Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for newly qualified physiotherapists, student physiotherapists or developing band 5 physiotherapists. We have positions available across different locations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.


You will be a motivated and enthusiastic person to become part of an effective team, providing a high standard of clinical care to patients across various locations in Leicester and Leicestershire.


The successful candidate will:

Hold a Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy. Be registered with the HPC or a student Have relevant NHS experience either pre or post qualification Have a broad base of knowledge and experience in the field of Physiotherapy. Be able to prioritise and manage their own workload. Have excellent communication skills. Have the ability to work sensitively and effectively with patients and their carers. Be able to work well both individually and as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Have evidence of continuing professional development. Be able to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. The Trust offers a seven day week working pattern and flexible working patterns. As a newly qualified you will be enrolled onto a preceptorship programme. You will also have access to regular training and supervision.

Contact Details:

emma.mcwilliams2@nhs.net and faye.gilbert@nhs.net

Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)

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.


If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached and Person Specification

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.