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Job requirements
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Essential
36 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.
- Experience
Professional approach
- Experience
Demonstrates initiative
- Experience
Flexible approach
- Experience
Evidence of multidisciplinary teamwork
- Experience
Ability to take a lead and work in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of Therapy Services in Clinical Care Pathways.
- Experience
Demonstrate confidence in own abilities relevant to post and experience
- Experience
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others performance
- Experience
Ability to identify, provide and promote support to patients and carers.
- Experience
Ability to identify, provide and promote support to all members of the Therapy Service.
- Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Qualifications
Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council
- Qualifications
Additional specialist post-graduate training relevant to clinical area
- Trust Behaviours
Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust’s Behaviours
- Trust Behaviours
Valuing one another
- Trust Behaviours
Recognising and valuing people’s differences
- Trust Behaviours
Working together
- Trust Behaviours
Taking personal responsibility
- Trust Behaviours
Always learning and improving
- Personal Attributes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Personal Attributes
Ability to use own initiative to provide information and support to other staff
- Personal Attributes
Ability to work autonomously to prioritise own workload and delegating where appropriate
- Personal Attributes
Experience of teaching/passing on skills in formal and informal environments
- Personal Attributes
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in the specialist area and the treatment interventions available.
- Knowledge and Skills
Experience of working as an Physiotherapist in relevant area or has transferable skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrate sound understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, its application and risk
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of relevant legislation/issues impacting upon services.
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge/understanding and skills in demonstrating the Physiotherapy process.
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
- Knowledge and Skills
Experience of research/audit/quality improvement
- Knowledge and Skills
Experience of supervising Junior Staff, Students and/or Support Staff
- Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development s
- 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)
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Physiotherapists with a clinical interest and experience in musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions to join the MSK service across Leicester City.
The team works from 4 clinics within Leicester City and you will be based at 2 of these clinics.
We have 1 full-time vacancy (37.5 hours per week).
Leicestershire Partnership Trust are committed to developing our staff and have many exciting career development opportunities available. We have a well-established in-service training programme and regular supervision within teams and with clinical specialists to develop our workforce.
We receive referrals from multiple sources such as GP's, consultants and self-referrals and we offer a variety of telephone/virtual consultation and face to face appointments for our service users, giving variation within the role for our staff to develop skills within each of these areas.
We also encourage growth within teams, supporting an individuals career progression, clinical specialist support and leadership opportunities.
For further information please contact - Chet Nataly, Team Lead chetal.nataly@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities):
You will provide specialist MSK physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients within a multi-disciplinary format in clinical care pathways.
You will need to be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current issues and evidence of continuing professional development in the management of MSK conditions.
You must have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve both clinically and non-clinically
You will need to be able to prioritise and manage your own MSK caseload as well as being able to motivate yourself and others.
You will need to be a team player and also be able to work autonomously.
You will be proficient in using electronic patient records and managing patients both face to face and remotely. You will contribute to service development.
This involves promoting high quality clinical practice and ensuring professional standards are maintained in the workplace.
It is essential that you are a car owner / driver or have access to suitable alternative transport.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About us
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: 27 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 007167
- Job locations: Merlyn Vaz Health Centre,1 Spinney Hill Road,, Leicester,LE5 3GH, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in Leicester, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Sep 2026.
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