Job Description
Job Overview
Important note for candidates - unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Please do not submit an application if you require sponsorship as we will be unable to offer an interview.
Are you a passionate and experienced physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your career? If the answer is yes, join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT), where you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients on their journey to recovery and independence.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and forward-thinking team on Ward Three at St Luke's Hospital. This 14-bed sub-acute ward has an established therapy team and includes Occupational Therapists, a band 5 rotational Physiotherapist and Therapy Support Workers. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where your leadership skills and clinical expertise will be valued and nurtured.
As a trust, we’re committed to staff wellbeing and offer regular support and development opportunities, including our Band 6 peer support group and free onsite parking at all our Community Hospitals.
You’ll provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment to adults with a range of conditions including frailty, sub-acute illness, and deconditioning. You will work alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and contribute a clinical opinion involving aspects of neuro, respiratory and MSK.
Contact Details:
Alex Turner PT Clinical Team Lead
Email: alex.turner11@nhs.net
Phone: 07443 216313
What We’re Looking For:
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist with relevant post-registration experience.
- Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
- Wide range of physiotherapy experience across different specialities.
- Experience in rehabilitation and inpatient or community settings is essential.
- A flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to delivering high standards of care.
- An understanding of leadership, in support of the MDT and junior staff members.
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive team culture within LPT.
- Opportunities for professional development, including CPD, clinical supervision, and leadership training.
- Access to a wide range of NHS benefits including the generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and staff wellbeing support.
- The chance to make a real difference in a Trust rated “Good” by the CQC, with a strong focus on compassionate care and innovation.
Join us at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and help shape the future of community rehabilitation services.
Apply today and be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence!
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.