Band 6 Physiotherapist

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join a specialist neuro rehab unit. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver expert physiotherapy, promoting patient independence and optimal outcomes. Applicants should have a BSc/Dip in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and relevant clinical experience, particularly in neurology. The position offers 22.5 hours per week in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant clinical settings, particularly neurology.
• Evidence of leadership skills and experience.
• Demonstrates effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• To carry a clinical caseload in neurology therapy specialty.
• To support the team leader and operational functions of the team.
• To promote independence and optimum function for patients.

Skills

Clinical experience in Neurology

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

BSc/Dip Physiotherapy

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Band 6 Physiotherapist

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Location: Leicester General HospitalPermanent Post- 22.5 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our motivated and enthusiastic team working on our Level 2a Specialist Neuro Rehab unit at Leicester General Hospital. We are seeking applicants who are team players and enjoy the challenge of working in a busy specialist Rehab unit.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) is one of the largest and busiest NHS trusts in the country providing care for more than 1 million residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The Therapy Service at UHL has a high profile within the Trust, this being reflected across our Neurology Services.

The Therapy team are responsible for delivering specialist Physiotherapy to patient's that have a neurological condition that focuses on value based goals. This service is based at the Leicester General Hospital.

You will be working alongside a large Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to enable effective treatment and timely discharges of patients. We are passionate about promoting independence and the best possible outcomes for our patients whilst preventing deconditioning in the acute hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate excellent communication, prioritisation and time management skills. This post will be suitable for a candidate who has a wide range of rotational experience, particularly in the area of neurology.

You will join a supportive team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the this specialist unit.

You will receive regular supervision, appraisal and be encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research. You will be expected to support and supervise other staff as well as provide practice placements for students.

The successful candidate would need to be flexible in their working as the service is provide a collaborative approach to therapy across all systems.

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.

Job responsibilities

• To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving the neurology Therapy specialty.
• To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
• To support the team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise and team members.
• To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
• To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills.

Person Specification

BSc/Dip Physiotherapy

• Bsc/Dip Physiotherapy

HCPC

• Registered with HCPC

Clinical Experience

• Experience in relevant clinical settings
• Evidence of clinical experience in Neurology

Communication/relationships

• Demonstrates good communication skills and ability to network
• Demonstrates effective written / verbal and non verbal communication skills
• Evidence of leadership skills and experience
• Evidence of MDT working
• Supporting staff/students

Enthusiam for post/UHL

• Enthusiam for post and Trust

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust