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 the day-to-day running of studies and supervised by senior researchers.

Main duties of the job:

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

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 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
• 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

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.

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 endeavour to 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.