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Physiotherapist

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton, BL2 2JWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 October 2026

11 days left

Job description

Part time - 22.5 hours Are you a Band 5 Physiotherapist looking to develop your skills at a Band 6 level? Are you a Band 6 Physiotherapist who would l...

In order to successfully undertake this post you must be an experienced Physiotherapist looking to develop in this clinical area.

You will need some knowledge of community/intermediate care services.

You will be an effective team player, inspirational, flexible, adaptable, enthusiastic and fully committed to the development of patient focused, clinically effective and efficient services.

If you are looking for a opportunity to develop at Band 6 level or wish to strengthen existing skills in a new clinical area that incorporates direct patient care, teaching, leadership and service development and possess all the above qualities we would be delighted to hear from you.

The service is currently operating over 7 days between 8am and 6pm.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this opportunity.

The role will be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Instructors and Assistant Practitioners.

The service is part of the Neighbourhood model and has 6 bases across Bolton.

You will be a key player in providing assessment, personalised care planning and management of care to patients who may require intensive home support as an alternative to hospital care. The role will include participating in effective multi-disciplinary team meetings and integrated working with the Local Authority.

Qualifications

Essential: - oDegree or equivalent in Physiotherapy; - oCurrent professional registration as a Physiotherapist

Experience

Essential

  • Treatment of a broad range of conditions relating to clinical speciality
  • Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change
  • Supervision and/or mentoring of staff/students.
  • Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working.

Desirable: - Substantial NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate highly complex pathologies and diagnostic reasoning to all levels in the medical and non-medical field at the appropriate level.
  • Able to undertake assessment in difficult complex situations
  • Sound knowledge of psycho-social problems and ability to gain patient confidence and co-operation.
  • Able to work independently as lead specialist, demonstrating good leadership skills.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance.
  • Understanding of current NHS/government policy/Public Health/NICE guidelines on organisational change and the ability to adapt these appropriately to local service needs through publication of documents.
  • Change management skills

Other

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly and travel across the service footprint to meet business needs
  • Able to work under pressure and constantly respond and adapt to frequent changes in circumstances.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

BNF
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

NHS organisation

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