Job summary
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist to deliver a range of physiotherapy interventions, including therapeutic trampolining, hydrotherapy, and other evidence-based treatments, for a diverse caseload of students with complex needs. This position will provide temporary cover for maternity leave within the team. This is a key role in ensuring high quality, person-centred physiotherapy that promotes functional ability, independence, and the wellbeing of young people.
You will carry out comprehensive assessments to develop and deliver effective, evidence-based programmes tailored to the needs, abilities, and aspirations of each student, while ensuring programmes are appropriate, measurable, and cost-effective.
You will provide specialist advice, guidance, and training to colleagues, parents, and external professionals, supporting a collaborative approach to meeting students needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering specialist therapy and supporting the development of both students and colleagues within a dynamic, student-focused environment.
Main duties of the job
Salary: £19.73 per hour, £37,960.52 per annum
Contract Length: 12 months (from November 2025)
Working Weeks: 52
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 30th September 2025
Interview Date: W/C 10th October 2025
Please see full job description attached and via our Henshaws website, Careers page.
About us
Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Specialist Physiotherapy Therapist (PT) delivers a range
of physiotherapy treatments including therapeutic trampolining and hydrotherapy
to a caseload of students with a wide range of complex needs. Treatments
are based on a comprehensive assessment of need that results in high quality,
current evidence-based, appropriate and cost-effective programmes to meet the
needs, abilities and aspirations of service users, students and funders.
This role provides support, advice, and guidance to our colleagues and
other professionals, whilst also delivering training, coaching and mentoring to
staff and parents and support the development of other PTs and student PTs
within the service. They will provide support and supervision for junior
Physiotherapy Therapists and Therapy assistants and will deputise for Lead PT
as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Specialist Physiotherapy Therapist (PT) delivers a range
of physiotherapy treatments including therapeutic trampolining and hydrotherapy
to a caseload of students with a wide range of complex needs. Treatments
are based on a comprehensive assessment of need that results in high quality,
current evidence-based, appropriate and cost-effective programmes to meet the
needs, abilities and aspirations of service users, students and funders.
This role provides support, advice, and guidance to our colleagues and
other professionals, whilst also delivering training, coaching and mentoring to
staff and parents and support the development of other PTs and student PTs
within the service. They will provide support and supervision for junior
Physiotherapy Therapists and Therapy assistants and will deputise for Lead PT
as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experience as a Physiotherapist
- Recent experience of delivering programmes of treatments to with a range of complex needs including learning difficulties and/or other disabilities
- Experience of facilitating initial therapy assessments to create a programmer of therapy/treatment
- Experience of overseeing and supervising treatments and programs
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and respond to the daily changes to the timetable and student variability
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- IT literate with a working knowledge of MS office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to create reports to communicate a range of objectives and information with a diverse audience
Desirable
- Experience of training colleagues in carrying out therapy programmes
- Experience of staff management, supervision and appraisal and a demonstrated ability to develop staff
- Experience of working in Education and learning
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experience
- BSc (or higher) Physiotherapy (hons)
- Completion of appropriate qualifications and experience in Hydrotherapy delivery
- Completion of appropriate qualifications and experience in Rebound delivery
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experience as a Physiotherapist
- Recent experience of delivering programmes of treatments to with a range of complex needs including learning difficulties and/or other disabilities
- Experience of facilitating initial therapy assessments to create a programmer of therapy/treatment
- Experience of overseeing and supervising treatments and programs
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and respond to the daily changes to the timetable and student variability
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- IT literate with a working knowledge of MS office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to create reports to communicate a range of objectives and information with a diverse audience
Desirable
- Experience of training colleagues in carrying out therapy programmes
- Experience of staff management, supervision and appraisal and a demonstrated ability to develop staff
- Experience of working in Education and learning
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experience
- BSc (or higher) Physiotherapy (hons)
- Completion of appropriate qualifications and experience in Hydrotherapy delivery
- Completion of appropriate qualifications and experience in Rebound delivery
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).