Physiotherapist - Discharge to Assess Team

The closing date is 15 March 2026

We are looking for a motivated Physiotherapist with relevant skills and experience to join the Discharge to Assess Trafford Team. An opportunity to work in a supportive team, supporting a busy, productive service as part of the Trafford Community Response Teams.

Full time over 7 days to include weekends and bank holidays.

Trafford Local Care Organisation is the partnership organisation that provides NHS community health services to the people of the borough. We work closely as NHS community health services and social care services in Trafford & Manchester. We are driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford & Manchester by working across organisational boundaries. Our teams work as one in the neighbourhoods they serve – delivering and designing services in partnership with local people.

The Discharge to Assess service will be a seven day service, therefore this entails working some weekends, bank holidays and late shifts on a rota basis. The post involves working across the main hospital site and the community, delivering holistic assessments & interventions to patients in their own homes/ place of residence.

Independent travel within the local geographical area to deliver the role is essential.

Please be aware you must hold a valid UK driving licence and have daily access to a car to apply for this role.

The post-holder will triage, assess, implement, plan and evaluate the delivery of direct patient care as an independent practitioner relevant to their Band.

Working as a practitioner within a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency service, they will facilitate timely discharge from an acute hospital or community bed and provide same day assessment and support planning to meet a person's needs in the community.

The post holder will provide and / or arrange appropriate support and interventions in the community working closely with colleagues across all sectors. They will work flexibly providing therapy support in the community as required to provide the full discharge to assess service cover.

Working as an integral part of the team your role will be to provide specialist assessment skills, knowledge and management of patients in the community whilst ensuring the delivery of high caliber care, and efficient use of facilities, manpower and other resources.

The post holder will provide specialist knowledge and clinical skills to ensure the delivery of care within the D2A team and wider TCR service as required. Working to ensure the patients can be managed safely at home following a hospital admission.

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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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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, please contact the manager named below.

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• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
  
• HCPC Registration
  
• Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD
  
• Clinical educator
  
• Member of CSP
  

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• Broad experience as a band 5 in core clinical areas
  
• Experience of timely assessments and developing and delivering care plans to meet these needs
  
• 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
  
• Community experience
  
• Previous Band 6 experience
  

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• 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 clinical governance and its implications for practice
  
• Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
  
• Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
  

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• Able to work as a team member
  
• Flexibility and able to work extended hours as per service
  

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• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car on daily basis
  
• General good health and evidence of a good attendance record
  
• DBS Clearance at an enhanced level
  

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• Clinical reasoning skills / knowledge underpinning clinical skills specific to clinical area.
  
• 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
  
• Contribution to staff development
  

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer annum (pro rata)