Junior Research Physiotherapist

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  
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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

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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.

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.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

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:

• 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.

• 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

• 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…