# Specialist Physiotherapist – MSK Paediatrics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-msk-paediatrics/8901be37-9ea6-4247-8463-c6aafcc7aab6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-msk-paediatrics/8901be37-9ea6-4247-8463-c6aafcc7aab6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Luton - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 15 months (Secondment cover) - **Employment type:** Part time - 24.37 hours per week (3 days a week) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T11:03:16.565Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bedfordshire/Luton/Bedfordshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/MSK_Paediatric_Physiotherapist/MSK_Paediatric_Physiotherapist-v8065627 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8065627?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen within the acute MSK paediatric physiotherapy team for a part time 15 month fixed term contract or a secondment. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist. This role will require managing a busy paediatric MSK physiotherapy caseload based at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Your role will involve supervision of technical instructors, students and Band 6 physios, including appraisals and teaching. You will be expected to work as an independent and autonomous practitioner, but will be supported in this role by a strong team of specialist physiotherapists and in close collaboration with a proactive and innovative team. This is an opportunity for developmental role for a B6 with paediatric MSK experience. To be considered for this job you will hold a recognised physiotherapy qualification, be a member of the HCPC and CSP. You will have broad based postgraduate experience and demonstrable experience as a Paediatric Physiotherapist. Previous NHS experience is highly desirable. If you wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity, please speak to your Line Manager first and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy. Previous applicants need not reapply. ### Main duties of the job JOB SUMMARY To provide a specialist physiotherapy service within the field of acute MSK paediatrics outpatients. As a band 7, managing, developing and evaluate the physiotherapy service for paediatric MSK outpatients in close liaison with the Lead Clinical Specialist. Be part of the lead clinical team for paediatric physiotherapy services for the paediatric MSK outpatients. Ensure high quality, efficient care is provided by the Paediatric Physiotherapy team through service and performance monitoring in conjunction with the Lead Clinical Specialist. Perform highly advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of children with diverse presentations and highly complex physical and psychological conditions, determine diagnosis, formulate, and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. Have responsibility for seeking clinical peer support and evaluation of work through appropriate networks. Plan, supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students on placement within the paediatric section. Work closely with the university and comply with all the standards required for the degree level qualification. Design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice and improve service delivery within the paediatric section. Identify and implement changes as agreed with the Lead Clinical Specialist. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see job description and person specification for further information and details. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any further questions. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen within the acute MSK paediatric physiotherapy team for a part time 15 month fixed term contract or a secondment. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist. This role will require managing a busy paediatric MSK physiotherapy caseload based at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Your role will involve supervision of technical instructors, students and Band 6 physios, including appraisals and teaching. You will be expected to work as an independent and autonomous practitioner, but will be supported in this role by a strong team of specialist physiotherapists and in close collaboration with a proactive and innovative team. This is an opportunity for developmental role for a B6 with paediatric MSK experience. To be considered for this job you will hold a recognised physiotherapy qualification, be a member of the HCPC and CSP. You will have broad based postgraduate experience and demonstrable experience as a Paediatric Physiotherapist. Previous NHS experience is highly desirable. If you wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity, please speak to your Line Manager first and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy. Previous applicants need not reapply. ## Job Description JOB SUMMARY To provide a specialist physiotherapy service within the field of acute MSK paediatrics outpatients. As a band 7, managing, developing and evaluate the physiotherapy service for paediatric MSK outpatients in close liaison with the Lead Clinical Specialist. Be part of the lead clinical team for paediatric physiotherapy services for the paediatric MSK outpatients. Ensure high quality, efficient care is provided by the Paediatric Physiotherapy team through service and performance monitoring in conjunction with the Lead Clinical Specialist. Perform highly advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of children with diverse presentations and highly complex physical and psychological conditions, determine diagnosis, formulate, and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. Have responsibility for seeking clinical peer support and evaluation of work through appropriate networks. Plan, supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students on placement within the paediatric section. Work closely with the university and comply with all the standards required for the degree level qualification. Design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice and improve service delivery within the paediatric section. Identify and implement changes as agreed with the Lead Clinical Specialist. ## Responsibilities Please see job description and person specification for further information and details. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any further questions. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Specialist knowledge of a broad range of paediatric conditions - Specialist knowledge of paediatric physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques - Understanding of clinical governance and implications for service - Ability to related theory to practice **Desirable** - Awareness of local and national agendas within paediatrics - Knowledge of service improvement techniques ### Experience **Essential** - Several years paediatric experience at band 6 level or above - Previous leadership experience - NHS experience - experience of clinical audit and service evaluation **Desirable** - Development of protocols and guidelines - Experience of working in liaison with outside agencies - Experience of being part of a committee ### Communication **Essential** - Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills - Ability to pass on knowledge to others - Be able to overcome communication barriers - Able to present information in a clear and logical manner **Desirable** - Experience of makaton/alternative methods of communication ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree/diploma in physiotherapy - Evidence of relevant CPD - Postgraduate learning relevant to paediatrics **Desirable** - Evidence of leadership training - Membership of special interest group - clinical educator training ## Documents - [staff benefits (png, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2879) - [l&d hospital site map (pdf, 96.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1454) - [person specification (docx, 70.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10356427) - [functional requirements (pdf, 160.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10356428) - [staff diversity network (pdf, 140.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2866) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) - [job description - specialist physiotherapist – msk paediatrics (docx, 188.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10356429) ## 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.