# Senior Specialist Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-specialist-physiotherapist/cef52098-c9ad-434c-8e81-f58210c13704 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-specialist-physiotherapist/cef52098-c9ad-434c-8e81-f58210c13704.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** St James's University Hospital; Seacroft Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-19T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-05T08:45:55.010Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-1070 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=2296&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our excellent Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Physiotherapy team here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. This post is a static, specialist role, within our supra-regional Cystic Fibrosis Centre based across St Jamess University Hospital and Seacroft Hospital. As a static member of our team, you will be responsible for providing specialist assessment, management and treatment of a range of patients with chronic suppurative lung disease. This caseload includes Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Bronchiectasis in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Due to the changing landscape of Cystic Fibrosis management, MSK experience is desirable. You will be part of a supportive and highly experienced team who will empower you to manage your own caseload and deliver high-quality care to these complex patient groups. A flexible and pro-active approach is essential for this post as are excellent communication and team working skills. Key responsibilities will include the education and development of staff and students, audit, research and clinical effectiveness as well as service review and evaluation. You must be organised, flexible and able to empower others. You will work closely with your Senior Team and have the opportunity to assist in operational management and service improvement. This is a cross-site role and requires the successful applicant to have the ability to travel between St Jamess University Hospital and Sea ### Main duties of the job To provide specialist assessment, treatment and on-going care for adults with Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Bronchiectasis at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. As a supra-regional service, education and liaison with other health care professionals and carers is as essential as the direct patient care. The Leeds Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit is based on a strong MDT model where the physiotherapists are core members of the team. The Unit is based on a purpose built facility St Jamess Hospital, which accommodates both in-patients and day attenders. Out patient clinics are provided at Seacroft Hospital. The post holder may be expected to perform community visits, and travel between sites. Patients can present with complex and challenging problems, from diagnosis to terminal care, therefore the post holder will feel confident in their respiratory knowledge while having transferable acute, rehabilitation and musculoskeletal skills. Please see job description for further information. ### 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: 05 October 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: 002294 - Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Kim Pollard / Ruth Watson Email Address: Kim.pollard@nhs.net / ruth.watson@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: Interview Date: 11.11.2026 Why you should join our Team - The opportunity to work alongside clinical specialists and highly experienced, supportive members of the physiotherapy team. - The opportunity to work alongside and be an integral part of the wider specialist MDTs. - Opportunities for CPD, research, external courses, conferences and access to CPD funding - Attendance at monthly Band 6 meetings and quarterly Band 6 training groups. - Regular health and wellbeing initiatives and access to health and wellbeing first aiders. - Inclusive and welcoming environment - We celebrate team successes across the wider CSU - Regular team social events and involvement in trust wide celebrations. What you will bring to the role - HCPC registered Physiotherapist (Essential) - Respiratory competent (Essential) - MSK experience (Desirable) - Completion of core and respiratory rotations (Essential) - Evidence of continued professional development (Essential) - Member of a clinical interest group (Desirable) - Evidence of Clinical Educator’s course/ experience with students (Essential) Please see attached job description for further information about this vacancy We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use Al tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially Al generated may be subject to additional review. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Interview date: Wednesday 11th November 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing - Ability to prioritise, organise and allocate workload - Time management skills - Teaching skills with the ability to use various media - Communication skills - Team player - Professional - Research conscious ### Knowledge **Essential** - Insight into clinical speciality e.g. through academic study at post Graduate level or equivalent - Insight into current professional issues and those influencing the NHS standards of professional practice - An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of this specialist area - To have a working knowledge of Professional Standards set by the Charted Society of Physiotherapy, Health Professions Council and National Standards e.g. NSF's ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience working as a physiotherapist - Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and therapy colleagues ### Core Values **Essential** - Committed to the development of physiotherapy within the clinical setting - Committed to the clinical area maintaining high standards of care - Committed to own development - Committed to maintaining high standards of physiotherapy clinical practice in accordance with relevant guidelines and policies ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree or equivalent **Desirable** - Attendance on relevant post graduate courses ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Professional and patient focused - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Flexible, adaptable capable of lateral thinking - Good interpersonal skills ### The Leeds Way Values **Essential** - Patient-centred - Collaborative - Fair - Accountable - Empowered ## Documents - [CF B6 JD (DOC, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=4236&JobId=2296) ## 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.