Job summaryAn exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dedicated, and innovative Specialised Physiotherapist to join the Adult Metabolic service based at Salford Care Organisation. The Metabolic Unit is one five centres in England and provides outpatient service for patients throughout the North of England, including transition patients, satellite, and telehealth clinics.We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist, to join our team in the specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients with inborn errors of metabolism who have highly complex and chronic multi-system conditions, patients come from across the North of England, Isle of Man and North Wales. A prior work experience in this field is not essential but a wider general experience in neurology or learning disabilities would be beneficial.You will be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature, with great interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate initiative when providing holistic care to patients.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work autonomously within Trust policy and professional practice and maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.To comply with statutory requirements for physiotherapy and with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and HPC standards and codes of professional conduct.To perform specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who will have inherited metabolic disorders.To triage, determine a clinical diagnosis, develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualised treatment programmes, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.To perform scheduled protocol specific physiotherapy assessments of metabolic patients who are participating in clinical trials.To educate and train students physiotherapists within the organisation, including other qualified and non-qualified healthcare staff.To access supervision through peer support, clinical supervision, and special interest group supervision.To deputise for the physiotherapy lead when required.Contribute to data collection for both local and national audits.To take a lead on the delivery of live virtual exercise classes for adults with inherited metabolic disorders.
About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care,
appreciate and
inspire- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.DetailsDate posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per Annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-NMT-P205-26-B
Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person SpecificationEssential- Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable- Appropriate Post Graduate Study/Qualification
EssentialEssential- oExtensive post-registration experience in a hospital or similar setting.
Essential- oSpecialist clinical knowledge base in the assessment and treatment of neurological and neuromuscular patients.
Essential- oEvidence of multi-professional and multi-agency working.
Essential- oGood written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
EssentialPerson SpecificationEssential- Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable- Appropriate Post Graduate Study/Qualification
EssentialEssential- oExtensive post-registration experience in a hospital or similar setting.
Essential- oSpecialist clinical knowledge base in the assessment and treatment of neurological and neuromuscular patients.
Essential- oEvidence of multi-professional and multi-agency working.
Essential- oGood written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
EssentialDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Highly Specialised Metabolic Physiotherapist
Andrew Oldham
andrew.oldham@nca.nhs.uk
01612064679
DetailsDate posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per Annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-NMT-P205-26-B
Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust 's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
