About this role
Job summary A Band 3 Senior Physiotherapy Assistant opportunity is available within the Neurosciences Physiotherapy service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
You will support the delivery of physiotherapy treatment to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. You will work alongside specialist physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, patient centred care
You will also complete administrative tasks, including data entry, and support the smooth running of the service.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will support you to develop and succeed in the role.
Main duties of the job JOB PURPOSE
To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients. To accept patients referred by a physiotherapist and carry own patient caseload. Assess and treat patients according to set protocols with responsibility for planning, prioritising and organising this caseload appropriately monitoring patient progression and making alterations to patient treatments programmes as required. Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing the referring practitioner of any non-routine problems or enquiries
Please see job description for further information.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Katy Sellers Senior clinician acute stroke ([email protected])
Haley Scarth Senior clinician Neurosurgery ([email protected])
Russell Welburn Clinical Service Manager ([email protected])
Interview date to be confirmed
Why you should join our Team You will join a supportive Neurosciences physiotherapy team delivering care across acute and rehabilitation pathways.
You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team and gain experience across a range of neurological conditions.
We are committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and equity. We promote flexible working, value staff voice, and support career development for all colleagues.
We offer:
Structured support and supervision from experienced clinicians Opportunities to develop clinical and practical skills A positive and inclusive team environment Exposure to specialist neurological services Opportunities to progress within therapies What you will bring to the role Experience of working with people, ideally in a care setting Positive and professional approach to patient care Ability to work effectively within a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills Caring and compassionate approach Flexibility and willingness to learn Ability to complete basic administrative tasks and use IT systems Commitment to inclusion and patient centred care Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)