Physiotherapist

Position Overview

We are inviting applications for a part-time Physiotherapist role (22.5 hours per week) within the District Therapy Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. This presents an excellent opportunity for Band 5 therapists aiming to enhance their competencies toward Band 6 responsibilities or for Band 6 therapists looking to expand their clinical expertise in a novel area. The role operates across six neighbourhoods within Bolton, fostering a comprehensive, community-focused service model.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with acute healthcare providers, community teams, and social care professionals to deliver high-quality community care aimed at preventing hospital admissions and facilitating discharges.
• Provide assessments, personalized care plans, and management for patients requiring intensive home support as alternatives to hospital treatment.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings, integrating efforts with local authority services to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Instructors, and Assistant Practitioners.
• Participate in service delivery over a 7-day span from 8am to 6pm, with staff adhering to a 1 in 6 weekend rotation.

Candidate Requirements

• Registered and experienced Physiotherapist seeking to develop clinical skills in community or intermediate care environments.
• Possess knowledge or prior experience in community or intermediate healthcare services.
• Exhibit strong communication and organisational abilities, alongside flexibility, enthusiasm, adaptability, and commitment to clinically effective patient-centered service development.
• Ability to work effectively within a team to innovate and deliver high-quality care standards.

Additional Details

• The role supports the neighbourhood service model with six bases across Bolton.
• This is a part-time, onsite position with specified working hours and weekend duty patterns.

Contact Information

For more information or informal discussions, please contact:
Richard Bent, Principal Service Lead - District Therapies, Phone: 01204 331155, Email: richard.bent@boltonft.nhs.uk
Lisa Westmoreland, Principal Service Lead - District Therapies, Phone: 01204 331155, Email: lisa.westmoreland@boltonft.nhs.uk