Highly Specialised Childrens Community Physiotherapist

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An opportunity has arisen for a family-centred and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our friendly and well established children's community physiotherapy team on a 1 year fixed term contract.

As a member of our large community children's physiotherapy team, you would be working in a multi-cultural environment, and will hold a varied caseload that will include special needs schools, mainstream schools, nurseries and home visits. As part of the community team, you will also participate in specialist clinics and hydrotherapy.

The department is forward looking and committed to clinical governance. Professional and personal development is actively encouraged through regular in-service training, appraisal systems, peer support and the running of courses.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver specialised physiotherapeutic intervention to children across Barts Health NHS Trust. They will use highly developed skills in assessment and treatment for patients with a wide variety of conditions and diverse presentations. Treatment will be delivered in a wide variety of settings, including clinics, patient's homes and schools. Formal and informal supervision will be available.

As part of this post, the job holder will participate in teaching programmes, evidence based practice and ensuring clinical effectiveness. They will contribute to research and service development. They will be responsible for the supervision of Band 6 and Band 4 staff as well as clinical education of physiotherapy students on placement.

To undertake service developments, leading on key areas with the support of the Clinical lead therapist.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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• Date posted: 18 September 2025
  
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  
• Band: Band 7
  
• Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc
  
• Contract: Fixed term
  
• Duration: 12 months
  
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
  
• Location: Mile End Hospital, London, E1 1FR
  

Job responsibilities: The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Experience – Essential

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• Extensive post graduate experience in the field of children's physiotherapy
  
• Experience of supervising junior staff
  
• Clinical experience within the NHS
  
• Experience of working in a community or other setting specialising in children's care
  
• Experience of multi-agency working
  
• Experience of service development
  

Skills – Essential

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• Ability to perform at a highly specialised level in the assessment and management of children with a variety of neuro-developmental conditions
  
• Ability to use standardised assessment tools relevant to children, report and interpret the results
  
• Understanding of professional practice issues in the field of children's physiotherapy and new research/evidence
  
• Ability to assess for, advise on use of, adjust and fit specialised static and mobility equipment
  
• Ability to use appropriate physical handling skills with children and support families, staff and carers to manage the child's physical needs at home and school
  
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
  
• Ability to work within the Trust's policies and professional standards
  
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job day-to-day
  
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
  
• Awareness of current professional issues
  

Knowledge – Essential

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• Degree/Equivalent in Physiotherapy
  
• HCPC registered
  
• Evidence of continuing professional development
  
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate education
  

Desirable

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• Member of APCP
  
• Member of CSP
  

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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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• Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
  
• Address: Mile End Hospital, London, E1 1FR
  
• Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
  

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