Band 6 Physiotherapist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join its team at Leicester General Hospital. The role involves supporting patients with neurological conditions, working within a multidisciplinary team, and promoting patient independence. Candidates should have a degree in Physiotherapy and strong communication skills. This is a permanent position offering 22.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Wide range of rotational experience in neurology required.
• Experience in supporting and supervising other staff.
• Involvement in service development, audit, and research is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Part of the Physiotherapy team serving the neurology Therapy specialty.
• Carry a clinical caseload for patients with complex needs.
• Promote independence and facilitate optimum function for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

Level 2a Specialist Neuro Rehab Unit

Location: Leicester General Hospital

Permanent 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 patients 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.

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 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 provides a collaborative approach to therapy across all systems.

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. 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.

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.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025