Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist

Job overview

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Band 6 | Full Time | Physiotherapy Department | Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist looking to develop your career within paediatrics?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive Paediatric Physiotherapy team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to work with children and young people across a varied caseload, while contributing to the ongoing development of a high-quality, evidence-based paediatric physiotherapy service.

We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Physiotherapist who is committed to delivering excellent care and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and their families.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or equivalent). Current HCPC registration
• Previous NHS experience at Band 5 level. Evidence of developing specialist knowledge and clinical skills relevant to paediatric physiotherapy.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior staff, assistants or students. Excellent communication, organisational and team-working skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement, evidence-based practice and professional development.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy treatment programmes for children and young people. You will manage a defined caseload, across both Inpatients and Outpatients, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide physiotherapy to relevant patients within Frailty and older adults, in a range of settings including inpatients, outpatients and patient homes.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy treatment programmes for children and young people within the paediatric service. They will support the multidisciplinary team in the organisation, delivery and ongoing development of an efficient, high-quality and coordinated physiotherapy service, ensuring that patient needs, service standards and organisational priorities are consistently met. The post holder will manage a defined paediatric clinical caseload under the supervision of the Team Leader and will be accountable for maintaining accurate clinical records and delivering evidence-based practice. In addition, they will provide clinical supervision, support and education to junior physiotherapists, technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students to promote high standards of care and professional development. This is a static Band 6 post based within the paediatric physiotherapy service.

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.