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Location
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed term - part time contract)
Posted Date
09 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

15 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Relevant and substantial paediatric neurology / Neurodisability / neuromuscular

  • Experience

    Community / lone worker experience

  • Experience

    Appraisal / supervision / teaching of more junior staff

  • Experience

    Audit / Research projects

  • Personal Attributes

    High level of interpersonal skills

  • Personal Attributes

    Access to a car for professional use with valid driving license and insurance

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Advanced understanding of clinical governance and it’s implications for services

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Understanding of the impact of chronic illness / disability / hospitalisation on children and their families

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations

  • Qualifications and Training

    Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy

  • Qualifications and Training

    HPC Registration

  • Qualifications and Training

    Relevant post graduate courses

  • Qualifications and Training

    Portfolio evidence of reflective practice

Desirable

5 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Active involvement in relevant CSP special interest groups or voluntary organisations

  • Experience

    Work in a Child Development Centre

  • Qualifications and Training

    MSc in Paediatric Physiotherapy or equivalent

  • Qualifications and Training

    Member of APCP

  • Qualifications and Training

    Research qualification

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Specialist Neuro-Muscular Team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Working within a supportive and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children and young people with neuro-muscular conditions, delivering high-quality, family-centred care and supporting them to achieve meaningful outcomes.

  • We are looking for a skilled and motivated Physiotherapist with experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.
  • You will have a strong understanding of the impact of disability on children and families, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering family-centred care.
  • You will be compassionate, accountable, committed to excellence, and share the Trust’s values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy HPC Registration Relevant post graduate courses Portfolio evidence of reflective practice

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Neuromuscular Therapy Team Leader , some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the specialist physiotherapy service for children and young people with neuromuscular conditions across the region
  • Manage a complex caseload, providing expert assessment, treatment and ongoing care
  • Work as part of the multidisciplinary neuromuscular team to deliver high-quality, family-centred care
  • Provide specialist advice and support to physiotherapists and other professionals across local and satellite clinics
  • Contribute to service development and the delivery of evidence-based best practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*****We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.

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Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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 Physiotherapist with Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term - part time contract). The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.

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