Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist

Transformationunitgm; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. This role requires post-graduate experience in diverse patient settings, focusing on timely assessments to expedite hospital discharges. You will collaborate with other health professionals and support patient rehabilitation in their homes. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, contributing to high-quality healthcare for the community.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have post-graduate experience working with a multitude of patient groups.
• Experience of timely assessments and developing and delivering care plans is essential.
• Previous NHS clinical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Holistically and timely provide assessments of patients in their own home.
• Devise a well-rounded treatment plan to support patients' goals.
• Work alongside social services and ensure patients' social needs are met.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Knowledge of current best practice

Moving and handling techniques

Organisation and prioritisation

Delivery of training to other team members

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD

Job description

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Manchester Community Response, Trafford House Town Manchester Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2026 23:59

Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join the South Discharge to Assess service has become available for an enthusiastic, motivated and well rounded therapist.

The role available is for either a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our service at Band 6 level to work alongside other professionals to help support and expedite early discharges from hospital.

Candidates should have post graduate experience of working with a multitude of patient groups, and be aware of clear clinical decision making to help support a timely assessment, treatment and discharge process.

Main duties of the job

Holistically and timely provide assessments of patients in their own home following discharge from hospital. Devise a well rounded treatment plan, supporting goals from other professionals such as therapy, nursing and social care.

Support patients by providing specialist assessments from a therapy perspective to enable patients to remain at home and progress once discharged from hospital. This may include equipment provision, home exercise programmes, ongoing rehabilitation and cognitive assessments.

Complete therapy and nursing assessments following appropriate training to ensure smooth transition of the patient at home.

Work alongside social services and reablement team leaders to ensure patient's social needs are met.

Support the 7 day service in working weekends and bank holidays to maintain high level of care and facilitate additional discharges.

Maintain an active CPD portfolio, contribute and engage with additional training and opportunities presented within the team.

Work across Manchester Community Response (MCR) when activity levels determine service needs.

Working for our organisation

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.

Diversity Matters

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD
• Member of professional body

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service
• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies, data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety

Experience

• Previous NHS clinical experience
• Broad range of post graduate clinical experience as Band 5 in a rotational post
• Experience of timely assessments and developing and delivering care plans
• Experience of assessing complex patients and making decisions in a limited timeframe
• Community experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Experience of clinical supervision and student mentoring

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical reasoning skills
• Knowledge of current best practice
• Moving and handling techniques
• Organisation and prioritisation and ability to delegate
• Fully complete tasks within agreed deadlines and work within time pressures
• Delivery of training to other team members
• Accurate and legible records, compliance with HCPC standards of documentation
• Work within own limitations
• Contribute to staff and service development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.