Children'S Physiotherapist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a paediatric physiotherapist to join the orthopaedic/musculoskeletal team on a permanent basis, working 19.25 hours per week at Band 7. The post requires leading the team, managing an outpatient caseload, and supporting the band 6 on the orthopaedic inpatient ward.

You will join an established team of experienced physiotherapists across the children’s hospital, with opportunities for leadership and professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration paediatric physiotherapy experience (min 3 years).
• Broad experience treating children with complex musculoskeletal conditions.
• Good resilience and experience discussing prognosis with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the orthopaedic/musculoskeletal paediatric service.
• Manage an outpatient caseload with clinic involvement.
• Support the band 6 on the orthopaedic inpatient ward and supervise staff.
• Contribute to paediatric respiratory weekend and out-of-hours service.

Skills

Paediatric physiotherapy

Team leadership

Outpatient clinic work

Education

Paediatric physiotherapist with 3+ years post-registration

Job description

• Job reference: 002249
• Salary: Band 7 - £49,387-£56,515
• Closing date: 16/10/2026
• Department: Physio Paediatrics - LGI
• Location: Leeds General Infirmary
• Division: Childrens CSU
• Hours Per Week: 19.25

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated physiotherapist to join the orthopaedic/musculoskeletal team on a permanent basis fulfilling 19.25 hours per week of a Band 7 role. The role would involve leading the service and being responsible for the other members of the team alongside the current band 7’s. You will have an outpatient caseload with some clinic involvement and support the band 6 on the orthopaedic inpatient ward. The successful candidate will be joining an established team of experienced physiotherapists who cover multiple services across the children’s hospital. We are looking for Physiotherapists with: Significant post registration experience of at least 3 years within Paediatric physiotherapy. Broad experience of treating children with complex musculoskeletal conditions who are undertaking intensive treatment. Emotional resilience and experience in dealing with patients and families with poor prognosis.

Why you should join our Team

The childrens physiotherapy team is a team of approximately 40 physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants who work across Leeds Childrens Hospital. They have a wide scope of experience and enjoy developing and teaching new members of the team. The team is based on the Leeds General Infirmary site but also covers the Neonatal Unit at St James Hospital. Transport is available to move between sites for staff.

What you will bring to the role

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of specialist physiotherapy support within the orthopaedic and outpatient team. This will mainly be delivered in an outpatient and clinic environment but there may be some ward working and work in the patients own environment. The role will use highly specialist skills to manage their own complex caseload, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. They will be responsible for providing advanced physiotherapy assessment, advice and interventions to children and young people (0 – 16) who have orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, (occasional pain and rheumatology). They will be responsible for the day to day running of our outpatient department alongside the other band 7’s and supporting staff with their caseload, planning and supervision. As part of the wider Children's Physiotherapy team responsibilities, successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the paediatric respiratory weekend and out of hours service. There will be training and support opportunities available to ensure competencies are achieved. The successful candidate will also be involved in wider leadership and team management of Children's Physiotherapy services.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.