Paediatric Physiotherapist

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Counselling service

Earned wage access app

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to provide specialist paediatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment. You will manage a paediatric caseload across clinics, nurseries and schools, delivering evidence-based care and maintaining clinical records.

You will work autonomously within a supportive paediatric team, with supervision from senior physiotherapists and opportunities to contribute to service development and staff training.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Physiotherapy (3 years) or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (2 years) or Diploma in Physiotherapy (3 years).
• HCPC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for paediatric caseload.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and deliver person-centred interventions.
• Work with bands 5 staff and students, providing supervision and training.
• Support service development and autonomous paediatric practice.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Anatomy and physiology

Assessment and treatment techniques

Lifelong learning

Post-graduate education

Microsoft Office

Education

BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy or Diploma

HCPC registration

Job description

Main area Rehabilitation Services Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working as part of an agreed rota, in future full 7 day pattern will be adopted) Job ref 426-540-26TAM

Site The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Town Kings Lynn Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you a Physiotherapist looking to develop your specialist paediatric experience?

We are looking for a motivated clinician to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people with neurological, neuromuscular and developmental conditions.

You will manage your own caseload and deliver care in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, nurseries, mainstream schools, specialist schools and children's homes. Every day will be different as you work with children and families to support movement, function and independence.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to build on your Band 5 experience, strengthen your specialist clinical skills and work as an autonomous practitioner within a supportive paediatric team. You will be responsible for maintaining clinical records, delivering evidence-based interventions and helping children achieve the best possible outcomes.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people within your paediatric caseload, building on your existing clinical skills and experience. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records while delivering person-centred interventions tailored to individual needs.

You will receive regular clinical supervision and professional support from senior physiotherapists, with guidance available for complex cases and clinical decision-making. You will also play an active role in service development, helping to enhance and improve paediatric physiotherapy provision.

The role includes supporting the learning and development of others through the supervision and training of Band 5 Physiotherapists, support staff and students, contributing to a positive learning environment and the delivery of high-quality care.

Working for our organisation

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2027 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached document for full details of the job description

Person specification

• B.Sc. in Physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (2 year) (Fast-track qualification with previous degree) or Diploma in Physiotherapy (3 year)
• Health & Care Professions Council registration

Experience

• Clinical experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
• Experience in a variety of specialities including CVR including ITU/HDU, neurology, musculo-skeletal out-patients and orthopaedics
• Clinical experience in paediatrics and community

Skills, abilities & knowledge

• Good clinical reasoning skills
• Very good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to use a wide range of assessment and treatment techniques
• Committed to life-long learning and continuing professional development through post graduate education
• Demonstration of post-graduate courses/education to increase level of skills and knowledge within the speciality
• Computer skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Windows Explorer

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience, but we also recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached).

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We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• Access to Stream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access*
• Support and advice for staff affected by either Perimenopause or Menopause
• Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks.

We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Certificates of Sponsorship / Visa and Immigration

Although the salary for Band 3+posts is expected to meet the applicable UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) salary threshold from December 2026 and may therefore be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, (subject to the immigration rules in force at the time of application) applicants are responsible for checking their own eligibility against the relevant immigration requirements. The availability of sponsorship and any visa application remain subject to UKVI rules and approval. If you are not eligible, any offer of employment already made may be withdrawn.

We encourage candidates to take the time to prepare accurate applications using their own examples and experiences, enabling a fair and transparent recruitment process for all applicants.

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We encourage candidates to take the time to prepare accurate applications using their own examples and experiences, enabling a fair and transparent recruitment process for all applicants.

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During our assessment process, we are looking to understand your personal knowledge, experience and suitability for the role. Applications that rely on AI-generated content may not provide an accurate reflection of your capabilities and could make it more difficult for us to assess your suitability fairly or accurately during the interview process.

We encourage candidates to take the time to prepare accurate applications using their own examples and experiences, enabling a fair and transparent recruitment process for all applicants.

Important Notice for Applicants

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices.