Senior Physiotherapist

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists for full-time and part-time positions. This role offers flexible working hours, regular supervision, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Ideal candidates must have a BSc/Dip in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, be HCPC registered, and possess clinical experience in an acute setting. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving patient care and service quality.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered.
• Appropriate Clinical Experience in Acute Setting.
• Ability to participate in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient care through flexible working hours.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Evidence of Effective Team Work

Evidence of Supporting Others/Student Education

Enthusiasm for Post and Trust

Education

BSc/Dip Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

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We are a supportive and friendly therapy team with flexible working opportunities as the service operates 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will receive regular supervision, yearly appraisal and regular in-service training. There will be opportunities for continual professional development across the four pillars of practice. You will be encouraged and facilitated to be involved in service development and quality improvement.

Please refer to the attached documents for the relevant detailed job description according to your profession when completing your application. We have full time and part time positions available and due to the utilisation of joint competencies are looking to recruit either Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities

As part of a supportive therapy team, you will contribute to patient care through flexible working hours, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing training. You will have opportunities for professional development across the four pillars of practice and be encouraged to participate in service development and quality improvement.

Person specification

BSc/Dip Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

• BSc/Dip Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

HCPC

• Registered with HCPC

Clinical Experience

• Appropriate Clinical Experience in Acute Setting

Communication

• Effective Communication Skills

Team Work

• Evidence of Effective Team Work

Supporting Others

• Evidence of Supporting Others/Student Education

Enthusiasm for Post/UHL

• Enthusiasm for Post and Trust

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month’s payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Covid and related information

Covid-19 risk assessment is part of the pre-employment checks. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you can safely perform your duties in any of our work areas and to identify if you are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. If identified as vulnerable, reasonable adjustments will be discussed with Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid vaccination remains encouraged to protect yourself, colleagues and patients/service users.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does. We are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from diverse communities.

Documents to download

• JD & Person specification (PDF, 544.5KB)
• Therapy Structure (PDF, 704.5KB)
• UHL Structure (PDF, 830.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)