# Senior Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-physiotherapist/cc44f6eb-7ce1-4d15-931e-4e6ac3f91c3c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-physiotherapist/cc44f6eb-7ce1-4d15-931e-4e6ac3f91c3c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Location:** University Hospitals Leicester - Leicester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed Term x 2 and secondment x 1) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends, Bank Holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-26T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T10:30:45.182Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy-v8173494 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8173494?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Documents - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [therapy structure (pdf, 124.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475981) - [uhl management structure (pdf, 830.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475980) - [band 6 surgery job description (pdf, 544.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475978) - [job description and person spec (pdf, 544.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475979) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.