Job summary
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 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.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT 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.
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.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT 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
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- Relevant Postgraduate Degree
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Community experience
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Involvement in audit/research/service development
- Experience of clinical supervision and student mentoring
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Contribute to staff and service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- Relevant Postgraduate Degree
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Community experience
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Involvement in audit/research/service development
- Experience of clinical supervision and student mentoring
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- 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.
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).
