Location
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 6 months (N/A)
Posted Date
14 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

13 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Trust Values and Behaviours

    Patients First

  • Trust Values and Behaviours

    Always Improving

  • Trust Values and Behaviours

    Working Together

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience: highly specialist skills with relevant levels of study

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Current HCPC registration

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in physiotherapy practice

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Previous experience within relevant clinical area

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Evidence of continuing professional development

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Experience of audit, evaluation, or research

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment

Desirable

5 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Management qualification, or equivalent experience

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Experience working in an acute hospital setting

  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Leadership qualification, or experience

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Paediatric Physiotherapist

Contract Type: 6 Months Fixed Term

Purpose for Fixed Term: Sickness Absence Absence Backfill

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our Paediatric Clubfoot Clinic. We are looking for applicants to have at least 12 months' experience working in a clubfoot clinic.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Have a strong knowledge base in clubfoot management. Demonstrate excellent communication skills. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Build positive rapport with children, young people and their families. Be committed to delivering high-quality, family-centred care.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

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 Paediatric Physiotherapist with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (N/A). The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.

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