Job summary Do you have a passion for working in a fast paced, dynamic front of house service?We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive therapists to join our combined Older Peoples Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) and Integrated Assessment Team (IAT). We provide a Specialist Frailty and Acute Medicine therapy service here at Wythenshawe Hospital. We welcome both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working at, or progressing towards, band 6 level to apply for our static, full time positions (2 WTE posts available). Our OPAL/IAT therapy service aims to deliver high quality care to our patients across the Emergency Department, Clinical Decisions Unit and our Acute Frailty and Acute Medical Units. We are presently expanding our Frailty SDEC services and working closely with our community colleagues across the hospital at home and urgent response services. Our aim is continually toimprove outcomes for our older population, and those living with frailty through proactive early assessment and management of complex co-morbidities, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting early discharge and accessing appropriate community services. In addition, we provide services for adults with a variety of clinical conditions presenting to these clinical areas, with ward based respiratory skills required for physiotherapy applicants. Main duties of the job To help deliver a comprehensive therapy service to patients in the area of medicine, with particular knowledge and skills in the management of frailty and existing or willingness to develop generic assessment skills with the support of the Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists accordingly. To perform advanced 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 a 7-day rota, inclusive of weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 8am and 8pm. To maintain your professional standards of practice and codes of conduct and ensure any staff under your supervision maintain these as well. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-WTWA-6995242 Job locations Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters 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, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters 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, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD Desirable Clinical educator Member of CSP/RSCOT Experience Essential Relevant significant post registration experience as an independent generic therapy practitioner. To support and advise patients and families and carer Supervision and education of less experienced staff, students or assistants ensuring safe working practices Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience working within frailty or with older people Dissemination of good practice Desirable Community experience Previous Band 6 experience Experience of working in urgent care service or similar Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for practice Well-developed contemporary theoretical underpinning knowledge of Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy Desirable Awareness of the political / national situation Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service. Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults. Knowledge of evidence base practice Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution bility to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as a team member Flexible attitude to change and new ways of working Other Essential Able to travel cross-site / car user Use of VDU for short periods daily Participate in regular weekend and bank holiday work Flexible to meet service delivery needs across Monday to Sunday, 8am-8pm Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent moving and handling skills. Ability to organise, prioritise a highly complex and busy caseload and delegate appropriately Good time management skills, working to time pressures as part of caseload management. Ability to maintain judgement under pressure Desirable Contribution to service development Contribution to staff development Clinical reasoning skills / knowledge underpinning clinical skills specific to clinical area. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD Desirable Clinical educator Member of CSP/RSCOT Experience Essential Relevant significant post registration experience as an independent generic therapy practitioner. To support and advise patients and families and carer Supervision and education of less experienced staff, students or assistants ensuring safe working practices Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience working within frailty or with older people Dissemination of good practice Desirable Community experience Previous Band 6 experience Experience of working in urgent care service or similar Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for practice Well-developed contemporary theoretical underpinning knowledge of Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy Desirable Awareness of the political / national situation Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service. Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults. Knowledge of evidence base practice Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution bility to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as a team member Flexible attitude to change and new ways of working Other Essential Able to travel cross-site / car user Use of VDU for short periods daily Participate in regular weekend and bank holiday work Flexible to meet service delivery needs across Monday to Sunday, 8am-8pm Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent moving and handling skills. Ability to organise, prioritise a highly complex and busy caseload and delegate appropriately Good time management skills, working to time pressures as part of caseload management. Ability to maintain judgement under pressure Desirable Contribution to service development Contribution to staff development Clinical reasoning skills / knowledge underpinning clinical skills specific to clinical area. 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)