Specialist Physiotherapist - Paediatric Outpatients

NHS
Birmingham
13 hours ago
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Job Summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is at the leading edge of developments in orthopaedics and provides highly specialised care for a national, regional and local population.


The physiotherapy department is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist for this exciting role to lead the Paediatric Outpatient Physiotherapy Service and support the development of MSK services and physiotherapy within the Trust.


The post holder will be committed to providing an effective and efficient service for paediatric patients requiring musculoskeletal out‑patient physiotherapy treatment. This will include specialist services such as serial casting and non‑invasive prosthesis lengthening.


This role will combine clinical work with the management of the paediatric physiotherapy service. The successful candidate will be expected to manage a team including static and rotational band 6 staff and have responsibility for the development and daily running of the paediatric service.


Staff development is positively encouraged at undergraduate, post‑graduate and research levels and supported by regular in‑service training. Clinical support and development is available from a large APP team.


The department has close links with Research and Development, with audit and research actively encouraged.


Flexible working hours apply and the physiotherapy outpatient service operates extended hours and you may be required to work at weekends.


Informal visits and enquiries are welcome.


Main Duties

To be a clinical lead for Outpatient Paediatric Physiotherapy providing expert clinical knowledge and communicating with the Therapy Services Management team to coordinate and develop the Paediatric Physiotherapy Service.



  • To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality of paediatric outpatient physiotherapy, providing expert clinical knowledge.
  • To act as a source of expertise on the therapy management of paediatric orthopaedic/MSK patients to other members of the MDT and external to the Trust.
  • To be responsible for co‑ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service within paediatric physiotherapy outpatients.
  • To liaise with the Senior Therapy Services Management team, other senior physiotherapy staff and members of the MDT regarding coordinated service delivery and contributing to the development of the department.
  • To act as department lead for safeguarding across physiotherapy services.

About Us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.


Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award‑winning team.


The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.


We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family‑friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.


The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.


If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.


Details

Date posted: 17 February 2026


Pay scheme: Agenda for change


Band: Band 7


Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata if part‑time.


Contract: Permanent


Working pattern: Part‑time


Reference number: 303-7638587


Job locations:


ROH at College Green, Health and Wellbeing Centre, 1, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2GH


Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Training



  • BSc Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Validated Paediatric Courses

Desirable Qualifications and Training



  • MSc Modules

Essential Other Job Requirements



  • Evidence of self‑directed CPD
  • Committed to profession and role
  • Car driver and access to vehicle

Desirable Other Job Requirements



  • Involved in branch / special interest groups

Essential Experience



  • Significant experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist working in Outpatient MSK Services
  • Significant experience of working with paediatric patients in an MSK / Orthopaedic speciality
  • Experience of orthopaedic surgical procedures and rehabilitation
  • Experience of staff and student supervision

Desirable Experience



  • Experience of management of complex paediatric conditions

Essential Knowledge



  • Evidence of research knowledge and enthusiasm
  • Knowledge of clinical audit and evidence based practice
  • Evidence of self‑directed CPD

Essential Skills



  • Ability to lead and develop others
  • Proven teaching ability
  • Knowledge of / involvement in Clinical Audit and Evidence based practice
  • Good communicator
  • Team worker
  • Enthusiastic
  • Shows initiative
  • Able to prioritise / delegate

Desirable Skills



  • Involvement in Clinical Research

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.


UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).


Employer details

Employer name: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Address:
ROH at College Green, Health and Wellbeing Centre, 1, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2GH


Website: https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


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