you will be accessible to you and further support your learning.

Our team embraces new and better ways of working, we encourage ideas from every team member, we constantly develop and demonstrate our change outcomes with QI methodology. So you will be welcomed to a dynamic, constantly evolving, supportive, quick witted, professional team.

We are excited to read your application to see the diverse skills and experience you have to offer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Stockport Foundation Trust is forward thinking and embracing new ways of working. We invest in our staff and reward dedicated work. Staff learning and development is a key focus for the Trust and is supported by the ability to attend internal and externally approved courses.

The Organisational Development Team is developing new opportunities to invest in AHP workforce have equal opportunities. The Trust offers you access to an excellent library with full time librarians to assist you with your own development and that of your teams.

Within the team we have a robust in-service training package you will be accessible to you and further support your learning.

Our team embraces new and better ways of working, we encourage ideas from every team member, we constantly develop and demonstrate our change outcomes with QI methodology. So you will be welcomed to a dynamic, constantly evolving, supportive, quick witted, professional team.

We are excited to read your application to see the diverse skills and experience you have to offer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Essential

Education & Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of relevant continual professional development
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and application of standardised assessments for specific conditions
• Knowledge of therapy outcome measures for specific conditions
• Knowledge of NICE Guidance, current research and recommended practice
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services
• Knowledge of discharge planning processes
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with individuals with complex Long Term Health Conditions and conditions within allocated specialties
• Experience supporting junior staff, support staff and students
• Previous experience of respiratory on call
• Substantial experience in hospital covering various rotations including, medicine, ICU, surgery, Neuro
• Experience of clinical governance including audit and risk
  
  

Essential

Skills & Abilities

• Application of health, safety and risk management policies
• Supervisory skills
• Training and facilitation skills
  
  

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Access to own car with a valid driver's license in order to travel for on call emergency service provision (or suitable alternative transport arrangements).
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Access to own car with a valid driver's license in order to travel for on call emergency service provision (or suitable alternative transport arrangements).
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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