Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital trust in Hampstead is looking for a skilled paediatric physiotherapist to support their team. This role includes providing high-quality care, leading MSK outpatient groups, and supervising junior physiotherapists. Candidates should have experience in musculoskeletal assessment and a track record for delivering patient-focused care. Opportunities for professional growth are part of this offering, contributing to a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Experience as a band 7 paediatric physiotherapist.
• Ability to lead MSK outpatient groups.
• Skills in developing and auditing services.

Responsibilities

• Support the paediatric physiotherapy team leads.
• Provide high-quality physiotherapy services.
• Advise on musculoskeletal conditions management.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Musculoskeletal assessment

Supervision of junior staff

Team collaboration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To support the Royal Free based paediatric physiotherapy team leads in the delivery of high-quality patient focused care primarily MSK outpatients and paediatric inpatients.
• To deputise as required for band 7 paediatric physiotherapist.
• To lead MSK outpatient groups.
• To co-supervise band 5 paediatric physiotherapists and students
• To be involved in development and audit within the service.

• Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal in and out-patient paediatric patients at the Royal Free Hospital Hampstead.
• Provide specialist advice regarding the musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients referred to the service.
• Act as a source of expertise on the management of musculoskeletal conditions and to provide an advisory service to patients, other physiotherapists, other healthcare professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.
• Be responsible for the safe and correct use of physiotherapy equipment within the department.
• Ensure staff are competent to use physiotherapy equipment within the department.
• Supervise more junior and student physiotherapists as needed
• To maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.
• Responsible for organising groups
• Teaching and clinical supervision of student physiotherapists
• Contribute to in service training for the wider paediatric team
• To support the community and schools team and complex needs service as and when needed.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026