Physiotherapist Static Thoracic Medicine | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Wythenshawe Manchester, M23 9LT

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

20/03/2026

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 physiotherapeutic 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

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• 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

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• 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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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations.

While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you.

This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026

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