Physiotherapist Static Thoracic Medicine

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The closing date is 05 January 2026

Band 6 Physiotherapist Full time Static Thoracic Medicine

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time band 6 Physiotherapist 18.75 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday) within the Thoracic Medicine Physiotherapy team. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in respiratory physiotherapy. The post holder will cover both an inpatient and outpatient respiratory medicine caseload. It comprises of a mixture of complex acute and chronic respiratory patients, including Pulmonary Oncology, and some medical patients.

The respiratory outpatient caseload is a mixture of breathing pattern disorder, airway clearance and drug challenges.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team and should have a keen interest in service development, audit, and research. They will have a broad range of rotational post graduate experience and demonstrate a commitment to CPD. They must be enthusiastic, flexible and a team player. The post is part time 18.75 hours per week and will also include on call and weekend working.

To help deliver a comprehensive physiotherapy service to patients in the area of specialty that you are working in.

To perform advanced physio therapeutic assessment of patients with a diverse and often complex presentation. You will require excellent clinical reasoning to develop and deliver individual treatment programs and plan appropriate discharges, and be able to prioritise to clinical need.

To be responsible for organising and managing your own caseload to meet service need and patient priorities.

Be able to support, appraise and educate more junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.

Support your team leaders and deputise as required.

To have excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and be able to show empathy and understanding

Work as part of the therapy team and wider MDT demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Maintain Confidentiality, dignity and professionalism at all times.

To participate in the weekend and On call rotas as departmental policy

To maintain your professional standards of practice and codes of conduct and ensure any staff under your supervision maintain these as well.

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.

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