Advanced Physiotherapist

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Specialist Neuro-Muscular Team on a fixed-term 12-month maternity leave cover. You will assess and treat children and young people with neuromuscular conditions, delivering high-quality, family-centred care within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will lead the specialist paediatric physiotherapy service across the region, manage a complex caseload, and provide expert advice to colleagues across local

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy and registration with the HCPC.
• Post-graduate courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy.
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specialist physiotherapy service for children and young people with neuromuscular conditions.
• Manage a complex caseload with expert assessment and treatment.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver family-centred care.
• Provide specialist advice to physiotherapists and other professionals across clinics.
• Contribute to service development and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy

HPC Registration

Reflective practice portfolio

Job description

Fixed Term | 12 months | Maternity Leave Cover An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Specialist Neuro-Muscular Team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Working within a supportive and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children and young people with neuro-muscular conditions, delivering high-quality, family-centred care and supporting them to achieve meaningful outcomes. About You, Reporting into the Neuromuscular Therapy Team Leader , some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the specialist physiotherapy service for children and young people with neuromuscular conditions across the region
• Manage a complex caseload, providing expert assessment, treatment and ongoing care
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary neuromuscular team to deliver high-quality, family-centred care
• Provide specialist advice and support to physiotherapists and other professionals across local and satellite clinics
• Contribute to service development and the delivery of evidence-based best practice.
  We are looking for a skilled and motivated Physiotherapist with experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.
• You will have a strong understanding of the impact of disability on children and families, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering family-centred care.
• You will be compassionate, accountable, committed to excellence, and share the Trust's values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy HPC Registration Relevant post graduate courses Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
  At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise. We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England - and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire - in the latest NHS Staff Survey. Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence - to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts - helping you thrive at work and beyond.