MSK Outpatient Paediatric Physiotherapist

NHS
Harrow
18 hours ago
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust


MSK Outpatient Paediatric Physiotherapist

The closing date is 04 March 2026



  • A large supportive, sociable and friendly MDT team of 60+ therapists

Committed to the well‑being of our staff


Easily accessible via public transport from central London and neighbouring counties


This is a fixed‑term post for 6 months providing specialist MSK outpatient physiotherapy to children and young people (CYP) in outpatient clinic settings. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with a range of musculoskeletal issues and/or physical and mobility difficulties.


A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). He/she will be expected to manage their own caseload across a number of clinic sites. He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers and colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.


Main duties of the job

  • Providing specialist MSK outpatient physiotherapy to children and young people with a variety of MSK conditions within Harrow
  • Providing specialist advice, programmes and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with MSK conditions
  • The post-holder may be expected to provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists and students

About us

Harrow MSK Physiotherapy Service is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Paediatric MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist. Our team operates from dedicated outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinics in the diverse and popular borough of Harrow.


Are you?

  • An enthusiastic, currently HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Do you have?

  • Excellent Paediatric musculoskeletal skills
  • Interest in clinical audit / EBP / quality improvement projects
  • NHS Physiotherapy experience

We offer:

  • Friendly work environment
  • Opportunities for supported CPD
  • Clinical supervision from experienced Band 7
  • Varied caseload
  • Involvement with service development & redesign
  • Opportunities for managerial experience/training (as appropriate)
  • Outer London Weighting & Cost of Living Allowance

Job responsibilities

  1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.
  2. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis.
  3. To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience.
  4. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
  5. To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long‑term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan.
  6. To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.
  7. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment and appliances to be used by patients.

See job description for more detail.


Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge

  • Assessment, treatment and management of children
  • Standards of record keeping and reporting
  • Range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP
  • Awareness of the differences of a paediatric versus adult caseload
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • Good organisational skills and to prioritise own workload.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

Previous Experience

  • Experience within NHS or similar industry of post graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics
  • Assessment treatment and management of children
  • Writing clinical notes and reports
  • Managing own caseload
  • Experience of working and teaching other professionals / parents / carers
  • Working as part of an MDT
  • Experience of working with paediatric MSK conditions
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

Qualifications

  • Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
  • Health Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
  • Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.


Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust


Address

Harrow Children’s Therapies Service – Alexandra Avenue Clinic


Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum (pro rata P/T) inc HCAS


Contract

Fixed term


Duration

6 months


Working pattern

Full‑time


Reference number

333‑G‑HCS‑1163


Job locations

Harrow Children’s Therapies Service – Alexandra Avenue Clinic


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