Job summary
Band 6 PhysiotherapistMedicine Therapy Team - Preston Lodge.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the therapy team at the newly opened Preston Lodge (UHL) as part of the Phase 2 opening in November 2025.
Preston Lodge will be a 53-bedded reablement focused unit providing the 3R model (rehabilitation, reablement and recovery) for patients who are not yet ready to return home, and have been referred for a D2A pathway from UHL. The aim is to improve patient care and experience, and support faster discharges.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will join a team of Therapists (OT's, Physio's and TSW's) at Preston Lodge. You will demonstrate excellent communication, prioritisation and time management skills working within a multidisciplinary team carrying out assessments and interventions to patients with complex cognitive and physical needs to facilitate safe and effective discharge. A wide range of clinical skills and knowledge of a variety of conditions is essential for this role. Previous experience in rehabilitation or D2A setting would be highly beneficial.
You will receive regular supervision, appraisal and be encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research. You will be expected to support and supervise other staff as well as provide practice placements for students.
You will be part of the wider Medicine Therapy team that work across LRI and LGH. There may be times when you are asked to support therapy work on other UHL sites.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving Preston Lodge and the wider Medicine Therapy team.
- To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To support the team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise and team members.
- To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills in respiratory assessment and treatment as a physiotherapist.
- In the absence of the Clinical Specialist, to have delegated responsibility for the management of the Physiotherapy clinical caseload and ensure patients receive high standards of intervention at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving Preston Lodge and the wider Medicine Therapy team.
- To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To support the team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise and team members.
- To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills in respiratory assessment and treatment as a physiotherapist.
- In the absence of the Clinical Specialist, to have delegated responsibility for the management of the Physiotherapy clinical caseload and ensure patients receive high standards of intervention at all times.
Person Specification
BSc/Dip Physiotherapy
Essential
HCPC
Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wider range of relevant experience
- Experience in a Medicine setting
Desirable
- Experience in D2A setting
- Experience in a rehabilitation setting
Communication/relationships
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills/ability network
- Evidence of being an effective team member
Team work
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence and experience of student clinical education
- Evidence and experience of supervising other staff
Enthusiam for post/UHL
Essential
- Enthusiasm for area and post
- Enthusiasm for Trust
Person Specification
BSc/Dip Physiotherapy
Essential
HCPC
Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wider range of relevant experience
- Experience in a Medicine setting
Desirable
- Experience in D2A setting
- Experience in a rehabilitation setting
Communication/relationships
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills/ability network
- Evidence of being an effective team member
Team work
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence and experience of student clinical education
- Evidence and experience of supervising other staff
Enthusiam for post/UHL
Essential
- Enthusiasm for area and post
- Enthusiasm for Trust
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).
