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Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 319-NMUH-8141640
Job summary
This band 6 paediatric physiotherapy post offers experience in a variety of settings working closely with the multi-disciplinary team. The paediatric physiotherapy service covers children and young people who are aged from 0-19 in Camden.
We provide therapy into a variety of settings including clinics, schools, nurseries and patients' homes. Specialist service provision includes serial casting, aquatherapy, rebound therapy, rehabilitation following botulinum toxin and SDR with opportunity to work in these areas. Training is provided for CPIP assessments, developmental assessments, outcome measures and therapeutic interventions with an emphasis on evidence based, child centred practice. Opportunities for learning and development are provided through supervision, appraisal and training within our supportive team as well as external training opportunities
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for assessment and treatment of own caseloadAssessment of children with a range of different presentations neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and developmentalResponsible for provision of individualised home and school exercise programsUpdating of programmes teaching for Teaching Assistants/Manual Handling PlansLiaison with parents/carers/education staff and the interdisciplinary team including school based staff in relation to physiotherapy programmeMaintenance/reviews of patient equipment.Review of orthotics.NP/ F/U booking appointments for - booking / telephone calls.Correspondence: emails / answer-phone messages/lettersDocumentation / correspondence/ out coming patients/educational annual reviews/equipment provision/ orthotic monitoring/ joint manual handling plansResponsible for organising groupsTeaching and clinical supervision of student physiotherapistsContribute to in service training for the wider paediatric team
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
05 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum, pro rata inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
319-NMUH-8141640
Job locations
Kentish Town Health Centre
2 Bartholomew Rd,
London
NW5 2BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/graduate diploma in Physiotherapy (PT)
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Desirable
- Certificated post- graduate courses or equivalent (paediatric)
- Member of CSP
- Membership of special interest group (including APCP)
- Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post registration physiotherapy experience in musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedic and respiratory.
- Understanding and application of the PT process with evidence of clinical reasoning; clinical problem solving
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a professional portfolio detailing post-graduate structured, supervised inservice training received/attended, reflective practice
- Teaching/education of colleagues, multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers
- Team working and ability to work as part of a team
- Thorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
- Evidence to work with individuals (1:1) and groups
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation of own research/project work which informed departmental development
- Experience with the Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) process
- Understanding of role of therapy within current evolving health environment
- Evidence of contribution to change within the workplace
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate face to face and via video consultations.
- Able to work autonomously and use initiative
- Ability to identify concerns and seek appropriate support. Eg including safeguarding concerns
- Evidence of transferrable clinical skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Timely completion of notes in line with guidance from professional body
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant standardised assessments, and relevant and appropriate outcome measures
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Others
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines
Desirable
- To comply with trust guidance on the use of Personal protective equipment.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Professional and effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role
- Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately
- Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines
- To comply with trust guidance on the use of Personal protective equipment
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/graduate diploma in Physiotherapy (PT)
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Desirable
- Certificated post- graduate courses or equivalent (paediatric)
- Member of CSP
- Membership of special interest group (including APCP)
- Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post registration physiotherapy experience in musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedic and respiratory.
- Understanding and application of the PT process with evidence of clinical reasoning; clinical problem solving
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a professional portfolio detailing post-graduate structured, supervised inservice training received/attended, reflective practice
- Teaching/education of colleagues, multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers
- Team working and ability to work as part of a team
- Thorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
- Evidence to work with individuals (1:1) and groups
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation of own research/project work which informed departmental development
- Experience with the Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) process
- Understanding of role of therapy within current evolving health environment
- Evidence of contribution to change within the workplace
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate face to face and via video consultations.
- Able to work autonomously and use initiative
- Ability to identify concerns and seek appropriate support. Eg including safeguarding concerns
- Evidence of transferrable clinical skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Timely completion of notes in line with guidance from professional body
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant standardised assessments, and relevant and appropriate outcome measures
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Others
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines
Desirable
- To comply with trust guidance on the use of Personal protective equipment.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Professional and effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role
- Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately
- Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines
- To comply with trust guidance on the use of Personal protective equipment
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kentish Town Health Centre
2 Bartholomew Rd,
London
NW5 2BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kentish Town Health Centre
2 Bartholomew Rd,
London
NW5 2BX
United Kingdom