Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our friendly Trauma and Orthopaedics Therapy Team in East Cheshire.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Physiotherapist with proven experience in the assessment and treatment of patients within trauma and orthopaedic ward settings.

About the service:
We are an exciting team, offering assessment and treatment to patients in trauma and orthopaedics.We work holistically within a large multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Consultants, Assistants and Social workers.

This is a part-time post available as a fixed-term contract until October 2027. The role is based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and requires working on Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Hours per week: 18.75

Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist you will be required to provide a high standard comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and treatment service for patients with a wide range of conditions working as an autonomous clinician, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.

Upon the completion and maintenance of competencies, the post holder would be able to participate in the weekend orthopaedic physiotherapy roster if they wish.

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registration
• Relevant professional degree / diploma
• Clinical educators training
• Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

Desirable

• Communication skills training
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Completion of normal movement course.

Knowledge
Essential

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
• Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area

Desirable

• Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives

Skills
Essential

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member
• IT skills

Experience
Essential

• Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area
• Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research
• Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT

Specific Job Requirement
Essential

• Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as a Physiotherapist to include, Respiratory ITU, and Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology
• Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients

Other
Essential

• Ability to meet travel requirements

Further inofrmation
Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements
Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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).

Employer details
Employer name: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Acute Therapy Team Manager
Andrea Cain
andrea.cain1@nhs.net
01625661488

Details
Date posted: 09 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata (subject to job matching)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8193061
Job locations: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom