Band 5 Physiotherapist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Location: | Little Hulton, Salford, Greater Manchester, M28 0FE |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 7489099/437-7489099 |
Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Older adult inpatient team, based at the Woodlands Hospital, Salford. This is a fixed term, full-time post, covering Monday to Friday. We will consider flexible/part time working hours. The applicant should be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working with older people and preferably have relevant mental health experience.
The job holder will be responsible for managing a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs and completing a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to the discharge planning process.
Under the guidance of the Unit’s Band 7 Physiotherapist, they will also contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the physiotherapy services within the in-patient unit and contribute to falls projects and training for staff within the service area. The successful candidate would be providing supervision support to Physio assistants as part of their role.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
The job holder will be responsible for managing a daily caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and physical healthcare needs and completing a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to the discharge planning process.Please see Job description and person specification attached for more details.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025