Advanced Clinical Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Yate; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Advanced Clinical Paediatric Physiotherapy Practitioner/Clinical Specialist in Paediatric Orthopaedics. The post involves autonomous practice, leading advanced clinics, and working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care for children and young people.

The role emphasises clinical leadership, complex decision making, and contribution to service development within national guidelines.

Qualifications

• This role requires advanced clinical reasoning and autonomous practice.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring and staff development.
• Participation in audit, research and critical appraisal to inform practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced practice clinics, triage referrals, and interpret investigations with advanced decision making.
• Collaborate with Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and MDT for patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership to ACP & ECP teams and plan workload priorities.
• Manage complete episodes of care with consultants to optimise outcomes.
• Promote service development and lead education initiatives for staff and teams.

Education

HCPC Registered

Physiotherapy Degree

Post graduate paediatric qualifications

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Advanced Clinical Paediatric Physiotherapy Practitioner/Clinical Specialist in Paediatric Orthopaedics. The post involves autonomous practice, leading advanced clinics, and working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care for children and young people.

The role emphasises clinical leadership, complex decision making, and contribution to service development within national guidelines.