Band 6 Children's Community Physiotherapist | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Grays; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Grays is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic paediatric physiotherapist to assess and treat children with neurological and developmental conditions. This role involves working in diverse settings, including homes and schools, and providing support to families. Successful candidates will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and lead various therapeutic groups. Opportunities for further professional development through a comprehensive induction program are available in this community-based position.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Qualifications

• Dynamism and enthusiasm in working with children with neurological and developmental conditions.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and show empathy with children and carers.
• Ability to travel quickly between various venues.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children with neurological and developmental conditions.
• Work mainly in the community, including children’s homes and schools.
• Lead gym and developmental delay groups, and access hydrotherapy pool.

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic paediatric physiotherapist to join the team to assess and treat children with neurological and developmental conditions and to support their families.

Responsibilities

The post will involve working as part of the multidisciplinary/multi agency team mainly in the community, with a caseload involving working in children’s homes, a local community clinic and mainstream schools. The successful applicant will also work in a special school setting. There is the opportunity for leading gym groups, developmental delay groups and access to hydrotherapy pool.

They will need to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team, have empathy with children and their parents/carers and be able to travel quickly and efficiently between venues.

Values

• We are kind
• We are respectful
• We work together with our communities

Induction

New starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Salary

High Cost Area Supplement (Fringe) – This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025