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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

The closing date is 13 July 2025

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Job summary

We are:

A large supportive, sociable and friendly MDT team of 60+therapists

Committed to the well-being of our staff

Easily accessible via public transport from central London and neighbouring counties

We can provide:

Flexible working

Time to ensure access to regular and ongoing CPD

Opportunities for shadowing in a range of settings

Clearly structured caseloads and prioritisation system

Highly structured induction

Access to clinical specialists in all areas

In joining you will receive:

Regular and ongoing developing therapist training as well as peer supervision

A consistent caseload to see through assessment, ongoing therapy and up to discharge

We are seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric rotational scheme. This scheme offers the opportunity to gain a broad experience in Paediatrics through yearly rotations in the following areas of services:-

MSK

Pre-school Special Needs & Special Schools

Schools Services (mainstream and special schools)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with a range of physical and mobility difficulties and Special Educational Needs (SEN) within the specified rotation. A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers and colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.

The post holder will contribute to departmental meetings, clinical audit/research and projects. They will provide advice and deliver training to other professionals and parents/carers on all aspects of paediatric physiotherapy. He/she will provide clinical education and training to physiotherapy students and will supervise the work of the PTA's and LSA's.

The main specific areas of responsibility for this post are:

Providing specialist Physiotherapy services children and young people with a variety of conditions within Harrow both in the community and acute settings

Providing specialist advice, programmes and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with physical difficulties

To provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists, assistants and volunteers regularly on a day to day basis

About us

You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-HCS-1133

Job locations

Alexandra Avenue Health Centre

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care

Harrow

HA29DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job descriptions and job responsibilities please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job descriptions and job responsibilities please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

HCPC registration
Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and registered member of CSP
Evidence of CPD including attendance of postgraduate short courses relevant to Paediatric Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

Experience within the NHS of postgraduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology and paediatrics
Experience at a postgraduate level: assessment treatment and management of children
Experience at postgraduate level: writing clinical notes and reports
Experience at postgraduate level: managing own caseload
Experience of working with and teaching other professionals/parents/carers
Experience working at part of an MDT

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Well established knowledge of assessment, treatment and management of children
Understanding of the role of the physiotherapist in the Education system
Established knowledge of the range of appropriate therapeutic intervention and equipment relevant to CYP in the community setting
Good written and spoken English
Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload
Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

HCPC registration
Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and registered member of CSP
Evidence of CPD including attendance of postgraduate short courses relevant to Paediatric Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

Experience within the NHS of postgraduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology and paediatrics
Experience at a postgraduate level: assessment treatment and management of children
Experience at postgraduate level: writing clinical notes and reports
Experience at postgraduate level: managing own caseload
Experience of working with and teaching other professionals/parents/carers
Experience working at part of an MDT

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Well established knowledge of assessment, treatment and management of children
Understanding of the role of the physiotherapist in the Education system
Established knowledge of the range of appropriate therapeutic intervention and equipment relevant to CYP in the community setting
Good written and spoken English
Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload
Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health Centre

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care

Harrow

HA29DX

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health Centre

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care

Harrow

HA29DX

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)