Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced physiotherapist specialised in the management of Scoliosis who is ready to lead and develop an innovative new service at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). The appointed Physiotherapist willplay a pivotal role in supporting the development and delivery of a newScoliosis Service Pilot. This exciting initiative aims to enhance early access to conservative treatment for patients withAdolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), reducing the need for surgery and improving long-term outcomes.
Working alongside Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and a specialist medical team, you will contribute to the development of new rehabilitation pathways, deliver expert physiotherapy care, and support service evaluation and research. Your work will help shape the future of scoliosis care across London through theLondon Paediatric Spinal Deformity Improvement Programme (LP-SIP).
Currently the role has secured funding until the end of March 2026. Further funding to be confirmed to extend service beyond this date
Main duties of the job
Deliver highly specialised physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents with spinal deformities.
Develop and adapt individualised treatment plans, including manual therapy and exercise-based interventions.
Support the triage and referral process to ensure timely access to bracing and other conservative treatments.
Provide expert clinical advice to patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams across health, education, and social care.
Contribute to the development and implementation of new clinical pathways and service improvements.
Participate in and lead multidisciplinary case discussions and team meetings.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation using Trust systems.
Support and mentor junior staff, students, and therapy assistants.
Engage in clinical audit, service evaluation, and research to inform best practice.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and evidence-based care.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link:
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with substantial post-registration experience.
Specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in musculoskeletal or spinal physiotherapy, ideally with paediatric experience.
Strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support young patients and their families.
Experience in service development, audit, and quality improvement.
Commitment to professional development and collaborative working.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a pioneering scoliosis service at a world-renowned orthopaedic hospital.
Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for research and innovation.
Help shape the future of conservative scoliosis care across London.
Access to professional development, training, and clinical supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with substantial post-registration experience.
Specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in musculoskeletal or spinal physiotherapy, ideally with paediatric experience.
Strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support young patients and their families.
Experience in service development, audit, and quality improvement.
Commitment to professional development and collaborative working.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a pioneering scoliosis service at a world-renowned orthopaedic hospital.
Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for research and innovation.
Help shape the future of conservative scoliosis care across London.
Access to professional development, training, and clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with Health and care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post/specialist area
- Attended courses related to staff supervision/development and leadership
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Successful completion of recognised post-registration clinical course in specialist field MSc modules MACP
- Leadership Course
- Masters Degree or evidence of Level 7 qualification
- Trained in using the Schroth method / Side-Shift technique
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience within the healthcare environment
- A broad range of clinical experience including orthopaedics/MSK, rehabilitation encompassing the core areas of expertise of exercise therapy, movement re-education, manual therapy and pain management.
- Experience at minimum of band 6 level, working in specialist area for a minimum of 18 months
- Attained a high level of clinical competence in your specialist area
- Experience of student or physiotherapy technical instructor /exercise therapist supervision
- Experience of leading clinical audit in specialist area and demonstrates a sound understanding quality issues
- Experience of teaching junior staff and undergraduates
- Participated in IPR
Desirable
- Experience in NHS
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
- Experience in leading group exercise or educational sessions
- Undertaken research / evaluation of practice / work based projects and initiated change
- Experience as appraiser
- Involvement in national clinical interest group
Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- Understands legal responsibilities of profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner
- Competent IT and presentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex and busy caseload
- Ability to communicate with patients with complex presentations/histories or impaired communication abilities. Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses.
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning, applying theory and evidence to practice
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of clinical governance and its implications for physiotherapy
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, often multi-tasking
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with Health and care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post/specialist area
- Attended courses related to staff supervision/development and leadership
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Successful completion of recognised post-registration clinical course in specialist field MSc modules MACP
- Leadership Course
- Masters Degree or evidence of Level 7 qualification
- Trained in using the Schroth method / Side-Shift technique
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience within the healthcare environment
- A broad range of clinical experience including orthopaedics/MSK, rehabilitation encompassing the core areas of expertise of exercise therapy, movement re-education, manual therapy and pain management.
- Experience at minimum of band 6 level, working in specialist area for a minimum of 18 months
- Attained a high level of clinical competence in your specialist area
- Experience of student or physiotherapy technical instructor /exercise therapist supervision
- Experience of leading clinical audit in specialist area and demonstrates a sound understanding quality issues
- Experience of teaching junior staff and undergraduates
- Participated in IPR
Desirable
- Experience in NHS
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
- Experience in leading group exercise or educational sessions
- Undertaken research / evaluation of practice / work based projects and initiated change
- Experience as appraiser
- Involvement in national clinical interest group
Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- Understands legal responsibilities of profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner
- Competent IT and presentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex and busy caseload
- Ability to communicate with patients with complex presentations/histories or impaired communication abilities. Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses.
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning, applying theory and evidence to practice
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of clinical governance and its implications for physiotherapy
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, often multi-tasking
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
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).
