Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist
The closing date is 21 September 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a rotational band 5 physiotherapist to join LPT based in Market Harborough services.
We offer 6 monthly rotations in in-patient medical rehabilitation, community therapy, MSK, in-patient stroke services and long term conditions (Cardio-respiratory).
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to become part of an effective team within the rotation, providing high-quality patient care to services across Community Health Services.
You will work clinically in all services mentioned, developing valuable physiotherapy skills across a wide range of specialist services.
You will be supported in your development to become a highly skilled autonomous practitioner.
You will work in a variety of teams working closely with other professions in the MDT.
The successful candidate will:
- Have relevant qualifications and HCPC registration.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Show evidence of ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Have the ability to work sensitively and effectively with patients and their carers.
- Work well both individually and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility and use initiative.
- Be able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day.
- Displays LPT trust values and behaviours.
- Be able to be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
For more information please contact - samantha.branston@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for providing a professional physiotherapy service and carrying an agreed caseload under the supervision of Senior Physiotherapy staff.
- To provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients within a multi-disciplinary format.
- To deliver a physiotherapy service to patients within a variety of settings, requiring flexibility/adaptability in recognising the complexity of these environments.
- To demonstrate the Trusts values in everything you do in the work environment and live up the LPT Pledge.
- To be responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trusts resources that you utilise.
- Delivery of effective healthcare within the organisation.
- Establish effective leadership and communication.
- Continuing education, personal, and professional development.
- Clinical governance, risk reduction, audit and research.
- Management and use of resources and information.
About us
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 can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. 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.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
004634
Job locations
St Luke's Hospital
33 Leicester Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7BN
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
St Luke's Hospital
33 Leicester Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7BN
Employer's website
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