About this role
Job summary
Senior Physiotherapist - 1 post for Respiratory Outpatients (Fixed Term) , 1 post for Pelvic Health (Fixed Term), 1 Post for Paediatrics Outpatients (Secondment)
Band: 6
Hours: 37.5, Full time, Fixed Term 6 months
These posts are a fixed term position that sits within the MSK Outpatients Team. One post is based at Glenfield Hospital with the Respiratory Outpatients Team. The other post is based between Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary in the Pelvic Health Team.
You will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients with a wide variety of surgical and medical needs, contributing to safe and effective patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Autonomous Clinical Assessment & Treatment: Independently assess, diagnose, and treat a complex caseload of patients with pelvic floor dysfunctions and perinatal musculoskeletal conditions.
Specialised Interventions: Perform internal and external clinical assessments and deliver targeted, evidence-based treatments, including pelvic floor muscle retraining, biofeedback, manual therapy, and bladder/bowel re-education.
Band 6 Respiratory Outpatients Physiotherapist
Outpatient Respiratory Management: Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients presenting with complex chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., COPD, bronchiectasis, severe asthma, breathing pattern disorders/hyperventilation, and post-viral respiratory issues).
Specialised Diagnostics & Therapies: Perform detailed respiratory assessments and implement tailored treatment plans, including airway clearance techniques, breathing pattern re-education, exercise prescription, and device trials.
Band 6 Paediatrics Outpatients Physiotherapist
Specialist Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct musculoskeletal assessments for babies, children, and young people presenting with acute, chronic, post-surgical, or developmental conditions.
Tailored Rehabilitation: Design and deliver individualized, child-friendly treatment plans
Family & Multi-Agency Collaboration: Educate and guide parents/carers, and liaise with paediatricians, orthopaedic consultants, schools, and MDT teams.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description Job responsibilities
Be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital.
Plan, deliver and progress treatment interventions using clinical reasoning and decision making skills in order to work towards and achieve identified patient goals.
To facilitate annual appraisal and personal development planning for relevant members of the Physiotherapy Team.
To participate in the induction of Physiotherapy Staff
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
Diploma/BSc Physiotherapy HCPC Registration
Desirable
Clinical Educators course
Experience Essential
Must have recent significant clinical experience at a band 5 Demonstrates appropriate use of PT interventions relevant to clinical setting, including use of core skills Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical area Experience of delegation to support workers supervising staff Respiratory on call and weekend experience Demonstrates good presentation skills Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines, legislation and wider issues relating to role Demonstrates good presentation skills
Desirable
Demonstrates evidence of computer skills Experience of supervising staff
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working Demonstrates a professional attitude
Desirable
Demonstrates leadership skills
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs Awareness of own development needs
Desirable
Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical audit process
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations including preparation for interview Demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs
Physical skills Essential
Ability to undertake manual and non-manual handling safely
Equality and Diversity Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical areas Evidence of continuing personal and professional development To meet Trusts requirements for attendance at work
Desirable
Demonstrates awareness of issues impacting on PT
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Leicester - Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)