Specialist Physiotherapist | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

This is a suitable position for an experienced band 5 ready to step up to Band 6 level or for an existing Band 6 Physio who wants a change and a new challenge.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inpatient Therapy Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust as a rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist within the team.

The successful applicant will be a vital part of the MDT in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services in the team’s portfolio. These include the Specialist areas of Respiratory (and Pulmonary Rehabilitation), Cardiology (and Cardiac Rehabilitation), Gastro, Frailty, Complex Care as well as Medical Assessment areas. There is a clear focus on discharge planning for those with no criteria to reside on all ward areas.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner as part of the Inpatient Therapy Team supported by highly specialist therapists
• To work mainly in the hospital but there will also be some community work in patient’s own homes, outpatient clinics and group settings
• To perform therapeutic assessment of patients who present with diverse and complex chronic physical and psychological problems
• To provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes
• To deliver programmes of care, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions

You must be committed to our Trust Values:
• VISION
• OPENNESS
• INTEGRITY
• COMPASSION
• EXCELLENCE

The post offers the opportunity to develop within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The job description and person specification attached to this job vacancy outline the main responsibilities of the role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026

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