We have an exciting opportunity to join our highly acclaimed and well-established Therapy Department at Salford Royal Hospital.
As a Band 5 Physiotherapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and delivery of tailored treatment programmes for patients with a wide range of complex needs.
You will join a supportive and dynamic Band 5 rotational workforce, gaining experience across a diverse range of clinical areas. Rotations take place every six months and include Respiratory, MSK, Community Rehabilitation and Falls, Home First, CSNRT, Orthopaedics, Major Trauma, Acute Care Medicine, Neurosurgery, Stroke, and Urgent Care.
We are looking for someone who has :
Broad experience of physiotherapy at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to use initiative independently
Strong time management and problem-solving skills
A passion and drive to deliver high-quality care and rehabilitation tailored to patient needs
What we offer:
A clear competency framework supported by a robust induction programme
Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development opportunities
A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team environment
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients’ care experiences and rehabilitation outcomes
Main duties of the job
Participate in the rotational scheme at Salford care organisation completing rotations across acute and community settings .
Working as an autonomous practitioner within your scope of practice and in accordance with your job plan.
Be responsible for your continuing professional development, actively participating in supervision, peer support and training and development programmes.
Manage a caseload including prioritisation and delegation of work to therapy assistants, performing patient assessments and making a clinical judgement of the patient’s needs.
Develop, implement, evaluate and modify patient treatment programmes ensuring relevant pathways of care are followed in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team with onward referral to other agencies as appropriate.
Be able to travel across the footprint of Salford whilst on community rotations
Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records complying with Trust policies and procedures, upholding statutory, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and HCPC standards and codes of professional conduct.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
