Paediatric Physiotherapist - Clinical Specialist & Team Lead

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a Clinical Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to lead the inpatient paediatric services and contribute across sub-specialities. You will apply expert assessment and advanced clinical reasoning to supervise the physiotherapy team and manage your own caseload of complex paediatric cases autonomously.

The role involves working with consultants in a clinic/ MDT setting, developing services, and participating in CPD and audit to align with

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered physiotherapist.
• Postgraduate training/qualification in paediatric management.
• Experience leading inpatient paediatric services and MDT collaboration.
• Strong assessment and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert physiotherapy care for paediatric inpatients and outpatients.
• Lead operational management and clinical leadership of the paediatric physiotherapy team.
• Ensure high-quality, effective physiotherapy services.
• Deputise for the Paediatric Physiotherapy Team Lead as required.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment & clinical reasoning

Teaching & staff development

Autonomous practice

Education

BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent

Postgraduate paediatric specialty training

Job description

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a Clinical Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to lead the inpatient paediatric services and contribute across sub-specialities. You will apply expert assessment and advanced clinical reasoning to supervise the physiotherapy team and manage your own caseload of complex paediatric cases autonomously.

The role involves working with consultants in a clinic/ MDT setting, developing services, and participating in CPD and audit to align with