Job summary Are you an experienced band 5 or existing band 6 physiotherapist with a passion for delivering high quality patient care in the MSK speciality? If so, there is an opening for you to join our dynamic team of physiotherapists, clinical specialists, advanced physiotherapy practitioners and FCPs. As part of a friendly and supportive team, you will benefit from wide ranging learning opportunities to help consolidate your skills and advance your musculoskeletal career. We offer 6-monthly MSK rotations including gym team; rheumatology; and pain management. As a more senior band 6 you will have the opportunity to get more involved in Clinical Governance initiatives and to work within our MSK assessment service. In addition to regular supervision and support from our experienced senior MSK Physiotherapists, you will have close access to Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners working in our wider MSK service. Main duties of the job Undertake high quality assessments, virtually or face-to-face, for patients referred from both GPs and hospital consultants. Develop, implement and modify individualised treatment programmes, using a person centred 'What matters to You?' approach to management. Support self-management and promote lifestyle changes including onward referral to support services Be responsible for your own clinical caseload including patients with complex needs. Training will be provided in any areas identified for development. Support Team Leaders to ensure that junior staff are clear about their responsibilities and accountability. Be responsible for the training and supervision of junior staff and students. Monitor and evaluate treatment plans to ensure maximum patient benefit and health outcomes. About us 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. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-BCO-P219-25 Job locations Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Job description Job responsibilities 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 Job description Job responsibilities 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 Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience across a range of junior rotations. Desirable Research and Development awareness. Awareness of role of audit and evidence based practice. Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management. Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to present information in a clear and logical manner. Organisational skills including, time management, prioritisation Desirable Presentation skills. Personal Qualities Essential Flexible to meet the needs of the service. Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent HCPC registration Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience across a range of junior rotations. Desirable Research and Development awareness. Awareness of role of audit and evidence based practice. Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management. Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to present information in a clear and logical manner. Organisational skills including, time management, prioritisation Desirable Presentation skills. Personal Qualities Essential Flexible to meet the needs of the service. Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent HCPC registration 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)