Job summary
We are looking for an experienced full time Band 6 Physiotherapist with a passion for musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy and experience within MSK outpatients. The post will be based in one of our community physiotherapy clinics in the Central community neighbourhoods within Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) linked with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Our highly experienced community physiotherapy team comprises of a Consultant Physiotherapist, 9 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and 2 Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners, who work closely with our Band 7 and Band 6 physiotherapists. We provide specialist MSK physiotherapy and Tier 2 assessment and treatment services for adult patients referred by GPs from the fourneighbourhoods within Central Manchester. Many of our senior clinicians also work within our First Contact Practitioner Service, which provides expert MSK clinicians to GP practices in Primary Care within Central Manchester.
Main duties of the job
The role will include assessment, treatment and education of patients with MSK conditions referred to the service by their GP. The successful candidate will require excellent practical, clinical reasoning and communication skills to manage a complex caseload of patients on a one-to-one basis. There may also be the opportunity to participate in group-based sessions comprising of exercise and education components.The successful candidate will also be required to contribute to the Service'sclinical governance projects, including research, audit and service development.
The MLCO and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are committed to continued professional development and lifelong learning therefore candidates will be supported with the opportunity to participate in regular in-service training sessions, formal clinical supervision sessions and support from colleagues in a designated clinical hub within a local Health Centre.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
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.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
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.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy qualification or equivalent (1)
- HCPC registration (1)
- MSK clinical experience, including caseload management (5)
- Evidence of service development (3)
- Demonstration of CPD within MSK field (3)
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including written (3)
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and adhering to GDPR regulations (3)
Desirable
- Post-graduate training (3)
- Experience working in community setting (3)
- Experience in audit and/or research (3)
- Clinical education experience (3)
- Experience of using EMIS (3)
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy qualification or equivalent (1)
- HCPC registration (1)
- MSK clinical experience, including caseload management (5)
- Evidence of service development (3)
- Demonstration of CPD within MSK field (3)
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including written (3)
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and adhering to GDPR regulations (3)
Desirable
- Post-graduate training (3)
- Experience working in community setting (3)
- Experience in audit and/or research (3)
- Clinical education experience (3)
- Experience of using EMIS (3)
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.
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.
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).
