Children's Physiotherapist | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London is seeking an experienced clinician to join their innovative team. The role involves managing a complex clinical caseload and providing mentorship to junior staff while leading the paediatric MSK service. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in paediatric care and leadership skills to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a chance to contribute to the health and wellbeing of diverse communities in the area. The application closes on 24 September 2025.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Inclusive workplace policies

Access to a range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a clinical role related to paediatrics.
• Ability to lead a mixed caseload of children aged 0-19.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage specialist paediatric MSK area.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams for specialist care.
• Mentor junior physiotherapy colleagues and assistants.
• Provide expert advice on developmental disorders.
• Integrate various therapeutic interventions and training.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Paediatric MSK expertise

Team collaboration

Advice on developmental disorders

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Relevant clinical qualifications

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to become a pivotal part of our innovative and forward-thinking team, serving the diverse communities of the City of London and Hackney.

Role Overview:

In addition to our core community offer, our service aims to cover:

• Neonatal unit


• Special Schools


• Orthotics & Gait


• Paediatrics MSK

The successful applicant may be required to work and lead in any of these areas and in addition to these leadership responsibilities, you will manage a small, complex clinical caseload and provide mentorship to junior staff members.

Key responsibilities - Integrated Community Paediatric MSK

• Lead and manage specialist area, including overseeing referrals and maintaining a mixed caseload of children aged 0-19


• Work closely with consultant paediatricians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, specialist paediatric care.


• Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to junior physiotherapy colleagues, assistants, and students, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality service delivery.


• Offer expert advice on developmental disorders and complex paediatric MSK conditions, contributing to multidisciplinary and inter-agency discussions.


• Integrate universal and targeted interventions, including training for the wider workforce, drop-in clinics, specialist groups and aqua / hydrotherapy, promoting comprehensive therapeutic support.


• Stay abreast of advancements in paediatric physiotherapy, disseminate new knowledge, and participate in service policy development as delegated by the Clinical Lead.

About Homerton

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Additional information

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025