Job summary
This key role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the Paediatric Orthopaedic Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH) service across University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). The successful candidate will be responsible for the autonomous provision of expert clinical care in this specialty, serving as a role model for advanced practice and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
You will play a pivotal role in establishing and operating a West Midlands-wide DDH service, facilitating coordination and delivery. With direct access to diagnostic procedures, you will ensure timely and appropriate referrals to consultants. By working alongside Consultants, GPs, Commissioners, and other stakeholders, you will develop and refine care pathways that enhance patient outcomes and drive evidence-based practice.
22.5 Contracted hours
Main duties of the job
The role also includes leading the development of the CTEV/Ponseti and serial casting services, driving service improvements, and supporting national targets for Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) screening. You will provide expert advice to clinical staff, support professional development, and share best practices across teams.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in paediatric orthopaedics and DDH management, with strong leadership, communication, and training skills. A passion for continuous professional development and a commitment to evidence-based practice are essential for success in this role.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including English language and mathematics, A levels or equivalent
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC as a Physiotherapist.
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate training in specialist area
- Completion of GRAF method hip dysplasia training
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Postgraduate advanced accredited training within specialist area
- Registered member of the Chartered society of Physiotherapists
- Registered member of Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate experience in specialist areas pertinent to the role.
- Experience of NHS-based work.
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) maintained in a portfolio, including recent courses relevant to MSK Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.
- Evidence of IT proficiency.
- A range of experience working in Primary and Secondary Care settings.
- Ability to use Paediatric Orthopaedic clinical skills to systematically diagnose and assess patient issues.
- Ability to understand and evaluate complex situations and information, formulating an appropriate course of action. Ability to adapt plans to suit the individual's needs.
- Experience in Paediatric Orthopaedic physiotherapy, particularly in managing complex patients.
- Experience of effective staff management and leadership.
- Experience of managing students at clinical tutor and supervisor levels.
- Experience in training staff at all levels.
- Proven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and across agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including English language and mathematics, A levels or equivalent
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC as a Physiotherapist.
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate training in specialist area
- Completion of GRAF method hip dysplasia training
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Postgraduate advanced accredited training within specialist area
- Registered member of the Chartered society of Physiotherapists
- Registered member of Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate experience in specialist areas pertinent to the role.
- Experience of NHS-based work.
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) maintained in a portfolio, including recent courses relevant to MSK Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.
- Evidence of IT proficiency.
- A range of experience working in Primary and Secondary Care settings.
- Ability to use Paediatric Orthopaedic clinical skills to systematically diagnose and assess patient issues.
- Ability to understand and evaluate complex situations and information, formulating an appropriate course of action. Ability to adapt plans to suit the individual's needs.
- Experience in Paediatric Orthopaedic physiotherapy, particularly in managing complex patients.
- Experience of effective staff management and leadership.
- Experience of managing students at clinical tutor and supervisor levels.
- Experience in training staff at all levels.
- Proven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and across agencies.
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.
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.
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).
