Physiotherapist

Transskribo; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust seeks a part-time Physiotherapist for a fixed-term role focused on assessments and treatment plans for older patients with mental health needs. Candidates must hold a Physiotherapy degree and be registered with HCPC. The role prioritizes independent work and managing a caseload. Benefits include extensive employee support and a strong commitment to professional development.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Experience in managing multiple health conditions.
• Knowledge of mental health in older people's care.

Responsibilities

• Complete physiotherapy assessments.
• Develop treatment plans for older people with mental health needs.

Skills

Physiotherapy skills in various settings

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Job Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you motivated to find a role where your development is encouraged? Do you have experience of working with older age service users with mental health needs and/or dementia? Are you passionate about providing a high quality service to older people, using your skills to support recovery and quality of life? If yes, you could be the right person for our Physiotherapy vacancy. This role focuses on completing physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans for older people with mental health needs and/or dementia in a mental health inpatient unit. You will be supported by a senior physiotherapist but will be expected to work independently and manage/prioritise your caseload. You will receive clinical supervision; you will be expected to identify and complete CPD tasks proactively. You will be required to complete an appraisal and development plan with support.

The post is part of the Healthy Living Service which focusses on improving the physical health of service users in our inpatient units.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE ONCE SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

About Us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27‑33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Details

Date posted: 31 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 10 months

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 173‑50125‑COMM

Job locations: Healthy Living Service, Leeds, LS2 9LN

Job Description

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy degree and registered with HCPC

Skills

• Physiotherapy skills in a variety of settings such as respiratory, orthopaedics and MSK

Experience

• Experience of multiple health condition management

Knowledge

• Mental health in older people's care and specific health conditions

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Healthy Living Service, Leeds, LS2 9LN

Website: https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/