Job summary
Closing Date 27.10.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 28.10.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.11.25
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Children's Therapy department. We are a well-established, friendly team looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist who is keen to specialise their career in the challenging but rewarding field of Paediatrics. This is a full-time, permanent post of 37.5 hours.
The Children's Therapy Team is an integrated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team providing a service for children aged 0-19 years. This post will mainly be based within the Child Development Centre at St Luke's Hospital but community work is involved. The post holder will enjoy a varied caseload including the assessment and treatment of neurological, developmental and Musculoskeletal conditions.
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a passion to work with children. Previous general paediatric experience is desirable but full support and mentorship will be provided. You will have a mixed caseload of both MSK and neuro conditions.
Ideally you will have twelve months broad post registration physiotherapy experience.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
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Childrens Therapy Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Check out of website for further information:
Childrens Therapy Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive NHS undergraduate clinical experience.
Skills
Essential
- To exercise a professional duty of care and be accountable for own professional actions
- To know scope of practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate/relevant undergraduate course. BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (or equivalent) Relevant professional qualification.
- Registrant of HCPC or working towards registration
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
- Willing to work flexible hours as required.
- To participate in the on call evening and weekend rotas.
- UK Driving Licence Holder /access to a car for work purposes (reasonable adjustment will be considered)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive NHS undergraduate clinical experience.
Skills
Essential
- To exercise a professional duty of care and be accountable for own professional actions
- To know scope of practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate/relevant undergraduate course. BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (or equivalent) Relevant professional qualification.
- Registrant of HCPC or working towards registration
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
- Willing to work flexible hours as required.
- To participate in the on call evening and weekend rotas.
- UK Driving Licence Holder /access to a car for work purposes (reasonable adjustment will be considered)
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).
