Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Cardiac Rehabilitation Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and dynamic physiotherapist to join our team covering the outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation across the WTWA and South Manchester area. It is important to demonstrate interest and experience in Cardiac rehab or other cardiac areas.
You will be able to undertake assessments of patients with a diverse and often complex presentation. To have excellent clinical reasoning to develop and deliver individual and group treatment programs and be able to support health behaviour change to support patients to reduce their cardiac risks. You will be able to manage your own caseload alongside supporting more junior staff, assistants, students, and team leaders.
Applicants must have a broad range of postgraduate experience. They must been keen to take on project work and lead on areas of service development.
Main duties of the job
To help deliver a comprehensive physiotherapy service to patients in the area of specialty that you are working in.
To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with a diverse and often complex presentation. You will require excellent clinical reasoning to develop and deliver individual treatment programs and be able to prioritise to clinical need. To deliver group exercise sessions in several venues across the South Manchester and Trafford area. To encourage behaviour change to support patients to reduce health risks.
To be responsible for organising and managing your own caseload to meet service need and patient priorities.
Be able to support, appraise and educate more junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.
Support your team leaders and deputise as required.
To have excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and be able to show empathy and understanding
Work as part of the therapy team and wider MDT demonstrating excellent communication skills.
Maintain Confidentiality, dignity and professionalism at all times.
To participate in the weekend and On call rotas as departmental policy
To maintain your professional standards of practice and codes of conduct and ensure any staff under your supervision maintain these as well.
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 responsibilities
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MFT 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
- Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
- Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
- Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy MSc or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant Post graduate course
- Membership of relevant specialist interest groups (EG BACPR
- Member of CSP
- CPD portfolio
- BACPR qualifiactions
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS Post graduate clinical experience
- Broad Range of post graduate clinical experience as a Band 5 in a rotational post
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Supervision and education of less experienced staff, assistants and students
- Experience of working in outpatient therapy services
Desirable
- Involvement with audit and research
- Experience of working in cardiac rehabilitation and with cardiology patients
- Membership of department/Trust groups e.g. Health and Safety
- Knowledge of community services
- Previous experience of working as a band 6 physiotherapist
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Good time management skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills – clinical reasoning
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Competent I.T. skills
- Use of EPR system for patient documentation
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for practice
- Well developed contemporary theoretical underpinning knowledge of physiotherapy
Desirable
- Awareness of the political / national situation
- Knowledge of cardiology and Physical Exercise guidelines
Other
Essential
- Ability to work across two hospital sites and community venues
- Flexible to meet service delivery needs
Desirable
- Car driver/ Owner
- UK Driving licence
- Participation in on call and weekend working
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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