Band 7 paediatric physiotherapist

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 October 2025.

To be part of the Paediatric Physiotherapy team in Redbridge, having oversight of the EHCP provision across the Mainstream Schools caseload and to support the development of this provision.

As the post holder you will be responsible for the oversight of the EHCP provision for our mainstream children under guidance of the clinical service lead. Strong communication skills essential for liaison across the Education settings, multi-disciplinary teams, families and children. To deputise when required in the team managers absence. You will undertake supervision of junior staff and students.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time).

The job will require excellent physiotherapy and communication skills to coordinate the EHCP provision for the mainstream children of Redbridge schools and their families.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

Use of AI

Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

• Experience of working with children with EHCPs and writing reports for EHCP
• Working with a paediatric caseload
• Able to adapt clinical knowledge and experience to various settings
• Understanding of PT process, models and evidence-based practice in PT

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Able to devise clear care plan based on client centred goals

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year plus HCAS per annum (pro rata)

Permanent

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working