Highly Specialised Neonatal Physiotherapist Barts Health NHS Trust

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the paediatric therapy team, where you will collaborate with specialist neonatal therapists to provide top-notch care for infants in neonatal units. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and advocating for developmental care, all while working closely with a multi-disciplinary team. Join a leading NHS trust that values excellence and innovation, and be part of a journey towards outstanding patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable infants and their families, this position offers a fulfilling and impactful career path.

Qualifications

• Specialist in neurology, developmental and respiratory assessments for infants.
• Experience in working within neonatal units and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and treatment plans for infants in neonatal units.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and support junior staff.

Skills

Neurological assessment

Developmental assessment

Respiratory assessment

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Specialization in paediatrics

Tools

Assessment tools

Physiotherapy equipment

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join the paediatric therapy team, working with a group of specialist neonatal therapists across the trust.

The postholder will provide specialist neurology, developmental and respiratory assessments of infants on the neonatal units at Royal London Hospital and Newham University Hospital. They will also develop treatment and management plans for these infants and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to improve service delivery to these patients and their families.

The post holder will work across Barts Health NHS Trust within level 2 and level 3 neonatal units providing specialist neurological, developmental and respiratory input for infants. Working on the neonatal unit as well as follow-up clinics, the post holder will perform screening, assessments, treatment and support long-term management.

The post holder will be expected to provide basic respiratory assessment and treatment to the acutely unwell infants on the neonatal critical care, high dependency and special care baby units. They will be supported by the wider respiratory physiotherapy team for complex respiratory management of infants.

The physiotherapist will act as a source of expertise in the neurological and respiratory management on neonates. The post holder will liaise with parents / carers, physiotherapy colleagues and other healthcare professionals in relation to patient care. The physiotherapist will act as an advocate for developmental care within the neonatal unit, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide education and development.

The post holder will support with supervision and education of junior and student physiotherapy staff that work within the paediatric physiotherapy team, with the expectation of supporting the promotion of neonatal physiotherapy as an area of expertise.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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 below.

This advert closes on Friday 25 Apr 2025.