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Job requirements
Essential
35 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.
- Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Qualifications
Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council
- Qualifications
Additional specialist post-graduate training relevant to clinical area
- 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)
- Commitment to the Trust’s Behaviours
Valuing one another
- Commitment to the Trust’s Behaviours
Recognising and valuing people’s differences
- Commitment to the Trust’s Behaviours
Working together
- Commitment to the Trust’s Behaviours
Taking personal responsibility
- Commitment to the Trust’s Behaviours
Always learning and improving
- Experience (both work and ‘life’ related)
Professional approach
- Experience (both work and ‘life’ related)
Demonstrates initiative
- Experience (both work and ‘life’ related)
Flexible approach
- Experience (both work and ‘life’ related)
Evidence of multidisciplinary teamwork
- Experience (both work and ‘life’ related)
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 (both work and ‘life’ related)
Demonstrate confidence in own abilities relevant to post and experience
- Experience (both work and ‘life’ related)
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others performance
- Experience (both work and ‘life’ related)
Ability to identify, provide and promote support to patients and carers.
- Experience (both work and ‘life’ related)
Ability to identify, provide and promote support to all members of the Therapy Service.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Community Therapy and Home First Service across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
You will provide high-quality assessment, rehabilitation and intervention to adults in their own homes, supporting independence and helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Managing your own caseload, you will undertake holistic assessments and develop person-centred treatment plans to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Working within an integrated multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists and Technical Instructors, you will contribute to delivering responsive, patient-focused care and promoting independence.
We are looking for someone who: Is HCPC registered Has experience managing a clinical caseload Can work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Has excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills Is proactive, resilient and adaptable Is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care
We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and service improvement.
The service operates Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, weekends and bank holidays 8am-4pm.
Successful candidates will be expected to work a range of shifts.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
For further information, please contact Zoe Bell, Operational Lead - Community Therapy Service at Zoe.Bell9@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Specialist Physiotherapist providing high-quality assessment, treatment, intervention, evaluation and discharge planning within multidisciplinary clinical pathways.
Deliver person-centred care across a range of settings, adapting practice to meet complex patient needs and maximise wellbeing and independence.
Manage a designated caseload, prioritising referrals and coordinating care in line with service priorities and Trust response times.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, carers and external agencies to ensure a holistic, needs-led approach to care.
Contribute to service development and continuous improvement by promoting evidence-based practice, maintaining professional standards and supporting high-quality care delivery.
Participate in and lead clinical case reviews, providing specialist physiotherapy advice and recommendations as appropriate. Support effective service delivery through workload management, delegation and care coordination.
Supervise Band 5 and unregistered staff, contribute to clinical supervision and deliver training to colleagues and wider services.
Maintain effective communication using explanation, motivation, negotiation and sensitivity to support positive patient outcomes.
Demonstrate Trust values at all times, use resources responsibly and contribute to team development, quality improvement and safe, effective care.
About us
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: 09 September 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: 007214
- Job locations: St Luke's Treatment Centre, 33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough,, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for Band 6 Physiotherapist- Community 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 23 Sep 2026.
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