Highly Specialist Paediatric Community Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wembley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a lead paediatric physiotherapist for a one-year fixed-term post within the Community Paediatric Physiotherapy Service in Brent. The role requires substantial Band 6 paediatric experience and HCPC registration.

You will supervise junior staff, contribute to service development, and manage a diverse community caseload across homes, nurseries, schools and clinics. Start January 2027.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in physiotherapy.
• Post-registration specialist education.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for children and young people aged 0-19 with complex physical needs and SEND.
• Manage a community caseload across homes, nurseries, mainstream schools and clinics, including preschool and orthotic clinics.
• Assess and recommend specialist equipment and mobility aids as children's needs change.
• Work with children, families and Health, Education and Social Care professionals to coordinate care and support transition to adult services.
• Provide clinical leadership, shaping pathways, care packages and service improvements across Brent.
• Line manage, supervise and develop junior staff, assistants and students through appraisal, teaching and clinical supervision.
• Contribute to clinical audit, service transformation, training and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Advanced assessment

Care pathways knowledge

IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

Degree or diploma in physiotherapy

Post-registration specialist education

Membership of CSP

Job description

A one-year fixed-term lead post sits in the Community Paediatric Physiotherapy Service in Brent, within the Community and Preschool service run by Central London Community Health Trust. It provides specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people aged 0-19 with complex physical needs and SEND, across homes, nurseries, schools and clinics. It suits a senior physiotherapist with substantial Band 6 paediatric experience who will also supervise junior staff and contribute to service development. Start is January 2027 and HCPC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for children and young people aged 0-19 with complex physical needs and SEND
• Manage a community caseload across homes, nurseries, mainstream schools and clinics, including preschool and orthotic clinics
• Assess and recommend specialist equipment and mobility aids as children's needs change
• Work with children, families and Health, Education and Social Care professionals to coordinate care and support transition to adult services
• Provide clinical leadership, shaping pathways, care packages and service improvements across Brent
• Line manage, supervise and develop junior staff, assistants and students through appraisal, teaching and clinical supervision
• Contribute to clinical audit, service transformation, training and evidence-based practice

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in physiotherapy
• Relevant post-registration specialist education
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Registration & licences

• Valid HCPC registration

Experience

• Specialist paediatric physiotherapy, including children with additional needs and diverse backgrounds aged 0-19
• Community physiotherapy delivery in clinics, homes, schools and nurseries
• Substantial experience as a Band 6 paediatric physiotherapist
• Postgraduate paediatric experience covering core rotations
• Multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
• Supervising or managing junior staff, assistants or students

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical leadership in the community physiotherapy team
• Advanced assessment and treatment of paediatric patients with varied or complex needs, including standardised assessments
• Sound knowledge of physiotherapy clinical practice, with clinical reasoning and prioritising
• Knowledge of care pathways to make appropriate referrals
• Contributing to policy, procedures, guidelines and clinical standards
• Excellent IT skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and clinical record systems

Nice to have

• Membership of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
• Supervisory or leadership skills training
• Training in assessment and treatment of children with additional needs
• Experience of audit or research
• Experience of setting up new projects or initiatives
• Knowledge of current policy and political drivers affecting public health and the NHS

What’s offered

• Competitive employment package
• High cost area supplement (HCAS), included in the pay pro rata
• Support for development and training