# Advanced Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-physiotherapist/2d4d9ed7-25a3-427f-bd00-4f20eaa8d486 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-physiotherapist/2d4d9ed7-25a3-427f-bd00-4f20eaa8d486.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Ryegate Children's Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term - part time contract) - **Employment type:** Part time - 20.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-16T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-09T11:10:55.595Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Advanced_Physiotherapist/Advanced_Physiotherapist-v8204462 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. This role has been assigned occupation code 2221 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job – GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant and substantial paediatric neurology / Neurodisability / neuromuscular - Community / lone worker experience - Appraisal / supervision / teaching of more junior staff - Audit / Research projects **Desirable** - Active involvement in relevant CSP special interest groups or voluntary organisations - Work in a Child Development Centre ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - High level of interpersonal skills - Access to a car for professional use with valid driving license and insurance ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession - Advanced understanding of clinical governance and it’s implications for services - Understanding of the impact of chronic illness / disability / hospitalisation on children and their families - Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family - Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy - HPC Registration - Relevant post graduate courses - Portfolio evidence of reflective practice **Desirable** - MSc in Paediatric Physiotherapy or equivalent - Member of APCP - Research qualification ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [advanced physiotherapist (pdf, 576.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10520449) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.