Part-time self-employed paediatric osteopath

Nordic Balance Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Nordic Balance is seeking a self-employed Paediatric Osteopath to join our multidisciplinary teams in Wimbledon Village and Abbeville Road in Clapham.

This role offers 24 contracted clinical hours per week, split into two 6-hour shifts at each site, with autonomous practice and a 50% fee split. You will care for infants, children and mothers, collaborating with a broad MDT and benefiting from front-desk support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5+ years of post-qualification clinical experience in paediatric osteopathy.
• Postgraduate training in paediatric and cranial osteopathy.
• Excellent communication with families and clear treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a varied musculoskeletal caseload in infants, children and mothers.
• Develop individual treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Deliver high-quality osteopathic care with cranial and visceral techniques.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families throughout care.
• Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team and cross-refer as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support clinic workflow.
• Support diary management due to frontline reception handling.

Skills

Paediatric osteopathy

Cranial osteopathy

Family communication

Education

GOsC registration

Job description

Home > Part-time self-employed paediatric osteopath

Part-time self-employed paediatric osteopath

Nordic Balance is seeking a self-employed Paediatric Osteopath to join our multidisciplinary teams in Wimbledon Village (SW19) and Abbeville Road (Clapham, SW4). Both locations sit in affluent, family-dense postcodes with surging demand for specialist infant, child, and maternal care.

This role offers 24 contracted clinical hours per week, split into two 6-hour shifts in Wimbledon Village and two 6-hour shifts on Abbeville Road, for a balanced, predictable schedule across two thriving hubs.

Why work with us?

Build your caseload with motivated private clients in established London neighbourhoods.

Multidisciplinary Team

Learn, collaborate and cross-refer with experienced practitioners across different disciplines.

People-First Culture

Work in a supportive team where good care and collaboration come first.

Growth, CPD & Coaching

Develop through regular CPDs, senior guidance and ongoing professional support.

Both clinics are ideally situated to build a premier paediatric and family osteopathy list.

High-Density Family Demographics: Abbeville Road sits in the heart of London’s “Nappy Valley”, characterised by high birth rates, young families, and parents who actively seek private developmental and postnatal support. Wimbledon Village complements this with an established network of active families, school-age athletes, and expectant mothers.

Warm MDT Cross-Referrals: Work in synergy with our multidisciplinary teams of Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Podiatrists, and Sports Therapists. Our existing clinicians frequently identify paediatric and perinatal presentations that require specialist osteopathic referral.

Autonomous, High Earning Potential: With a competitive 50% fee split, our high-retention practitioners consistently achieve hourly earnings of £60–£65+ per hour while retaining complete clinical autonomy.

Zero Administrative Friction: Spend 100% of your working day assessing and treating patients. Our full-time front-of-house team manages all enquiries, bookings, diary management, and billing logistics.

The Role & Schedule

Weekly Commitment: 24 hours per week.

Location Structure:
Abbeville Road (SW4): Two 6-hour shift blocks per week.
Wimbledon Village (SW19): Two 6-hour shift blocks per week.

Clinical Scope: Lead specialist consultations covering cranial osteopathy for infants (birth strains, latching/feeding issues, colic, plagiocephaly), developmental milestones in toddlers, postural strain and sports injuries in adolescents, as well as prenatal and postnatal maternal care.

Caseload Stewardship: Actively guide parents through clear, evidence-informed management plans, explaining expectations and progress to ensure high compliance and treatment completion.

Contract Status: Strictly self-employed (IR35-compliant independent contractor agreement).

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5+ years of post-qualification clinical experience, with demonstrable focus and postgraduate training in paediatric and cranial osteopathy.
• Proficient in gentle cranial and visceral techniques for newborns and infants, paired with structural osteopathic skills for older children and postnatal mothers.
• You recognise that working with families requires exceptional communication, clear treatment plans, strong re-booking rationale, and trust-building with parents.
• Fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), fully insured, and ideally recognised by major private health insurers (e.g. Bupa).

Key responsibilities

• Assess and treat a varied musculoskeletal caseload
• Develop individual treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation
• Communicate clearly with patients throughout their care
• Collaborate and cross-refer within the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Contribute to the wider clinic and patient experience.
• Complete diary logistics handled by our receptionists