Children's Physiotherapist | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced clinician to join their dedicated team in a paediatric role focused on Orthotics & Gait. The successful candidate will lead clinical responsibilities while managing a complex caseload of children aged 0-19. Key duties include providing mentorship to junior staff and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to offer comprehensive care. This position comes with competitive benefits and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for professional development

Recognition as a top place to work

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in paediatric physiotherapy.
• Ability to manage complex clinical caseloads.
• Proficiency in providing mentorship to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage specialist area in Orthotics & Gait.
• Work closely with paediatricians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior colleagues.

Skills

Expertise in paediatric physiotherapy

Leadership and mentorship

Knowledge of neuro-developmental disorders

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Specialist training in paediatrics

Job description

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 - Orthotics & Gait

• 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 neuro-developmental disorders and complex neuro-muscular 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.

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.

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 Monday 29 Dec 2025