Band 6 Physiotherapist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Leicester seeks a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their therapy team. You will work with patients with complex needs, supporting rehabilitation and effective discharge. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Previous experience in a rehabilitation setting is highly advantageous. The role also includes supervising junior staff and supporting service development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in rehabilitation or D2A setting is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of a variety of conditions is essential.
• Demonstrated skills in carrying out assessments and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of Therapists and carry a clinical caseload.
• Support the team leader and oversee junior staff.
• Work to improve patient discharge outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Prioritisation skills

Time management

Clinical skills in physiotherapy

Knowledge of rehabilitation

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Band 6 Physiotherapist
Medicine Therapy Team - Preston Lodge.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the therapy team at the newly opened Preston Lodge (UHL) as part of the Phase 2 opening in November 2025.

Preston Lodge will be a 56-bedded reablement focused unit providing the 3R model (rehabilitation, reablement and recovery) for patients who are not yet ready to return home, and have been referred for a D2A pathway from UHL. The aim is to improve patient care and experience, and support faster discharges.



As a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will join a team of Therapists (OT's, Physio's and TSW's) at Preston Lodge. You will demonstrate excellent communication, prioritisation and time management skills working within a multidisciplinary team carrying out assessments and interventions to patients with complex cognitive and physical needs to facilitate safe and effective discharge. A wide range of clinical skills and knowledge of a variety of conditions is essential for this role. Previous experience in rehabilitation or D2A setting would be highly beneficial.

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.

You will be part of the wider Medicine Therapy team that work across LRI and LGH. There may be times when you are asked to support therapy work on other UHL sites.

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.
• To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving Preston Lodge and the wider Medicine Therapy team.
• 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 in respiratory assessment and treatment as a physiotherapist.
• In the absence of the Clinical Specialist, to have delegated responsibility for the management of the Physiotherapy clinical caseload and ensure patients receive high standards of intervention at all times.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025