Senior MSK Physiotherapist

NHS

  • United Kingdom
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
The post holder will work in the MSK outpatient service at either Wythenshawe or Withington Community Hospital (South Manchester Hospitals). We accepts referrals from secondary care specialties such as orthopaedics, pain and rheumatology and also provide a physiotherapy service for Primary Care referrals. At South Manchester, B6 MSK physiotherapists contribute to the orthopaedic weekend rota at Wythenshawe Hospital. The post holder may work cross site including Altrincham and Trafford general Hospital .The successful candidate will carry an independent caseload of patients with musculoskeletal problems, and deliver a high standard of evidence-based physiotherapy. There are opportunities to experience running rehabilitation groups as well as seeing patients in a clinic environment.Main duties of the job
  • Delivery of evidence-based physiotherapy management of patients with musculoskeletal presentations
  • Supervision of rehab assistants and band 5 physiotherapists
  • Clinical mentorship of student physiotherapists
  • Service development projects, such as audit and quality improvement programmes
  • Participate in orthopaedic weekend rota
About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & 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 30,000 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 Electronic Patient Record system which 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 Green Plan which sets 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.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-CSS-7403114*Job locationsWythenshawe HospitalSouthmoor RoadWythenshaweM23 9LTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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.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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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.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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • BSc / Physiotherapy MSc
  • Health Professions Council Registration
  • CPD portfolio
Desirable
  • Relevant post-graduate course
  • Membership of relevant S.I.G.'s
  • MCSP
ExperienceEssential
  • Post graduate clinical experience
  • Broad Range of post graduate experience in a rotational post
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Supervision and education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Desirable
  • Knowledge of the working of community physiotherapy services
  • Involvement with audit and research
  • Membership of department/Trust groups e.g. Health and Safety
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • BSc / Physiotherapy MSc
  • Health Professions Council Registration
  • CPD portfolio
Desirable
  • Relevant post-graduate course
  • Membership of relevant S.I.G.'s
  • MCSP
ExperienceEssential
  • Post graduate clinical experience
  • Broad Range of post graduate experience in a rotational post
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Supervision and education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Desirable
  • Knowledge of the working of community physiotherapy services
  • Involvement with audit and research
  • Membership of department/Trust groups e.g. Health and Safety

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