Senior PhysiotherapistNHS
Job summary
Senior Physiotherapist - 1 post for Respiratory Outpatients (Fixed Term) , 1 post for Pelvic Health (Fixed Term), 1 Post for Paediatrics Outpatients (Secondment)
Band: 6
Hours: 37.5, Full time, Fixed Term 6 months
These posts are a fixed term position that sits within the MSK Outpatients Team. One post is based at Glenfield Hospital with the Respiratory Outpatients Team. The other post is based between Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary in the Pelvic Health Team.
You will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients with a wide variety of surgical and medical needs, contributing to safe and effective patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Autonomous Clinical Assessment & Treatment: Independently assess, diagnose, and treat a complex caseload of patients with pelvic floor dysfunctions and perinatal musculoskeletal conditions.
Specialised Interventions: Perform internal and external clinical assessments and deliver targeted, evidence-based treatments, including pelvic floor muscle retraining, biofeedback, manual therapy, and bladder/bowel re-education.
Band 6 Respiratory Outpatients Physiotherapist
Outpatient Respiratory Management: Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients presenting with complex chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., COPD, bronchiectasis, severe asthma, breathing pattern disorders/hyperventilation, and post-viral respiratory issues).
Specialised Diagnostics & Therapies: Perform detailed respiratory assessments and implement tailored treatment plans, including airway clearance techniques, breathing pattern re-education, exercise prescription, and device trials.
Band 6 Paediatrics Outpatients Physiotherapist
Specialist Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct musculoskeletal assessments for babies, children, and young people presenting with acute, chronic, post-surgical, or developmental conditions.
Tailored Rehabilitation: Design and deliver individualized, child-friendly treatment plans
Family & Multi-Agency Collaboration: Educate and guide parents/carers, and liaise with paediatricians, orthopaedic consultants, schools, and MDT teams.
Job description
Be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital.
Plan, deliver and progress treatment interventions using clinical reasoning and decision making skills in order to work towards and achieve identified patient goals.
To facilitate annual appraisal and personal development planning for relevant members of the Physiotherapy Team.
To participate in the induction of Physiotherapy Staff
Please see attached job description for more information.
About us
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.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/