Job overview
The specialist physiotherapist will work in SMASH Care Community Team to assess, manage and provide treatment to a caseload of service users with complex and/or multiple needs. They will be working closely with the MDT and provide supervision to the less experienced therapy staff and assistants. There may be an expectation to work between multiple sites in the organisation.
The physiotherapist will be expected to join the 7-day, 8am – 5pm, service and may be lone working within lone working policy. This is a fixed term 12 month post.
Previous recent applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Physiotherapist to join our friendly, supportive, dynamic and forward thinking team in SMASH Care Community/ CCICP.
As part of this approach we provide a rapid, unplanned and planned response, we facilitate early discharge from hospital and aim to reduce hospital admissions.
There is a varied and interesting caseload and you will need to demonstrate knowledge, experience and relevant clinical skills with patients with complex / long term conditions, falls, orthopaedics, general mobility problems and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Motor Neurone Disease.
The successful candidate will work as a member of our integrated multidisciplinary team alongside District Nurses, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Complex Case Practitioners, MacMillan Nurses and will be responsible for supervising junior members of staff and students.
There will be associated administrative duties and you will need to be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and have accurate keyboard skills. Our team utilises digital technology to support remote working and accommodate flexible working approach (including some home working options), where possible and is supported to do this with access to a laptop and mobile phone.
You are required to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle.
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This advert is for Community Specialist Physiotherapist with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (ending June 2027). The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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