Paediatric Physiotherapist

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS provides an exciting fixed term opportunity for a Physiotherapist within the community paediatric physiotherapy service, covering maternity leave until June 2026. This role is designed for candidates with some experience in the specialty, ideally within an NHS environment. You will be part of a supportive team, working with children and young people, where good communication skills and the ability to speak Welsh are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy required.
• HCPC registration essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in Physiotherapy needed.

Responsibilities

• Active role in the assessment and treatment of children and young adults.
• Manage own community caseload in various settings.
• Contribute to supervision of support staff and students.

Skills

Excellent clinical reasoning skills

Effective communication skills

Good presentation skills

Research skills

Coaching skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Evidence of CPD in Physiotherapy

Job description

This post is fixed term / secondment until 16.02.2026 due to Maternity Cover.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

This is an exciting opportunity for a secondment within the community paediatric physiotherapy service to cover maternity leave until June 2026. The post is suitable for a physiotherapist who has had some experience within the speciality, such as a band 5 rotation.

You will work in a supportive environment to acquire and develop knowledge and skills related to treating children and young people with disabilities in the community/school environment.

A willingness and desire to learn is essential for this post. You will be supported in this by senior members of the team/clinical specialist.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to take an active role in the assessment and treatment of children and young adults living in Denbighshire with support from senior colleagues. You will be expected to manage your own community caseload in a variety of community settings (including nurseries, schools and patient's homes) and provide service to the children's wards at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

You would be expected to contribute to the supervision of support staff and students within the department. You will also contribute and participate as a member of the wider multidisciplinary/joint agency teams supporting children and young people with disabilities.

As part of the role, you will be expected to participate in 7 day working where indicated and respiratory on-call. Training will be available if required.

Good communication skills are essential for this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

• oDegree or equivalent in Physiotherapy oHCPC registration oEvidence of CPD in Physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio. oPostgraduate training courses
• oMembership of appropriate professional post-graduate training body oRelevant Special/Clinical interest group membership oClinical educators course oBronze IQT

Experience

• oSignificant Post Registration Experience oEvidence of core rotations oExperience of working in an NHS environment as physiotherapist and MDT/ multi-agency working where relevant
• oExperience of contribution to CNG or working parties. oExperience in the relevant speciality

Skills

• Skills oExcellent clinical reasoning skills in physiotherapy oAbility to work autonomously within clinical area oEffective communication skills oAble to lead and participate in team working and training oAble to be self-motivated oExcellent verbal & written skills oAble to present information in a clear and logical manner oGood presentation skills oProven organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation oAble to lead and motivate others within the team oPhysically fit and able to manually handle loads, including therapeutic handling, throughout most of the day oCompetency in report writing oAbility to comprehend and work in accordance with the health board's Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies, in order to meet the differing needs of patients oKnowledge and skills of risk assessment oActively involved in research and contribution to evidence-based practice oAble to run courses-internal/external oGood teaching and supervisory skills oAbility to create presentations oResearch skills oCoaching skills oPDR training oCertificates oCV oReferences oInterview oCPD portfolio
• oActively involved in research and contribution to evidence-based practice oAble to run courses-internal/external oGood teaching and supervisory skills oAbility to create presentations oResearch skills oCoaching skills oPDR training

Knowledge

• KnowledgeoGood knowledge of complex conditions oAdvanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology underlying complex pathology oGood working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management. oUnderstanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession oGood understanding of the need to collect statistics and experience of their use oBroad understanding of BCU policies and procedures oDisability awareness. oCertificates oCV oReferences oInterview oCPD Portfolio

Personal Qualities

• oPhysically fit to comply with the health board's Manual Handling Guidelines oAble to work at intense levels of concentration during most of the working day oAble to meet the 7 day job planning and delivery requirements of the post oAble to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment oAble to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities o Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
• oWelsh speaking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Operational Lead Paeds & Adult LD Physiotherapy

£37,898 to £45,637 a yearper annum pro rata