first contact practitioner physiotherapist jobs

Job overview

The post involves working within the discharge to assess team delivering holistic assessments and interventions to patients in their own homes/ place of residence. Independent travel within the local geographical area to deliver the role is essential.

The Manchester community response services offer a seven-day service:

• Discharge to Assess- delivered over 7 days: Mon- Fri 08:00-20:00 / Sat - Sun: 0800- 1600

With the above in mind, you must have experience of working in the NHS and in community services. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical skills in physiotherapy and will be experienced in administering person-centred assessments. They will be able to implement and evaluate physiotherapy interventions in a fast paced working environment. You must have a recognised Physiotherapy qualification and current HCPC registration.

The individual will manage a clinical caseload of patients, including those with complex and highly complex needs. You will supervise the band 3 support staff with caseload management.

The post holder will work without direct supervision as a lone worker in the community assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and modifying individualised treatment programmes in patients’ homes for patients with low to highly complex needs.

The post holder will work as a team member collaborating with colleagues to ensure patient needs and goals are met using approaches which promote choice, participation and quality of life.

The post holder will ensure patients are triaged and managed on appropriate and timely pathways of care by liaising closely and working in partnership with other community therapy teams as well as health and social care professionals including GPs, specialist equipment agencies, social service partners and voluntary agencies. You will support patient flow through supporting the timely discharge of patients from the acute setting.

The post holder will provide complex professional and clinical advice to patients, family members, carers and health and social care professionals including GPs, therapy colleagues and care managers.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

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.

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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, please contact the manager named below.