Senior Physiotherapist

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job 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.

Job description
Job 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.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators course

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

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

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

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.

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

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators course

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

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

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

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.

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address

University Hospitals Leicester - Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

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