Highly Specialised Children's Community Physiotherapist

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Camden Town is seeking a family-centred and enthusiastic physiotherapist for a 1-year fixed term contract. The role involves delivering specialized physiotherapeutic interventions to children in diverse settings, including schools and homes. Candidates should have experience in assessment and treatment of various conditions and be able to work autonomously while adhering to clinical governance. Opportunities for teaching and service development are also available.

Qualifications

• Family-centred approach and enthusiasm are essential.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience in delivering physiotherapy in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised physiotherapeutic intervention to children.
• Use skills in assessment and treatment for various conditions.
• Provide treatment in clinics, homes, and schools.

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a family‑centred and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our friendly and well established children’s community physiotherapy team on a 1 year fixed term contract. The role involves working in a multi‑cultural environment, supporting a varied caseload of children in special needs schools, mainstream schools, nurseries and home visits, and participating in specialist clinics and hydrotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised physiotherapeutic intervention to children across Barts Health NHS Trust.
• Use highly developed skills in assessment and treatment for patients with a wide variety of conditions and diverse presentations.
• Provide treatment in a range of settings, including clinics, patient’s homes and schools.
• Work autonomously while adhering to clinical governance and evidence‑based practice.
• Participate in teaching programmes, ensuring clinical effectiveness, and contribute to research and service development.
• Provide supervision for Band 6 and Band 4 staff and clinical education of physiotherapy students on placement.
• Lead service developments on key areas with support from the Clinical Lead Therapist.

EEO and Equality

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. All staff are encouraged to work in a safe, inclusive environment that respects dignity and promotes equal opportunity for all.