Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kentish Town Health Centre Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 per annum, pro rata inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 19/08/2026 23:59

Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

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Job overview

This band 6 paediatric physiotherapy post offers experience in a variety of settings working closely with the multi-disciplinary team. The paediatric physiotherapy service covers children and young people who are aged from 0-19 in Camden.

We provide therapy into a variety of settings including clinics, schools, nurseries and patients’ homes. Specialist service provision includes serial casting, aquatherapy, rebound therapy, rehabilitation following botulinum toxin and SDR with opportunity to work in these areas. Training is provided for CPIP assessments, developmental assessments, outcome measures and therapeutic interventions with an emphasis on evidence based, child centred practice. Opportunities for learning and development are provided through supervision, appraisal and training within our supportive team as well as external training opportunities

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for assessment and treatment of own caseload
  Assessment of children with a range of different presentations neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and developmental
  Responsible for provision of individualised home and school exercise programs
  Updating of programmes teaching for Teaching Assistants/Manual Handling Plans
  Liaison with parents/carers/education staff and the interdisciplinary team including school based staff in relation to physiotherapy programme
  Maintenance/reviews of patient equipment.
  Review of orthotics.
  NP/ F/U booking appointments for – booking / telephone calls.
  Correspondence: emails / answer-phone messages/letters
  Documentation / correspondence/ out coming patients/educational annual reviews/equipment provision/ orthotic monitoring/ joint manual handling plans
  Responsible for organising groups
  Teaching and clinical supervision of student physiotherapists
  Contribute to in service training for the wider paediatric team

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Degree/graduate diploma in Physiotherapy (PT)
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Certificated post- graduate courses or equivalent (paediatric)
• Member of CSP
• Membership of special interest group (including APCP)
• Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development

Experience

• Comprehensive post registration physiotherapy experience in musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedic and respiratory.
• Understanding and application of the PT process with evidence of clinical reasoning; clinical problem solving
• Evidence of CPD in the form of a professional portfolio detailing post-graduate structured, supervised inservice training received/attended, reflective practice
• Teaching/education of colleagues, multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers
• Team working and ability to work as part of a team
• Thorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
• Evidence to work with individuals (1:1) and groups
• Evidence of presentation of own research/project work which informed departmental development
• Experience with the Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) process
• Understanding of role of therapy within current evolving health environment
• Evidence of contribution to change within the workplace
• Ability to effectively communicate face to face and via video consultations.
• Able to work autonomously and use initiative
• Ability to identify concerns and seek appropriate support. Eg including safeguarding concerns
• Evidence of transferrable clinical skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Timely completion of notes in line with guidance from professional body
• Knowledge of relevant standardised assessments, and relevant and appropriate outcome measures

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Others

• Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines
• To comply with trust guidance on the use of Personal protective equipment.

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Professional and effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
• Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately
• Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines
• To comply with trust guidance on the use of Personal protective equipment
• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Emma Dickenson Job title Clinical Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 02033172200 Additional information or Melissa Zemmel - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Community, Child Development Team and Swiss Cottage School [emailprotected] : 02033172200 / 07929789035