Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Inpatient Physiotherapist - Market Harborough

The closing date is 10 April 2026

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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!

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

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

006168

Job locations

St Luke's Hospital

33 Leicester Road

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Qualifications

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  • Please click onto apply for this job and you will be redirected to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

Experience

Essential

  • Please click onto apply for this job and you will be redirected to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

St Luke's Hospital

33 Leicester Road

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7BN


Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

St Luke's Hospital

33 Leicester Road

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7BN


Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Lead

Alex Turner

alex.turner11@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

006168

Job locations

St Luke's Hospital

33 Leicester Road

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7BN


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