Job Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for dedicated and self-motivated Physiotherapist with a special interest in spinal conditions to join our Integrated Therapy Team within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. This post is split across MSK Physiotherapy based at Kingsgate House and Outpatient Therapies based at Stepping Hill Hospital.
The Musculoskeletal and Outpatient Therapy Services are busy and forward thinking providers of Community Outpatient Physiotherapy across various clinic sites in Stockport as well as within secondary care. We receive referrals for acute and chronic conditions from GPs, ESPs, Orthopaedic Consultants, Pain Clinic and occupational health.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person who has experience in treating a wide variety of Musculoskeletal Conditions within a diverse population and is able to promote self-management and act as an expert in their field providing support to other members of the team.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the team you will work collaboratively with other Clinical Leads and be involved in pathway work within your specialist area, implementing appropriate clinical guidelines and patient pathways.
You will be responsible for the provision of an advanced specialist Physiotherapy service for patients referred with spinal conditionsproviding an accurate diagnosis and managing a defined caseload of patients with highly complex needs, using evidence based /patient centred principles in a variety of locations, maintaining associated records.
You will provide clinical and managerial leadership in your specialist area through clinical supervision, in service training and mentoring, supporting the team promote an efficient and effective service.
As part of your role you will commit to supervise, educate and assess the performance of students to a graduate standard and work with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by thedegree level qualification.
About Us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
NHS pension scheme membership
Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
NHS Staff discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
03 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
362-AHP7THER-02-26
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Essential
Education & Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
Evidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to MSK conditions
Desirable
Management and leadership skills training accreditation
Membership of CSP
Clinical Educators/Field worker course or equivalent.
M' level or equivalent courses in relevant speciality
Essential
Experience
Clinical experience as a Band 6 with specialist knowledge of Musculoskeletal conditions
Supervision of senior and junior staff and students
Broad base of clinical experience prior to specializing
Experience of research and/or project management/service development
Experience dealing with GP referrals
Experience of MDT working
Desirable
Previous Band 7 experience in relevant post
Experience of managing change
Knowledge
Essential
Advanced knowledge of a wide range of relevant conditions and their management
An understanding of Clinical governance and evidence based practice
Knowledge of recent NHS and Trust developments and their impact on the service
Essential
Skills and Abilities
Advanced clinical reasoning skills & high level problem solving skills
Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of conditions relevant to MSK Physiotherapy.
Ability to pass on knowledge and skills to others in both formal and informal environments
Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff.
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively
Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
Up to date in professional practice and new research
Desirable
Evidence of participation in research / audit
Effective presentatin skills
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
Ability to work flexible hours based on the needs of the service.
Reliable work record
Able to work alone
Able to cope working in a stressful environment with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
Car user
Person Specification
Essential
Ability to work flexible hours based on the needs of the service.
Reliable work record
Able to work alone
Able to cope working in a stressful environment with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
Car user
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website
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