Physiotherapist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Infirmary, Manchester

Physiotherapist

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Infirmary, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 24 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5e3b2a95d24b40158fbdef34293b816d

Full Job Description

As a HCPC registered Physiotherapist (or soon to qualify) you will be responsible for the management of patients across the varied specialities based at Trafford General Hospital while being supported by robust supervision and training. You will work closely with other Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and the rest of the multi-professional team based in the hospital, across MFT sites and those based in community services., Alongside the specialist supervision and training you will receive on each rotation there is a Trafford peer support group and opportunities to participate in audit, service development and AHP Division and MFT wide projects such as career ambassadors and supporting the AHP Division Quality and Safety Governance workstreams.

We're looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking Physiotherapists who want to develop their skills in a supportive environment. You will need to be flexible and committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care. You'll need a pre-registration degree or MSc in Physiotherapy and some NHS or client facing experience would be beneficial. Clinical skills include:

  • To be able to competently assess patients and identify problems and agree objectives of treatment with the patient
  • To clinically reason, plan and carry out appropriate treatment programmes and techniques using evidence based practice, and identify safe and timely discharge plans.
  • To plan and prioritise own workload according to clinical need, and discuss relevant issues as required with a senior member of staff. To participate in the on call and weekend working as appropriate To understand the roles and work with the wider MDT. To maintain confidentiality, dignity and professionalism at all times. Have excellent communication skills with patients, families and the MDT Maintain a high standard of documentation To work well as part of a therapy team and the wider MDT

    MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.