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Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Mobility
The candidate must be able to use their own transport or a suitable alternative for the purpose of this post. Dependence on public transport is not suitable for domiciliary roles.
- Personal Attributes
Team player.
- Personal Attributes
Resourceful and able to use own initiative.
- Personal Attributes
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, carers, outside agencies etc.
- Personal Attributes
Ability to work autonomously and being mindful of own limits and seeking appropriate support
- Knowledge and Skills
Basic knowledge of needs of patient group/clinical area
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and application of the Physiotherapy assessment and treatment
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the appropriate national and local policies
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of professional standards of practice, code of professional conduct and ethics.
- Knowledge and Skills
Decision making and problem solving skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Record keeping and report writing skills
- Knowledge and Skills
IT skills
- Standard Requirements
Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
- Standard Requirements
Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
- Standard Requirements
Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)
- Experience (both work and 'life' related)
Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience (both work and 'life' related)
Evidence of working and understanding the principles of MDT working.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's Behaviours
Valuing one another
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's Behaviours
Recognising and valuing people's differences
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's Behaviours
Working together
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's Behaviours
Taking personal responsibility
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's Behaviours
Always learning and improving
- Qualifications (Equivalent qualifications will be considered where their equivalency can be demonstrated)
Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Final Year Student about to qualify
- Qualifications (Equivalent qualifications will be considered where their equivalency can be demonstrated)
Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council or pending qualification
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience (both work and 'life' related)
Previous experience of working with the patient group.
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to join LPT. We have 2 posts available, based in the city of Leicester.
We offer 6 monthly rotations in in-patient medical rehabilitation, community therapy, MSK, community neuro, adult mental health, and adult learning disabilities.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to become part of an effective team within the rotation, providing high-quality patient care to services across Community Health Services.
You will work clinically in all services mentioned, developing valuable physiotherapy skills across a wide range of specialist services. You will be supported in your development to become a highly skilled autonomous practitioner. You will work in a variety of teams working closely with other professions in the MDT.
The successful candidate will:
- Have relevant qualifications and HCPC registration.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Show evidence of ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Have the ability to work sensitively and effectively with patients and their carers.
- Work well both individually and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility and use initiative.
- Be able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day.
- Displays LPT trust values and behaviours.
- Be able to be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
For more information please contact - samantha.branston@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for providing a professional Physiotherapy service and carrying an agreed caseload under the supervision of Senior Physiotherapy staff.
- To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients within a multi-disciplinary format.
- To deliver a Physiotherapy service to patients within a variety of settings, requiring flexibility/adaptability in recognising the complexity of these environments.
- To demonstrate the Trusts values in everything you do in the work environment and live up the LPT Pledge.
- To be responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trusts resources that you utilise.
- Delivery of effective healthcare within the organisation. - Establish effective leadership and communication.
- Continuing education, personal, and professional development.
- Clinical governance, risk reduction, audit and research.
- Management and use of resources and information.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
- Date posted: 16 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 007423
- Job locations: Merlyn Vaz Health Centre, 1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH, United Kingdom
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This advert is for Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in Leicester, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Sep 2026.
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