Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the Hospital at Home team to co-ordinate the discharge of selected patients and to be involved in the rapid response function of the service. The post holder will be working as part of a multidisciplinary and multiagency team and in collaboration with other services including the acute and community teams to facilitate the timely assessment and appropriate discharge from hospital through assessment, care planning and integrated working responsive to patient needs.

Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide and/or arrange appropriate support and interventions in the community working closely with colleagues across all sectors. The post holder will provide specialist knowledge and clinical skills to ensure the delivery of care within the service and also the wider community and across the acute / community interface. They have a fundamental role in the delivery of high standards of care, ensuring an environment that is conducive to well-being. They will actively participate in improving the service the department/unit offers and will initiate and support future developments.

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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 08 November 2026
Reference number: 349-LCOD-8106397-RL4

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc / Physiotherapy MSc
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Desirable

• Relevant post-graduate course
• Clinical Supervisor's course

Experience
Essential

• Previous NHS post graduate clinical experience.
• 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

Skills
Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills - clinical reasoning

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

Aptitudes
Essential

• Flexibility to meet service delivery needs over 7 days in the Acute Trust and the Community.
• Ability to work to a high standard in a range of Teams.
• Full, current driving license and access to car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hospital at Home Community team, Trafford House Southmoor Rd, Manchester, M23 9XD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

For questions about the job, contact:
Hospital at Home Team lead, Sami-Jo Joyce, Sami-Jo.Joyce@mft.nhs.uk, 01615496143

Applicants are considered on merit. The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Early applications are encouraged as adverts may close early.