Team Lead Physiotherapist
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The closing date is 26 May 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience as a Band 7 Team Lead Physiotherapist in the Crisis Response Team in South Manchester.
The Crisis Response Team provides urgent assessment and short-term intervention for patients experiencing a sudden deterioration in health, with the primary aim of avoiding unnecessary hospital admission. Assessment and intervention take place in the patients home, we cover the South Manchester area, therefore the candidates are required to have access to their own vehicle in order to travel across the city. We are a multi‑disciplinary team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers, Pharmacists and Social Workers.
The successful candidate will provide leadership and supervision for highly skilled physiotherapists within a multidisciplinary team of professionals. They will be competent to manage a caseload of complex cases and be able to develop and support the physiotherapy service and wider team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills in service delivery, change and staff development. They will be passionate in delivering high quality services and have experience of working as part of larger integrated health and social care system.
Main duties of the job
- Act as Team Lead for the Crisis Response Team, having oversight of the team’s caseload.
- Support team members to deliver on their objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate with the focus being on delivering a high quality and efficient service to patients of all complexity.
- Act autonomously to manage own caseload with a varying degree of complexity and to lead relevant service developments alongside the service lead.
- Supervise and support staff including junior physiotherapists, and students through supervision sessions, peer support and appraisal.
- Contribute to the development of an annual service plan and workforce management.
About us
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 – 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 – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registration with HCPC
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Leadership course
Experience
- Relevant post graduate experience at band 6/7 level
- Community experience
- Experience in providing clinical leadership and supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of MDT working
- Previous band 7 experience
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to manage a highly complex caseload
- Ability to manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice
- Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Evidence of change management
- Evidence of service development
Attributes
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
- Access to a car for business purposes to enable travel between sites and to patients’ homes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£49,387 to £56,515 a yearPro Rata, Per Annum
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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