Physiotherapist

Job summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join their team where you will deliver a high standard of care.

Main duties of the job

Role Details:

To competently carry out full consultations with patients to establish baseline data using advanced communication and questioning skills

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies to identify their problems and needs.

Set appropriate treatment aims and objectives in negotiation with the patient.

Competently plan and carry out realistic programmes of treatment from a range of specialised therapeutic options for each patient using evidence-based practice.

To facilitate safe and timely patient discharge and to determine outcome of physiotherapy management of the patient.

To communicate complex conditions related information to clients, carers, other family members, members of the multidisciplinary team and other professions and agencies.

Use a range of communication skills to establish a rapport and demonstrate empathy towards patients and carers and give effective advice to patients, staff and carers who maybe under stress.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £20.15 an hour
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 1 years
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: M0042-26-0234
• Job locations: Trafford General Hospital, Manchester, M41 5SL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Title Physiotherapist

Grade Band 6

Trust Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location Trafford General Hospital

Hours Monday to Friday, 08.30-16.30

Pay rate £20.15

Role Details

To competently carry out full consultations with patients to establish baseline data using advanced communication and questioning skills.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies to identify their problems and needs.

Set appropriate treatment aims and objectives in negotiation with the patient.

Competently plan and carry out realistic programmes of treatment from a range of specialised therapeutic options for each patient using evidence-based practice.

To facilitate safe and timely patient discharge and to determine outcome of physiotherapy management of the patient.

To communicate complex conditions related information to clients, carers, other family members, members of the multidisciplinary team and other professions and agencies.

Use a range of communication skills to establish a rapport and demonstrate empathy towards patients and carers and give effective advice to patients, staff and carers who maybe under stress.

The Successful Candidate Will:

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Good understanding of and ability to work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge and experience of working in Physiotherapy neuro-rehab

.Practical skills in neurological physiotherapy treatments

Experience of working in a hospital role / ward environment

Have experience with EMIS

.Able to drive with a current driving licence would be helpful but not essential

.Experience of making discharge decisions and supporting efficient discharge processes.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

Relevant Qualifications

Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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