Junior Research Physiotherapist

Job description

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 patient interviews
• Support data analysis and interpretation
• Support dissemination of results
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the department.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Member of the Chartered Society for Physiotherapy or other special interest groups
• Research training

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Presentation skills
• Previous experience of writing abstracts or papers for publication

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Ability to think strategically both long and short-term
• Problem solving ability

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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
• Good writing skills
• Evidence of self-motivation/ enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the research consent process
• Evidence of a basic understanding of current governmental targets and guidelines
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Excel, SPSS or other statistical packages/ databases

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

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

Other requirements specific to the role

Desirable criteria

• Enthusiasm for a research career

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

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.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

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 endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

19-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No