The closing date is 27 April 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Specialist Orthopaedic Rotation within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
The post offers rotational experience across three specialist services:
* Specialist Hip Fracture Unit, Wythenshawe Hospital
* ELM Unit – post‑acute femoral and fragility fracture rehabilitation
* Trafford Elective Surgery Hub (TESH) at Trafford General Hospital
Each rotation lasts 9 months, providing broad experience across acute, post‑acute and elective orthopaedic pathways. You will work within well‑established multidisciplinary teams delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care and supporting timely and safe discharge.
This role is ideal for a Physiotherapist with a strong interest in orthopaedics and rehabilitation who is keen to develop specialist skills, contribute to service improvement, and progress within a supportive and forward‑thinking therapy service.
Key duties
* Assess, treat and rehabilitate patients across acute hip fracture, post‑acute rehabilitation and elective orthopaedic settings.
* Manage complex cases using advanced assessment, clinical reasoning and discharge planning skills.
* Work effectively in a fast‑paced acute environment, including post‑operative review to facilitate safe and timely discharge.
* Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives within each clinical area.
* Provide supervision and support to junior staff and rehabilitation assistants.
* Contribute to pre‑registration education and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Participate in the weekend working rota and on‑call respiratory rota.
* During the TESH rotation, contribute to the evening twilight service.
Qualifications
* Recognised BSc Honours degree in physiotherapy or equivalent.
* State registration via the Health and Care Professions Council.
* Evidence of relevant postgraduate training including attendance at relevant specialist courses.
* Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
* Completion of relevant neuro specific courses.
Experience & Knowledge
* Previous postgraduate clinical experience as a junior in a broad rotational post.
* Specialist knowledge of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques.
* Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures (e.g. Manual Handling, Chartered Society of Physiotherapists / Health and Care Professions Council Code of Conduct / Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, CPR, Equality and Diversity).
* Evidence of continual professional development.
* Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team working.
* Experience of supervising students and assistants.
* Evidence of contribution to clinical education and in‑service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants.
* Understanding of clinical effectiveness and its implications for services including experience of quality issues, audit and evidence‑based practice.
* Demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding practices relevant to the clinical area.
* To have attended a clinical educators course.
* Previous experience in a post at this level.
* Evidence of participation in research.
* Working knowledge of neuro specific local and national policies and procedures.
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.
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.
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (Pro Rata).
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