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Job summary
We have an opportunity for a skilled, enthusiastic clinician who enjoys working with children in an integrated multidisciplinary team. As a band 6 Paediatric Rotational Physiotherapist you will gain experience in various specialist areas including acute respiratory, neurology, neurosurgery, neuromuscular, neonatology, oncology, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, surgery, nephrology and hepatology. The post holder will work along side the band 7 team providing a service to the above areas and helping develop the physiotherapy service across the trust. Children may be managed on the wards, intensive care unit, neonatal unit, specialist clinics, in the outpatient department and in the community. The postholder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team including medical staff, nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists, play therapist, dietitians and psychologists. They will also be encouraged to liaise with other agencies that support children and their families.
Main duties of the job
The Children's Physiotherapy Team is committed to the concepts of clinical governance and staff development through appraisal, training, research and audit. Our mission is to make a positive difference in children's lives through the use of specialist, individualised and fun therapy in partnership with the MDT, the child and their family. The post holder will contribute to the Paediatric Oncall service. The Children' s Physiotherapy team is a team of approximately 40 physiotherapist and physiotherapy assistants who work across the Leeds Children's Hospital. They have a wide scope of experience and enjoy developing and teaching new members of the team. The team is based on the Leeds General Infirmary site but also covers the Neonatal Unit at St James's Hospital. Transport is available to move between sites for staff.
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.
Details
- Date posted: 21 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001609
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Sarah Hibbert Position: Clinical Service Manager - Children's Physiotherapy Email: sarah.hibbert3@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 3920609
Job Summary
Why you should join our Team
What you will bring to the role
Assessment and treatment of Children as inpatients, outpatients in hospital and at home and school.
You will have the opportunity to work with the Multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other hospitals around the region and across the country.
All staff are encouraged to be involved in quality improvement.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
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.
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This advert is for Senior Physiotherapist with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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