Job summary The Nightingale and Prevent Breast cancer Centre, based in the South of the city at the Wythenshawe site is Europe's first purpose-built unit with several key services that integrate a diagnostic and treatment pathway for all patients affected by breast cancer. The Nightingale Centre offers an integrated physiotherapy and lymphoedema service committed to forward thinking patient care, rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes for patients with often complex needs. This exciting post offers a development opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated physiotherapist to develop their skills in the management of breast cancer related musculoskeletal conditions which can be exacerbated by the risk and development of acute and chronic lymphoedema. The successful applicant will be fully supported by specialist staff and be willing to undertake training including a funded accredited lymphoedema course. Transferable skills in this innovative role will ensure we continue to offer excellent effective care to our patients, families and carers and we look forward to welcoming you into our friendly positive and enthusiastic rehabilitation team. Main duties of the job This is a joint Physiotherapy and Lymphoedema development post. The postholder will work in the Nightingale Breast Surgery outpatient service which will include elective breast surgery patients, breast oncology and/or breast oncology related lymphoedema patients. The postholder will be a Physiotherapist willing to undertake additional lymphoedema accredited training. To carry an independent caseload of patients with mainly musculoskeletal and post-surgical problems, and those at risk of developing or with mild to moderate lymphoedema. To deliver a high standard of physiotherapy, managing patients in an appropriate manner according to the area of specialty. 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 20 February 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-CSS-6972543 Job locations Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Manchester 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 BSc Physiotherapy MSc or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Evidence of CPD Desirable Member of CSP Experience Essential Previous Post graduate clinical experience Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Supervision and education of less experienced staff, assistants and students Broad range Band 5 post graduate experience in a rotational post Desirable Involvement with audit and research Experience working in MSK and/or oncology Knowledge of community lymphoedema and physiotherapy services Skills Essential Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Good time management skills Good analytical and problem solving skills - clinical reasoning Effective written communication skills eg. clincal records and reports Desirable Competent IT skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for practice Well developed contemporary theoretical underpinning knowledge of physiotherapy Understanding of long term condition management Desirable Awareness of political/national situation Basic understanding of role of lymphatic system and impact on physiotherapy Other Essential Flexible to meet service delivery needs Able to travel cross-site Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Physiotherapy MSc or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Evidence of CPD Desirable Member of CSP Experience Essential Previous Post graduate clinical experience Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Supervision and education of less experienced staff, assistants and students Broad range Band 5 post graduate experience in a rotational post Desirable Involvement with audit and research Experience working in MSK and/or oncology Knowledge of community lymphoedema and physiotherapy services Skills Essential Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Good time management skills Good analytical and problem solving skills - clinical reasoning Effective written communication skills eg. clincal records and reports Desirable Competent IT skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for practice Well developed contemporary theoretical underpinning knowledge of physiotherapy Understanding of long term condition management Desirable Awareness of political/national situation Basic understanding of role of lymphatic system and impact on physiotherapy Other Essential Flexible to meet service delivery needs Able to travel cross-site 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 Manchester M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)