Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Rehabilitation Rotational Physiotherapist

Job summary
Band 6 Rehabilitation Rotation
Full Time 37.5 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity in a 10 month secondment has become available within our Specialist Band 6 Rehabilitation Rotations.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, and dynamic physiotherapist who is able to work effectively and flexibly as part of a Multidisciplinary Team in a Rehabilitation Setting.

We offer 7 Specialty Rotations working across both the Acute and Community Services of Manchester University Foundation Trust (South Locality).

The Rotations are 8 months and the Clinical areas covered are The Stroke Unit, Early Supported Discharge Stroke Team, Outreach Rehabilitation Service, Intermediate Care, Community Neuro Rehab, Community Falls Team and Day Hospital Specialist Clinics for older people.

The departments are committed to CPD and moving the Governments' initiatives forward. Applicants must have a broad range of post graduate experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on their first band 6 role in MFT.

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 plan appropriate discharges, and be able to prioritise to clinical need.
• 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.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (Per Annum, Pro Rata)
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-LCOD-8173698-RL3
Job locations: Wythenshawe Offices, 1 Stancliffe Road, Wythenshawe, M22 4PJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

• 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
• CPD portfolio/evidence of post graduate training

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Course
• Membership of relevant specialist interest groups
• Member of CSP

Experience
Essential

• Previous Post graduate clinical experience
• Broad Range of post graduate clinical experience as a Band 5 in a rotational post
• Evidence of working as part of a multidisciplinary, multiagency team at a high standard
• Supervision and education of less experienced staff, assistants and students
• Evidence of working with people with complex rehabilitation needs
• Knowledge of the working of community physiotherapy services

Desirable

• Previous band 6 Experience
• Involvement with Clinical audit and research
• Experience of working with Neurological conditions

Skills
Essential

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to undertake appropriate therapy assessments relevant to the clinical speciality
• High level of skill in handling patients with rehabilitation needs
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate

Desirable

• Confidence to lead where appropriate
• Training/ teaching/ presentation skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness of clinical governance and risk and their implications to practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of current best practice in rehabilitation
• Awareness of the political / national situation

Other
Essential

• Reflect and critically appraise own performance
• UK Driving License and Use of a car for work

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.

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.

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: Wythenshawe Offices, 1 Stancliffe Road, Wythenshawe, M22 4PJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: mft.nhs.uk/careers

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Sarah Lowe, Team Leader
Email: sarah.lowe@mft.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01615296770

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.