Physiotherapist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

As aHCPC registeredPhysiotherapist(or soon to qualify)you willbe responsible forthe management of patients across the varied specialities based at Trafford General Hospitalwhile 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 toparticipatein audit, service development and AHP Division and MFT wide projects such as career ambassadorsand supporting theAHP Division Quality and Safety Governance workstreams.

We'relooking forenthusiastic,dynamicand forward-thinking Physiotherapists who want to develop their skills in a supportive environment. You will need to be flexible andcommittedto delivering high quality,patient focused care. You'llneed 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, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll 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 you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the 'NHS England' website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. 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, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.