Physiotherapist (Paediatrics): Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Band 7

Highly Specialised Paediatric Physiotherapist (Community)

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

This post may close sooner than advertised, if a high volume of applications are received. Please submit your application asap to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

You will carry a manageable caseload of children aged 0-19 years and be responsible for clinics, providing early intervention, over 3s, and services to children with cerebral palsy or other neuro-disabilities. This may include hydrotherapy and early intervention clinics. This will include joint working with the multi-disciplinary team, consultant paediatricians and physiotherapy orthopaedic practitioners. Good established links with equipment providers are in place. You should have paediatric experience with demonstrable knowledge of specific paediatric assessments and interventions, able to prioritise your workload and time, and support others to do the same. Good communication skills are essential, as you will be working independently and alongside other health and social care professionals; supervising band 6s, assistants and students.Chelsea and Westminster therapy department is committed to evidence based practice and the development of clinical skills are supported through a programme of regular in-service training, supervision and appraisal.

Person Specification

Physiotherapy qualification

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Member of CSP and paediatric special interest group
• Evidence of recent post-graduate education and/or qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of Band 6 (or equivalent) working in paediatrics including early intervention, neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic and complex needs giving caseload examples
• Demonstrates experience of orthotic provision including concise examples
• Demonstrates evidence of using paediatric outcome measures including concise examples
• Demonstrates evidence of appraisal and supervision of junior staff including concise examples

Desirable

• Experience working as a Band 7 in Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Demonstrates experience of involvement in service development and/or audit including concise examples

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates specialist knowledge of paediatric assessment and treatment interventions including concise examples
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills including concise examples
• Able to work independently and monitor workload of team
• Demonstrates knowledge of statutory requirements and legislation relating to children and families including specific examples on how this has impacted your previous work

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research or audit including concise examples

Closing Date: 13 September 2026