Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled enthusiastic clinician who
enjoys working within an integrated multidisciplinary team, providing expert
care for children and young people.
This
post has arisen due to changes in our current establishment
The
Leeds Childrens Respiratory service is a tertiary centre for the
multidisciplinary care for a range of conditions including bronchiectasis,
cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease, asthma, primary ciliary dyskinesia.
As
a highly specialist physiotherapist, the post holder will use advanced
clinical skill and expertise to carry out respiratory assessment of patients
within the respiratory and cystic fibrosis service.
The
post holder will be expected to work closely with the other members of the
respiratory team, to ensure delivery of a high-quality service to patients
and their families. Patients will be seen within MDT clinic, outpatient and
inpatient settings. As a member of the paediatric respiratory team the post
holder will participate in the out of hours service.
Support
will be provided by the respiratory
MDT and members of the paediatric physiotherapy team.
The
post holder may be involved in research projects and will be expected to
carry out service improvement and development, audits of their practice and
of the service.
Preferred
days of working to include a Friday
Unfortunately
we are unable to accept AI generated applications
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part
of the paediatric physiotherapy team providing highly specialist input to the
respiratory service.
Based at The Childrens Hospital in
Leeds General Infirmary, the post holder will provide highly specialist
in-patient and out-patient respiratory physiotherapy assessment, treatment
and long-term management of children and adolescents with respiratory conditions
in particular patients with bronchiectasis, recurrent respiratory infections
and cystic fibrosis.
Key relationships will be with:
the
wider MDT at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust including the paediatric
respiratory physiotherapy team, specialist nurses, nursing staff, medical
staff, dietitians, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech and
language therapists, play therapists, community services, social services and
education services.
The
adult respiratory physiotherapist and MDT
The post holder will be part of the
paediatric respiratory team and will contribute to the paediatric on call
service at Leeds.
About us
Expected Shortlisting
Date
11/12/2025
Planned Interview
Date
05/01/2026
The
childrens physiotherapy team is a team of approximately 40 physiotherapists
and physiotherapy assistants who work across Leeds Childrens Hospital. They
have a wide scope of experience and enjoy developing and teaching new members
of the team.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To perform the advanced
physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within this
specialist field who may have complex physical and psychological conditions
and/or chronic presentation. He/She will
play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of
specialist physiotherapy programmes and packages of care.
As an experienced physiotherapist
the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating the activities of the team
ensuring efficient and effective service provision. He/she will be required to ensure effective
communication is maintained at all times, whilst providing training,
supervision and clinical expertise to qualified and unqualified staff and
students.
As a lead clinician in this
speciality, the jobholder will act as a role model to the physiotherapy team,
promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the physiotherapy team
and contributing to the effective management of the team in the absence of
the Clinical Physiotherapy Manager.
JOB
DIMENSIONS
The
post holder will be responsible for managing their own individual caseload
which will be varied and on occasions require prioritisation to best meet the
service demands.
To
undertake all aspects of work as an autonomous practitioner within this
specialist field.
He/She
will be required to support the Clinical Service Manager in the day to day
management
of this team of physiotherapists, support staff and students.
The
postholder will be required to travel for regional clinics and visits. At
times
the
may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and the
service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To perform the advanced
physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within this
specialist field who may have complex physical and psychological conditions
and/or chronic presentation. He/She will
play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of
specialist physiotherapy programmes and packages of care.
As an experienced physiotherapist
the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating the activities of the team
ensuring efficient and effective service provision. He/she will be required to ensure effective
communication is maintained at all times, whilst providing training,
supervision and clinical expertise to qualified and unqualified staff and
students.
As a lead clinician in this
speciality, the jobholder will act as a role model to the physiotherapy team,
promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the physiotherapy team
and contributing to the effective management of the team in the absence of
the Clinical Physiotherapy Manager.
JOB
DIMENSIONS
The
post holder will be responsible for managing their own individual caseload
which will be varied and on occasions require prioritisation to best meet the
service demands.
To
undertake all aspects of work as an autonomous practitioner within this
specialist field.
He/She
will be required to support the Clinical Service Manager in the day to day
management
of this team of physiotherapists, support staff and students.
The
postholder will be required to travel for regional clinics and visits. At
times
the
may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and the
service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience at a senior level in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy
- Extensive post graduate experience working in a Multidisciplinary Clinic and liaising with Community teams Supervision of staff
Desirable
- Acute Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Developmental physiotherapy
- Service review and development
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise patient caseloads.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
- Contributes to the development of services. Provides leadership to ensure service provision to specified clinical areas
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment including the ability to impart information, on a daily basis regarding poor prognosis. Able to deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
- Ability to participate in out of hours paediatric respiratory service.
- Reliable work record.
- Moving and handling patients and equipment is a requirement of this post
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent
- HPC registration
- Post-grad education at specialist level 3, M level, or professional equivalent relevant to clinical field.
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Relevant validated clinical courses.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise patient caseloads.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
- Contributes to the development of services. Provides leadership to ensure service provision to specified clinical areas
- Excellent communication skills
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of this area of clinical practice.
- Working knowledge of critical appraisal, audit and outcome measures
- Forward thinking.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Able to work collaboratively within the MDT and with other trusts
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Confident and able to take responsibility
- Caring, compassionate behaviours
- Behavioural flexibility
Desirable
- Knowledge of research.
- Active member of SIGS group
- Knowledge of national and local priorities, guidelines and targets relevant to clinical field
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience at a senior level in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy
- Extensive post graduate experience working in a Multidisciplinary Clinic and liaising with Community teams Supervision of staff
Desirable
- Acute Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Developmental physiotherapy
- Service review and development
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise patient caseloads.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
- Contributes to the development of services. Provides leadership to ensure service provision to specified clinical areas
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment including the ability to impart information, on a daily basis regarding poor prognosis. Able to deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
- Ability to participate in out of hours paediatric respiratory service.
- Reliable work record.
- Moving and handling patients and equipment is a requirement of this post
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent
- HPC registration
- Post-grad education at specialist level 3, M level, or professional equivalent relevant to clinical field.
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Relevant validated clinical courses.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise patient caseloads.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
- Contributes to the development of services. Provides leadership to ensure service provision to specified clinical areas
- Excellent communication skills
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of this area of clinical practice.
- Working knowledge of critical appraisal, audit and outcome measures
- Forward thinking.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Able to work collaboratively within the MDT and with other trusts
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Confident and able to take responsibility
- Caring, compassionate behaviours
- Behavioural flexibility
Desirable
- Knowledge of research.
- Active member of SIGS group
- Knowledge of national and local priorities, guidelines and targets relevant to clinical field
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
