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A leading NHS organization seeks a dedicated Paediatric Physiotherapist to support children with complex needs at a special school in Ealing. This part-time, term-time role involves working collaboratively in a multidiscipline team to enhance the physiotherapy services for 2-11-year-olds, while promoting professional development within a supportive environment.
Job summary
Are you a Paediatric Physiotherapist who loves working in special schools with children with complex needs, and looking for part-time, term time work - if so, then this is the ideal post for you!
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing care into a special school for children with Complex needs and Learning Difficulties in Ealing, working with children aged 2-11 years old. They will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary/Multi agency Team, which includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language therapists, teaching staff, Learning Support Assistants, Educational Social Workers, and Special School Nurses.
Main duties of the jobThe post will involve assessment and treatment of children referred to physiotherapy attending the school; training and support of school staff in the management of the children's' physiotherapy needs; as well as the families at home.We offer multidisciplinary assessment and reviews, joint OT/physio clinics, CPIPs assessments and shared care clinics with neuro-orthopaedics, and an orthotics service.Multi-disciplinary/agency working is a vital component of this position - we have strong working relationships with our colleagues in Health, Education and Social Care, and ensuring proactive, collaborative and co-productive strategic and partnership working between NHS and school is essential in this role in the best interest of children and families. We also have close links with some of the tertiary centres in the London area, and work jointly with Chelsea and Westminster for our Neuro-Orthopaedic pathway.
About usProfessional development and training will be supported within our department by other experienced paediatric physiotherapists. You will be part of an in-service training program and will also be supported to access external training available in line with your personal development plan.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player with significant experience in community paediatric physiotherapy. They will have excellent communication skills and an interest in developing services to best meet the physiotherapy needs of children referred to the service. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team that is passionate about delivering a high-quality service for our children and families.
We are based in the London borough of Ealing, which is a vibrant and diverse Borough that has good transport links to the centre of London by tube, bus and road.
Details Date posted08 July 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£51,883 to £58,544 a year pro rata inc HCAS
ContractFixed term
Duration1 years
Working patternPart-time, Term time hours
Reference number333-G-ECP-0620-A
Job locationsMandeville School
Horsenden Lane North
Greenford
UB6 0PA
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of physiotherapy intervention, and on-going development of the service, for children from Nursery to Year 6 with complex needs attending Mandeville Primary Special School.
The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence based practice to meet the needs of the children and assist in the delivery of an equitable service. They will work collaboratively as part of a Multi-disciplinary/Multi-agency team with children, parents/carers, and with colleagues in Education, Health and Social Care in planning service delivery to this client group. They will be a key contact for Paediatric Physiotherapy and will represent the department at relevant meetings both within and outside the Trust. They will contribute to departmental meetings and lead clinical audit and research projects within this specialist area. They will be responsible for planning and delivering highly specialist training to other physiotherapists, professionals and parents/carers on all aspects relating to physiotherapy.
The post will have a particular emphasis on:
See full job description & person specification for further detail.
Job description Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of physiotherapy intervention, and on-going development of the service, for children from Nursery to Year 6 with complex needs attending Mandeville Primary Special School.
The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence based practice to meet the needs of the children and assist in the delivery of an equitable service. They will work collaboratively as part of a Multi-disciplinary/Multi-agency team with children, parents/carers, and with colleagues in Education, Health and Social Care in planning service delivery to this client group. They will be a key contact for Paediatric Physiotherapy and will represent the department at relevant meetings both within and outside the Trust. They will contribute to departmental meetings and lead clinical audit and research projects within this specialist area. They will be responsible for planning and delivering highly specialist training to other physiotherapists, professionals and parents/carers on all aspects relating to physiotherapy.
The post will have a particular emphasis on:
See full job description & person specification for further detail.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
AddressMandeville School
Horsenden Lane North
Greenford
UB6 0PA
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Employer details Employer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
AddressMandeville School
Horsenden Lane North
Greenford
UB6 0PA