Children's Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card discounts

NHS-specific perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 paediatric physiotherapist to work within the Children and Young People\'s Therapy Service. The post covers ages 0–19 and involves assessments, treatment planning and delivery across clinics, schools, community settings and family homes, with travel across Somerset.

The role requires HCPC registration and experience in paediatric physiotherapy, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and family-centred care.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree or equivalent in physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience of physiotherapy and working with children.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and treat children and young people with physical impairments and developmental needs.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate individualised treatment programmes and care plans.
• Work with families, schools, healthcare professionals and partner agencies to support physical development and mobility.
• Advise, train and support parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and reports, and attend review meetings.
• Manage and prioritise an independent caseload while keeping accurate clinical records and reports.
• Take part in multidisciplinary and multi-agency working for coordinated care.
• Support service development, audit, evaluation, quality improvement and research.
• Supervise therapy support staff, trainees and volunteers as required.
• Gather information from varied sources to inform clinical decisions and involve children and families in goal setting.
• Monitor outcomes and provide statistical information as required.
• Keep professional development current through training and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in physiotherapy

Job description

Band 5 paediatric physiotherapy post in the Children and Young People's Therapy Service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, covering children and young people aged 0 to 19. The work centres on assessing, diagnosing and treating physical impairments and developmental needs, with plans built around each child and family. Care is delivered in clinics, schools, community settings and family homes, which involves regular travel across Somerset, within a multidisciplinary team. HCPC registration is needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Independently assess, diagnose and treat children and young people with physical impairments and developmental needs
• Develop, deliver and evaluate individualised treatment programmes and care plans
• Work with families, schools, healthcare professionals and partner agencies to support physical development and mobility
• Advise, train and support parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and reports, and attend review meetings
• Manage and prioritise an independent caseload while keeping accurate clinical records and reports
• Take part in multidisciplinary and multi-agency working for coordinated care
• Support service development, audit, evaluation, quality improvement and research
• Supervise therapy support staff, trainees and volunteers as required
• Gather information from varied sources to inform clinical decisions and involve children and families in goal setting
• Monitor outcomes and provide statistical information as required
• Keep professional development current through training and evidence-based practice

Qualifications

• Recognised degree or equivalent in physiotherapy

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience of physiotherapy
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of coordinating the care of clients and prioritising tasks

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills

Other

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post across Somerset

Nice to have

• CSP registration
• Membership of a relevant interest group
• Experience in paediatric physiotherapy

What’s offered

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Strong focus on career development
• Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
• NHS-specific perks