# Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Trauma and Orthopaedics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-specialist-physiotherapist-trauma-and-orthopaedics/50b6fc78-59c7-4540-8d9c-46ec2fc617c9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-specialist-physiotherapist-trauma-and-orthopaedics/50b6fc78-59c7-4540-8d9c-46ec2fc617c9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Location:** Macclesfield District General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Until 19/10/2027) - **Employment type:** Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays required - there is some flexibility in the working pattern on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the post requires 7.5 hours working hours on Fridays approx. 08:00-16:00) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-22T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-09T10:51:32.933Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Trauma_Orthopaedics/Trauma_Orthopaedics-v8193061 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8193061?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our friendly Trauma and Orthopaedics Therapy Team in East Cheshire. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Physiotherapist with proven experience in the assessment and treatment of patients within trauma and orthopaedic ward settings. About the service: We are an exciting team, offering assessment and treatment to patients in trauma and orthopaedics. We work holistically within a large multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Consultants, Assistants and Social workers. This is a part-time post available as a fixed-term contract until October 2027. The role is based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and requires working on Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays. We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents. Hours per week: 18.75 ### Main duties of the job As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist you will be required to provide a high standard comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and treatment service for patients with a wide range of conditions working as an autonomous clinician, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression. Upon the completion and maintenance of competencies, the post holder would be able to participate in the weekend orthopaedic physiotherapy roster if they wish. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to meet travel requirements ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to lead junior colleagues - Advanced communication and listening skills - Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels - Audit skills - Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role - Ability to work autonomously and as part of team - Ability to work under pressure - Proactive, takes own initiative - Supportive team member - IT skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD - Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations - Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area **Desirable** - Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives ### Experience **Essential** - Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area - Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research - Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT ### Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC registration - Relevant professional degree / diploma - Clinical educators training - Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level **Desirable** - Communication skills training - Membership of a relevant professional body - Completion of normal movement course. ### Further inofrmation **Essential** - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question. ### Other Role Requirements **Essential** - Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements ### Specific Job Requirement **Essential** - Prior experience working in the NHS – with a broad range of NHS rotations as a Physiotherapist to include, Respiratory ITU, and Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology - Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients ## Documents - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 878.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10497912) - [east cheshire nhs trust applicant pack (pdf, 579.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10497911) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10599630) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.