Junior Research Physiotherapist

Transformationunitgm; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Leicester is seeking a Junior Research Physiotherapist to support ongoing respiratory studies. The ideal candidate will have a BSC in Physiotherapy and be a State Registered Physiotherapist. Responsibilities include contributing to data analysis, assisting with study recruitment, and engaging with patient involvement groups. This position offers a full-time contract with a focus on quality research and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, enhanced by employee support initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy required.
• State Registered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of up to date professional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects within the Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences.
• Contribute to study recruitment and data analysis.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

Communication skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Knowledge of Excel

Research methodology

Education

BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent

State Registered Physiotherapist

Research training

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Job description

Main area Respiratory research Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday. Part time considered.) Job ref 358-7602271-COR

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Glenfield Hospital Town Leicester Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/01/2026 23:59

Junior Research Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: Band 5

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Job overview

This role is for a Junior Research Physiotherapist to join the Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre- Respiratory. You will be supporting ongoing studies within the department which could include qualitative, quantitatvie and systematic review methodologies. Studies focus on non-pharmacological interventions in the management of respiratory diseases. You will be responsible for day-to-day running of studies and supervised by senior researchers.

Main duties of the job

To support research projects within the Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences delivering to time and target. To contribute to study set up, recruitment, data inputting and analysis where applicable. To engage with public and patient involvement groups and work alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

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.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of trials
• Contribute to multiple study methodologies, qualitative, quantitative, systematic reviews.
• Support study recruitment
• Screen and assess participants
• Support data analysis and interpretation
• Support dissemination of results
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the department.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent
• State Registered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration
• Evidence of up to date professional portfolio with evidence of CPD and reflective practise
• Member of the Chartered Society for Physiotherapy or other special interest groups
• Research training

Experience

• Evidence of experience of working as part of a team
• Evidence of a wide range of student clinical placements including experience of treating patients with respiratory, orthopaedic, medical and neurological conditionings
• Understanding of research acquired through training, to degree level or additional clinical experience
• Evidence of involvement in research / audit
• Experience of working within an NHS Trust
• Evidence of experience of working with physiotherapy assistants /TI’s

Communication and relationship skills

• Evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and non-verbal at all levels, in a variety of situations
• Evidence of ability to establish good working relationships and to work within a team
• Previous experience of writing abstracts or papers for publication

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Evidence of ability to evaluate own practise.
• Evidence of personal insight and reflection skills and evidence of awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
• Evidence of ability to clinically reason
• Ability to think strategically both long and short-term
• Problem solving ability

Skills

• Knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) in relation to research
• A broad understanding of the issues currently affecting Physiotherapy practise, including NHS knowledge Evidence of a commitment to personal development
• Evidence of self-motivation/ enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others
• Knowledge of the research consent process
• Evidence of a basic understanding of current governmental targets and guidelines
• Knowledge of Excel, SPSS or other statistical packages/ databases

Planning and organisation skills

• Evidence of time management skills
• Evidence of ability to plan and prioritise own workload

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the mportance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Other requirements specific to the role

• Enthusiasm for a research career

Additional Information

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UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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