Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills / knowledge
Recognised level of expertise in assessment/treatment within the specialty
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Use of evidence-based practice
- Skills / knowledge
Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
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Good knowledge of current issues within the NHS and physiotherapy profession
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Experience supervising staff, students and assistants
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Clinical experience within a National Health Service setting or similar health setting.
- Qualifications / experience
HCPC registration
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Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
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Masters level or equivalent post graduate qualifications
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Evidence of post graduate learning relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills / knowledge
Relevant experience at band 6 level in paediatrics
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Development of protocols and guidelines
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Knowledge of service improvement techniques e.g. change management and compassionate leadership
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Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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Evidence of relevant postgraduate training
- Qualifications / experience
Member of Paediatric Clinical Interest Groups
Job overview
We have a fixed term, part-time maternity leave cover post for a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Paediatric Physiotherapists to be based either at Broomfield Hospital, working within the Children's Therapy Service.
You will be part of a well led, dynamic and friendly MSE wide team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants, who constantly strive for integrated working – optimising patient care and team morale. The team works together to achieve both positive patient experience and successful outcomes.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for Physiotherapy and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role. They will lead an area of the outpatient musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and/or rheumatology physiotherapy service at their base site. The successful candidate must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the delivery of the musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and rheumatology aspect of the paediatric physiotherapy service. This includes potential for inpatients, outpatients and supporting work in clinics.
The role will use highly specialist skills to manage their own complex caseload, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. They will act as a specialist resource for colleagues and the wider MDT in the management of children with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and / or rheumatological conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapist with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is 12 months (Maternity leave cover. Fixed term contract until 27/9/2027). The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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