Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a part-time Paediatric Physiotherapist to work with children with complex needs at a special school. This role involves assessing and treating children, supporting staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have community physiotherapy experience and strong communication skills. Professional development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in community paediatric physiotherapy.
• Motivated with an interest in developing services for children.
• Ability to train and support staff in physiotherapy management.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children referred to physiotherapy at the school.
• Train and support school staff in managing children's physiotherapy needs.
• Lead clinical audits and research projects.

Skills

Community paediatric physiotherapy

Excellent communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

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 seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide care at a special school for children with complex needs and learning difficulties in Ealing, working with children aged 2-11 years old. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, teaching staff, Learning Support Assistants, Educational Social Workers, and School Nurses.

The role involves assessing and treating children referred to physiotherapy at the school, training and supporting school staff in managing the children’s physiotherapy needs, and supporting families at home. We offer multidisciplinary assessments, joint clinics, CPIPs assessments, shared care clinics with neuro-orthopaedics, and an orthotics service.

Effective multidisciplinary and agency working is essential. We maintain strong relationships with colleagues in health, education, and social care, and prioritize proactive, collaborative partnership working between the NHS and schools. We have close links with tertiary centres in London and work jointly with Chelsea and Westminster for our neuro-orthopaedic pathway.

Professional development is supported through in-service training and external courses aligned with your personal development plan. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, experienced in community paediatric physiotherapy, and possess excellent communication skills with an interest in developing services to meet children’s needs. Join our friendly, supportive team committed to delivering high-quality services for children and families.

Our base is in the London borough of Ealing, a vibrant and diverse area with excellent transport links to central London by tube, bus, and road.

The post involves providing high-standard physiotherapy interventions and developing services for children from Nursery to Year 6 with complex needs at Mandeville Primary Special School. You will deliver evidence-based practice, work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and represent the department at relevant meetings. You will also lead clinical audits and research projects, and deliver specialist training to physiotherapists, professionals, and parents/carers.

The role emphasizes:

• Training and supporting staff at Mandeville School in physiotherapy management.
• Demonstrating the impact of physiotherapy services on children and staff.
• Strategic and partnership working to ensure collaborative relations between NHS and the school, meeting statutory EHCP timelines.

For further details, see the full job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 22 July 2025.