# Paediatric Physiotherapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Southampton General Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Physiotherapist
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (N/A)
- **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14T16:01:04.142Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8368455
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8368455?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Trust Values and Behaviours

**Essential**

- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together

### Qualifications, knowledge and experience

**Essential**

- Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience: highly specialist skills with relevant levels of study
- Current HCPC registration
- Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in physiotherapy practice
- Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
- Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
- Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment

**Desirable**

- Management qualification, or equivalent experience
- Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
- Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
- Experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Leadership qualification, or experience

## Documents

- [job description and person spec (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10695845)

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