Job summary
Highly Specialist Children's Physiotherapist - Band 7 £53,751 - £60,651 inc HCAS pa pro rata Bank ad hoc hours available
Are you looking for the opportunity to work within thechildren's physiotherapy service? We have a very supportive community team and this could be perfect for you.
We are seeking a highly motivated experienced Children's Physiotherapist to support ourcommunity caseload based in the children's resource centre.
You will be based in the community team at the Phoenix Children's Resource Centre in Bromley and be expected to be able to travel to pre-schools, schools and homes to see children in their community setting when this is most appropriate.
Proposed Interview date week beginning 9th February 2026
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to children and young people, carers and families. Undertaking the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans.Be the physiotherapy lead within the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other specialist health professionals, such as child psychologists, health visitors, GPs, and social care professionals, education services and others as necessary.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of physiotherapy treatment and care delivered to the patient. To ensure clinical effectiveness using evidence based practice.2. Manage the physiotherapeutic treatment of children with a range of conditions, including children with cognitive impairment or disabilities.3. To undertake highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment as an autonomous practitioner, and support / advise colleagues where appropriate.4. To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of paediatric conditions in conjunction with parents/carers, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical, social and emotional needs.5. To be responsible for reassessing patient care as treatment progresses and alter treatment programmes as appropriate.6. Be able to analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate into physiotherapy assessment and development of care/treatment plan.7. To be a source of clinical expertise and advice for other physiotherapists in the team and colleagues in the acute services.8. To provide specialist advice on patient care to other health, social, educational and voluntary sector services. This may involve negotiating or requesting changes to treatment programmes/care plans set by other paediatric professionals.9. Analyse and understand impact on child and physiotherapy treatment of various treatment plans/diagnosis from other disciplines. This includes interpreting medical and educational and psychological assessments of the patient.10. Be responsible for maintaining a high standard of clinical practice using evidence based practice to ensure a high quality physiotherapy service.11. Be highly skilled in communicating with children of all ages who have a range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding eg. autism.12. Be able to motivate and persuade children of all ages, some with a range of complex conditions/disabilities to work with treatment programmes and work towards treatment goals.13. To assess children for specialist equipment and recommend its purchase from health, Education and Social Services. To set up and adjust specialist equipment for the individual child. To train parents/carers and other agencies in the use of the equipment. To have ongoing responsibility for safety and maintenance of the equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of physiotherapy treatment and care delivered to the patient. To ensure clinical effectiveness using evidence based practice.2. Manage the physiotherapeutic treatment of children with a range of conditions, including children with cognitive impairment or disabilities.3. To undertake highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment as an autonomous practitioner, and support / advise colleagues where appropriate.4. To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of paediatric conditions in conjunction with parents/carers, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical, social and emotional needs.5. To be responsible for reassessing patient care as treatment progresses and alter treatment programmes as appropriate.6. Be able to analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate into physiotherapy assessment and development of care/treatment plan.7. To be a source of clinical expertise and advice for other physiotherapists in the team and colleagues in the acute services.8. To provide specialist advice on patient care to other health, social, educational and voluntary sector services. This may involve negotiating or requesting changes to treatment programmes/care plans set by other paediatric professionals.9. Analyse and understand impact on child and physiotherapy treatment of various treatment plans/diagnosis from other disciplines. This includes interpreting medical and educational and psychological assessments of the patient.10. Be responsible for maintaining a high standard of clinical practice using evidence based practice to ensure a high quality physiotherapy service.11. Be highly skilled in communicating with children of all ages who have a range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding eg. autism.12. Be able to motivate and persuade children of all ages, some with a range of complex conditions/disabilities to work with treatment programmes and work towards treatment goals.13. To assess children for specialist equipment and recommend its purchase from health, Education and Social Services. To set up and adjust specialist equipment for the individual child. To train parents/carers and other agencies in the use of the equipment. To have ongoing responsibility for safety and maintenance of the equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Training
Essential
- CPD relevant to children's physiotherapy
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate children's physiotherapy courses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Training
Essential
- CPD relevant to children's physiotherapy
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate children's physiotherapy courses
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).
