Highly Specialist Acute Paediatric Physiotherapist in OP

Main area Pediatric and young persons MSK Physiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend rota) Job ref 349-CSS-7797604-RL4

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Town Manchester Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 31/03/2026 23:59

We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist to work for as part of a collaborative CEW multidisciplinary team assessing and treating
children with complex obesity and its related severe health complications using innovative and new strategies in paediatric care.

You’ll be the lead physiotherapist for CEW service at RMCH working collaboratively with physiotherapists from the national network of CEW services todevelop effective pathways of care for these patients.

Additionally, this is an excellent opportunity for a physiotherapist with an interest in and experience of MSK for childhood muscle and joint
conditions and injuries, this includes specialist physiotherapy management of children and young people with chronic conditions as well as acute MSK conditions and post operative rehabilitation. Confidence in delivering evidence-based physiotherapy to children and young people with MSK conditions is therefore essential.

A qualification in hydrotherapy is desirable to deliver hydrotherapy to children and young people with complex presentations in
our state-of-the-art hydrotherapy area.

Please note the CEW clinics extend past 4.30pm and clinics run across multiple MFT sites.

The post holder will provide an efficient and high quality highly specialised physiotherapy service for patients within a specialist field.

As a highly experienced autonomous practitioner they will assess, diagnose and treat patients of their own case load of inpatients and/or outpatients/community patients and provide support to shared care
clinics.

The post holder will manage and provide leadership for qualified physiotherapists and assistants and supervise students.

Identify, co-ordinate and undertake Continual Professional Development, clinical audit, research activities and in-service training within specialist area

To identify and progress opportunities for service development within specialist field.

Please see the Job description and Person Spec for more details.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading.

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• Broad postgraduate clinical experience in a rotational post, including both in a rehab and inpatient capacity
• Significant experience at a specialist level in the relevant field
• Extensive knowledge of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques (in relevant area), including examples of complex clinical reasoning
• Experience of teaching/education including the ability to modify to suit the needs of under-performing staff/students
• Experience of clinical governance including examples of service development, audit or quality improvement
• Excellent communication skills, including examples of complex communication with a range of people – staff and patients/parents
• Experience of handling a variety of sensitive situations, including examples of complex staff and patient management (capability and complaints)
• Completion of clinical educator’s course and evidence of relevant post-graduate education

• BSc. in relevant field or equivalent (evidenced by HCPC registration)
• Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Audit and Research training to a postgraduate level
• Completion of a postgraduate management course e.g. LEO

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 Lindsey Schaefer Job title Team Lead Physiotherapist (MSK, Orthoaedics) Email address Additional information

Charlotte Chew Paediatric Physiotherapy Clinical Lead