Candidates will also engage in clinical triage to determine patient suitability for admission and provide supervision and support to junior staff and students. The trust values diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds to enhance the richness of the team. This position is ideal for those looking to advance their skills and contribute meaningfully to patient care within a collaborative framework.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expert and supportive therapy team at Ascot House Intermediate Care Unit, which is an integrated, multi-professional and multi-agency Intermediate Care service based in Sale, Trafford.
You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team who work together to deliver an effective and safe Intermediate Care service.
We will rely on you to provide timely specialist physiotherapy assessments and treatments to patients who are admitted to the unit.
You will follow agreed protocols for ensuring appropriate and timely input and ensure pathways of care and communications with all agencies working with the service to deliver effective patient care.
Together our hospitals and community services across Manchester and Trafford are innovating with digital solutions and using our knowledge, skills and resources to provide even better patient care for the diverse communities of our thriving city and beyond.
We want talented people from all backgrounds to choose to join our diverse team, supporting you with your work life balance and well being.
Wherever your interests lie, we'll support you to develop your skills to become an expert in your field. Let us tell you more about what the job involves and why this could be your next and best career move if you have the right skills, experience, and attitude to wow us and of course, to meet the needs and demands of the role.
To undertake physiotherapy assessments and formulate appropriate, patient specific treatment plans
Completion of detailed falls assessment and management plan in line with NICE guidance
Delivering reablement and rehabilitation interventions to patients to help them recover from their hospital admission and safely return to their home address
Working in partnership with OT's and support workers to deliver functional rehab in order to promote independence and facilitate timely discharge planning
Completion of clinical triage of referrals to determine if patients are suitable for admission
Completing moving and handling assessments of patient on admission, post fall or due to a change in condition
Prescribing and completing exercise programmes with patients
Delegating interventions to support and junior staff
Completing home visits when required and discharge home visits for all patients
Providing supervision and peer to peer support to junior, support staff and students
About us
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
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