Senior Community Physiotherapist- Trafford

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The closing date is 26 January 2026

We are inviting you to join our team as a band 6 community rehabilitation Physiotherapist here in Trafford Local Care Organisation. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and patient support worker colleagues. You will be responsible for a varied caseload delivering evidenced based rehabilitation programmes within patient's homes and outpatient facilities.

The community rehabilitation service is supported by the AHP leadership model within Trafford. You will work closely across the organisation attending band 6 peer groups where we support shared learning. You will be supervised by band 7 senior practitioners and will have the opportunity to supervise rotational band 5 staff, support workers, students.

You will be provided with a smart phone, iPad and laptop as all our patient records are electronic. We will ensure you can manage all your IT system needs, so you can remain in touch with others throughout your working day and work more flexibly. There will be some opportunity to work remotely and we have a strong emphasis on work/life balance.

We ensure that all staff feel well supported and regularly meet as a team re are four other band 6 Physiotherapists within the team, so plenty of peer support. You must have access to a car and a UK driving license and be prepared to travel across the borough.

You would need to have specialist assessment and treatment skills, be able to manage a complex caseload autonomously and be able to work within a multidisciplinary team completing joint assessments, treatment and goal setting as required. You need to have experience in all aspects of rehabilitation with adults, including MSK, respiratory, neurology and orthopaedics.

You will undertake specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients and provide treatments specific to the patients needs and goals.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, completing liaison, joint working and collaborative decision making.

You will demonstrate a high level of manual handling skills.

You will assess and manage clinical risk and safeguarding, following trust policies and procedures

You will work in support of and deputise for the Senior Practitioner in the day to day running of the team.

You will contribute to service development

You will be encouraged to develop within your role though the appraisal process with funding available for accredited training.

You will supervise, monitor and delegate to staff including band 5 Physiotherapists, students and support staff. You will continue to support, train and educate others both through informal and formal in-service training sessions.

You will maintain own continuing professional development and develop current knowledge of evidenced based practice, and attend monthly Physiotherapy meetings and In-service training.

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.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware…