Highly Specialised Children’s Community Physiotherapist | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated physiotherapist to join their children's community team on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will work autonomously, delivering care across diverse settings while supervising junior staff and contributing to service development. This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about paediatric physiotherapy and flexible working environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric physiotherapy across various conditions is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously in diverse settings including schools and clinics.
• Strong skills in communication and treatment delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised physiotherapy to children in various settings.
• Supervise clinical staff and students on placement.
• Participate in service development and research initiatives.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Communication with children

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.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver specialised physiotherapeutic intervention to children across Barts Health NHS Trust. They will use highly developed skills in assessment and treatment for patients with a wide variety of conditions and diverse presentations.
• Deliver treatment in a wide variety of settings, including clinics, patient’s homes and schools. Caseload will include special needs schools, mainstream schools, nurseries and home visits. They will also participate in specialist clinics and hydrotherapy.
• Participate in teaching programmes, evidence based practice and ensure clinical effectiveness. Contribute to research and service development.
• Be responsible for the supervision of Band 6 and Band 4 staff as well as clinical education of physiotherapy students on placement.
• Undertake service developments, leading on key areas with the support of the Clinical lead therapist.
• Receive formal and informal supervision.

About the Organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Barts Health group is focused on creating an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, aiming to deliver harm-free care with safe and compassionate services. It is committed to inclusion and creating an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner with highly developed skills in assessment and treatment for children in diverse settings.
• Experience across a wide variety of conditions and presentations in paediatric physiotherapy is implied by the responsibilities above.

Additional Information

We strive to be an outstanding place to work and support flexible working where possible. If you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.