# Physiotherapist (Paeds Acute) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapist-paeds-acute/dd42e64e-e806-4ed9-becb-34e9872a60d1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physiotherapist-paeds-acute/dd42e64e-e806-4ed9-becb-34e9872a60d1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum incl. HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover - expected to commence from 1st September) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T15:01:37.882Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Chelsea_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Physiotherapy/Paediatric_Physiotherapy-v8017387 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8017387?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Paediatric Physiotherapist Cross Site role We are looking for Physiotherapy band 7 Maternity leave cover within the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Paediatric Physiotherapy Team. This role with be based with the Chelsea and Westminster Acute Paediatric team, but will include cross site working at our Chelsea & Westminster and West Middlesex University Hospital sites. There is a varied caseload which includes both inpatients and outpatients on the Chelsea site. The inpatient caseload covers the Paediatric High dependency unit, as well as general paediatric and maternity wards treating respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic, developmental and surgical patients. Our outpatient service covers an age range of 0-15. The inpatient caseload at West Middlesex University hospital covers one main general paediatric ward with a variety of conditions. There is a regular hospital bus service between the two sites, although the postholder could start or finish at either site. The role will include lone working, but initially there will be regular liaison and joint sessions with the team lead as required. There are strong links with other members of the MDT so an inclusive team approach and excellent communication skills are essential. You will be expected to work independently, prioritising your workload and time, and supporting others to do the same. This post includes working on the hospital’s Respiratory On-call and weekend service for both adults and children on the Chelsea site ### Main duties of the job - To be responsible for and coordinate the day to day delivery of physiotherapy provision within the paediatric Acute team based at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. - To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload and maintain up to date physiotherapy records. - This role includes inpatients across both West Middlesex and Chelsea & Westminster, Musculoskeletal outpatients at Chelsea & Westminster and the potential for a small amount of neonates at Chelsea & Westminster. - To work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing a holistic service to the child and their family/carer. - To use evidence based principles/current best practice and specialist skills to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions and to ensure that all junior members of your team do likewise. - To participate in CPD and other developmental activities and encourage all members of your team to do accordingly. - To be responsible for the supervision, teaching and day to day line management of allocated junior staff and students on clinical placement. - To participate in or lead service development projects including research and audit. - To be part of the out of hours adults and Paediatrics oncall rota ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full job description and person specification please view the attachment/s. The full job description will provide you with an overview of tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.                                                                                            . ## Job Details Paediatric Physiotherapist Cross Site role We are looking for Physiotherapy band 7 Maternity leave cover within the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Paediatric Physiotherapy Team. This role with be based with the Chelsea and Westminster Acute Paediatric team, but will include cross site working at our Chelsea & Westminster and West Middlesex University Hospital sites. There is a varied caseload which includes both inpatients and outpatients on the Chelsea site. The inpatient caseload covers the Paediatric High dependency unit, as well as general paediatric and maternity wards treating respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic, developmental and surgical patients. Our outpatient service covers an age range of 0-15. The inpatient caseload at West Middlesex University hospital covers one main general paediatric ward with a variety of conditions. There is a regular hospital bus service between the two sites, although the postholder could start or finish at either site. The role will include lone working, but initially there will be regular liaison and joint sessions with the team lead as required. There are strong links with other members of the MDT so an inclusive team approach and excellent communication skills are essential. You will be expected to work independently, prioritising your workload and time, and supporting others to do the same. This post includes working on the hospital’s Respiratory On-call and weekend service for both adults and children on the Chelsea site ## Job Description To be responsible for and coordinate the day to day delivery of physiotherapy provision within the paediatric Acute team based at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload and maintain up to date physiotherapy records. This role includes inpatients across both West Middlesex and Chelsea & Westminster, Musculoskeletal outpatients at Chelsea & Westminster and the potential for a small amount of neonates at Chelsea & Westminster. To work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing a holistic service to the child and their family/carer. To use evidence based principles/current best practice and specialist skills to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions and to ensure that all junior members of your team do likewise. To participate in CPD and other developmental activities and encourage all members of your team to do accordingly. To be responsible for the supervision, teaching and day to day line management of allocated junior staff and students on clinical placement. To participate in or lead service development projects including research and audit. To be part of the out of hours adults and Paediatrics oncall rota ## Responsibilities For the full job description and person specification please view the attachment/s. The full job description will provide you with an overview of tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. . ## Person Specification ### Education **Essential** - BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy - HCPC registration - Evidence of ongoing CPD **Desirable** - Member of CSP and special interest group ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of experience within different Paediatric Physiotherapy areas - Evidence of experience as a Band 6 therapist (or equivalent) in paediatrics. - Experience of working as part of an MDT - Evidence of appraisal and supervision of junior members of staff and students - Evidence of working in oncall situations **Desirable** - Team leader experience - Evidence of involvement in service development ### Personal qualities **Essential** - Able to demonstrate self-awareness and insight into their own personality - Able to communicate, both written and orally, in a clear and logical manner - Ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages and ability - Able to work collaboratively with all members of the MDT - Committed to team and personal development - Able to motivate self and others ### Skills and knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrates specialist knowledge of paediatric assessment and treatment interventions - Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills - Able to work independently and monitor workload of team - Demonstrates evidence based practice within practice - Knowledge of statutory requirements and legislation relating to children and families - Evidence of ability to work independently and monitor workload of team - Ability to prioritise/good time management - ability to cope with stressful working situations including emotional or aggressive patients/carers ## Documents - [recruitment pack (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1313) - [policy statement (pdf, 144.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=891) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 85.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=890) - [functional requirements (pdf, 390.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10303525) - [staff benefits and wellbeing (pdf, 177.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1256) - [physiotherapist (paeds acute) jd (pdf, 952.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10335430) ## 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. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.