Junior Research Physiotherapist in Leicester

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, quantitative 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 on time and to 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.

Job 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.

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 practice
• 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 conditions
• 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 / TIs

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 practice.
• 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 practice, including NHS knowledge and 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 importance 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
• 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.