Children's Physiotherapist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Newtown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Paediatric Physiotherapist to deliver specialist services to children and young people across Somerset, within the Children and Young People’s Therapy Service. You will assess, diagnose and treat to support mobility, independence and participation, involving families in goal setting and care planning, and collaborating with schools and communities.

The post requires HCPC registration, a degree in Physiotherapy, and experience working with

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration is essential.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist physiotherapy services to children and young people.
• Assess physical, sensory and functional needs; formulate clinical diagnoses.
• Provide interventions to support mobility, independence and participation.
• Involve children, young people and families in goal setting and care planning.
• Collaborate with schools, nurseries, healthcare colleagues and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and monitor outcomes.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

As a Band 5 Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for delivering specialist physiotherapy services to children and young people across Somerset. Working within the Children and Young People's Therapy Service, you will assess physical, sensory and functional needs, formulate clinical diagnoses and provide effective interventions that support mobility, independence and participation in everyday activities. You will gather information from a variety of sources to inform clinical decision-making and develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each child. You will actively involve children, young people and their families in goal setting, care planning and therapeutic interventions, ensuring a family-centred approach to care. The role involves working collaboratively with schools, nurseries, healthcare colleagues and external agencies to support the delivery of integrated care pathways. You will contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, attend review meetings and provide professional reports relating to children's physical development and functional abilities. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation, monitoring outcomes and providing statistical information as required. The post holder will also contribute to service development, quality improvement projects, audit and research activities, helping to shape and enhance services for children and young people. The successful candidate will hold a recognised degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience of working with children is essential, together with excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills. A commitment to multidisciplinary working, professional development and delivering compassionate, person-centred care is key to success in this role. The role includes travel across Somerset to clinics, schools, community settings and family homes. Therefore, applicants must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post. Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and help make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families through high-quality, integrated therapy services.