Senior Physiotherapist - Specialist Physiotherapist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cross; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Adult Respiratory Physiotherapy team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The post rotates annually across specialist areas at St James University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary, including Critical Care, Cystic Fibrosis, General and Cardiac surgery, Thoracic surgery and Respiratory Medicine.

You will assess, manage and treat diverse patients with specialist respiratory needs, part of a supportive MDT, with opportunities for staff education,

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist (Essential)
• Respiratory competent (Essential)
• Completion of core and respiratory rotations (Essential)
• Evidence of continued professional development (Essential)
• Member of a clinical interest group (Desirable)
• Evidence of Clinical Educator’s course/ experience with students (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Education and development of staff and students
• Audit, research and clinical effectiveness
• Service review and evaluation
• Organised and flexible with empowerment of others
• Assist in operational management and service improvement
• Work across seven days per week including weekend/ on-call duties

Skills

HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Respiratory competent

Core and respiratory rotations

Continued professional development

Job description

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

Fiona Keery/ Ruth Watson

[e-mail]/ [e-mail]

Interview Date: 11.11.2026

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our excellent Adult Respiratory Physiotherapy team here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a specialist respiratory post, rotating annually across multiple specialist areas based at St James University hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. Rotations include Critical Care, Cystic Fibrosis, General Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Respiratory Medicine.

You will be responsible for providing specialist assessment, management and treatment of a range of patients within these specialities. You will be part of a supportive and experienced team who will empower you to manage your own caseload and deliver high-quality care to complex patient groups. You will be an integral part of your Physiotherapy department and the wider MDT.

A flexible and pro‑active approach is essential for this post as are excellent communication and team working skills. Key responsibilities will include the education and development of staff and students, audit, research and clinical effectiveness as well as service review and evaluation. You must be organised, flexible and able to empower others. You will work closely with your Senior Team and have the opportunity to assist in operational management and service improvement.

Services are provided seven days per week, so you will be expected to work at weekends at a frequency of approximately 1 in 4 weekends (variable). Participation in the on‑call rota is also required.

Why you should join our Team

• The opportunity to work alongside clinical specialists and highly experienced, supportive members of the respiratory physiotherapy team.
• The opportunity to work alongside and be an integral part of the wider specialist MDTs.
• Wide range of rotations available across a large acute Teaching Hospital Trust.
• Opportunities for CPD, research, attend external courses, conferences and access to CPD funding
• Attendance at monthly Band 6 meetings and quarterly Band 6 training groups.
• Regular health and wellbeing initiatives and access to health and wellbeing first aiders.
• Inclusive and welcoming environment
• We celebrate team successes across the wider CSU
• Regular team social events and involvement in trust wide celebrations.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist (Essential)
• Respiratory competent (Essential)
• Completion of core and respiratory rotations (Essential)
• Evidence of continued professional development (Essential)
• Member of a clinical interest group (Desirable)
• Evidence of Clinical Educator’s course/ experience with students (Desirable)

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Interview date: Wednesday 11th November

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

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Responsible

Open and Honest

One Team

Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

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Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.