Autonomous Paediatric Physiotherapist - Community Care Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD

Supervision

Line management

Peer support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is seeking a Community Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Children’s Physiotherapy Team. You will assess babies and children, provide follow-up interventions, and help shape services across community care.

The post emphasizes autonomous practice, with current HCPC registration and a physiotherapy degree or diploma required, and opportunities for CPD, supervision and line management.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration is required.
• Physiotherapy degree or diploma is required.
• Evidence of continued professional development is expected.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary environments is desirable.
• Clinical audits experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for children.
• Lead in identifying physical needs in children and young people.
• Support service delivery and development of community services.
• Work as part of the community physiotherapy team.
• Maintain current practice through clinical developments and evidence.
• Provide paediatric physiotherapy training in multi-agency settings.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Assessment & clinical reasoning

Communication

IT competence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

CPD evidence

Job description

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is seeking a Community Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Children’s Physiotherapy Team. You will assess babies and children, provide follow-up interventions, and help shape services across community care.

The post emphasizes autonomous practice, with current HCPC registration and a physiotherapy degree or diploma required, and opportunities for CPD, supervision and line management.