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Job overview
Senior Physiotherapist - 1 post for Respiratory Outpatients (Fixed Term) , 1 post for Pelvic Health (Fixed Term), 1 Post for Paediatrics Outpatients (Secondment)
Band: 6
Hours: 37.5, Full time, Fixed Term 6 months
These posts are a fixed term position that sits within the MSK Outpatients Team. One post is based at Glenfield Hospital with the Respiratory Outpatients Team. The other post is based between Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary in the Pelvic Health Team.
You will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients with a wide variety of surgical and medical needs, contributing to safe and effective patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Autonomous Clinical Assessment & Treatment: Independently assess, diagnose, and treat a complex caseload of patients with pelvic floor dysfunctions and perinatal musculoskeletal conditions.
Specialised Interventions: Perform internal and external clinical assessments and deliver targeted, evidence-based treatments, including pelvic floor muscle retraining, biofeedback, manual therapy, and bladder/bowel re-education.
Band 6 Respiratory Outpatients Physiotherapist
Outpatient Respiratory Management: Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients presenting with complex chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., COPD, bronchiectasis, severe asthma, breathing pattern disorders/hyperventilation, and post-viral respiratory issues).
Specialised Diagnostics & Therapies: Perform detailed respiratory assessments and implement tailored treatment plans, including airway clearance techniques, breathing pattern re-education, exercise prescription, and device trials.
Band 6 Paediatrics Outpatients Physiotherapist
Specialist Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct musculoskeletal assessments for babies, children, and young people presenting with acute, chronic, post-surgical, or developmental conditions.
Tailored Rehabilitation: Design and deliver individualized, child-friendly treatment plans
Family & Multi-Agency Collaboration: Educate and guide parents/carers, and liaise with paediatricians, orthopaedic consultants, schools, and MDT teams.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital.
Plan, deliver and progress treatment interventions using clinical reasoning and decision making skills in order to work towards and achieve identified patient goals.
To facilitate annual appraisal and personal development planning for relevant members of the Physiotherapy Team.
To participate in the induction of Physiotherapy Staff
Please see attached job description for more information.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have recent significant clinical experience at a band 5
- Demonstrates appropriate use of PT interventions relevant to clinical setting, including use of core skills
- Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical area
- Experience of delegation to support workers supervising staff
- Respiratory on call and weekend experience Demonstrates good presentation skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines, legislation and wider issues relating to role
- Demonstrates good presentation skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence of computer skills
- Experience of supervising staff
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake manual and non-manual handling safely
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/BSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators course
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
- Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
- Awareness of own development needs
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical audit process
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations including preparation for interview
- Demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working
- Demonstrates a professional attitude
Desirable
- Demonstrates leadership skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical areas
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- To meet Trusts requirements for attendance at work
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of issues impacting on PT
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
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This advert is for Senior Physiotherapist with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in University Hospitals Leicester - Leicester Royal Infirmary. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term x 2 and secondment x 1). The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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