Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Laura Moloney Deputy Head of Therapies – Physiotherapy Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

[email protected]

Shortlisting Date: Interview Date: w/c 19th October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Physiotherapy Rotational Programme at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Physiotherapists to join our Band 5 rotational scheme and become part of one of the largest and most diverse teaching hospital trusts in the UK.

Our rotational programme offers the opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of clinical specialties, enabling you to develop a broad and varied skill set while building confidence and expertise in your clinical practice. You will work alongside experienced Physiotherapists, Therapy Support Workers and multidisciplinary colleagues, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a variety of inpatient, outpatient and specialist services. You will have access to supervision, training and professional development opportunities to help you develop your clinical knowledge, confidence and career progression.

Working patterns vary across teams and services and may include evenings, weekends and participation in seven-day working arrangements. All rotational Band 5 Physiotherapists will be expected to join the respiratory on-call rota once the required competencies have been achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for Physiotherapists who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, developing their clinical expertise and building a rewarding career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Interview Date: Week commencing 19th October 2026

The Physiotherapy Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides care across a wide range of specialist and acute services, caring for patients with complex and diverse healthcare needs. As a teaching hospital Trust, we are committed to innovation, learning and delivering outstanding patient care.

Our rotational programme is designed to support the development of confident and capable Physiotherapists through exposure to varied clinical environments. You will work within supportive multidisciplinary teams where collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Working at Leeds also gives you the opportunity to be part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), helping shape the future of healthcare delivery across one of the largest integrated care systems in the country.

Our teams embody The Leeds Way values:

• Patient-centred
• Collaborative
• Fair
• Accountable
• Empowered

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Qualified Physiotherapists with HCPC registration
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise their workload effectively.
• Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• Flexible and adaptable to working across a variety of clinical settings.
• Passionate about rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes.
• Keen to contribute to service improvement, audit and quality initiatives.
• Able to demonstrate professionalism, compassion and a positive attitude in all aspects of their work.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Cross Site

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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