Physiotherapist (XR05)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service organization in Leeds is seeking a dedicated paediatric physiotherapist. The role involves assessing and treating children with various physical and psychological conditions, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in physiotherapy and relevant professional registrations. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within Paediatrics required.
• Professional, hard-working and flexible with a positive attitude essential.
• Able to prioritize workload and delegate as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform physiotherapy assessment of paediatric patients.
• Develop and deliver individualized treatment programmes.
• Maintain accurate physiotherapy treatment notes.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Ability to cope working in a stressful environment

Able to function well within team setting

Able to supervise other staff

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Health Professions Council Registration

Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Job description

Wehave an opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician who enjoys working withchildren in an integrated multidisciplinary team. The applicant should havecompleted post graduate clinical rotations and want to develop theirclinical skills further within the specialist area of Paediatrics. You willgain experience in specialist areas including acute respiratory, neurology,neurosurgery, neuromuscular, neonatology, oncology, orthopaedics,musculoskeletal, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, surgery andhepatology.

Expected ShortlistingDate

08/12/2025

Planned InterviewDate

15/12/2025

Main duties of the job

Thepost holder will work as part of the Childrens physiotherapy team providingclinical care and helping to develop the physiotherapy service across theChildrens Hospital. Children are managed on the wards, intensive care units,neonatal units, specialist clinics, in the out patient department and in thecommunity. They will also support the out of hours service.

Thepost holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team includingmedical staff, nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists,play therapists, dieticians and psychologists. They will also be encouragedto liaise with other agencies that support children and their families.

About us

Thechildrens physiotherapy team is a team of approximately 40 physiotherapistsand physiotherapy assistants who work across Leeds Childrens Hospital. Theyhave a wide scope of experience and enjoy developing and teaching new membersof the team

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Job responsibilities

JOBPURPOSE

Toperform physiotherapy assessment of paediatric patients with diversepresentations, providing a diagnosis and to develop and deliver anindividualised treatment programme, seeking support from seniorphysiotherapists appropriately.

Toassess, diagnose, plan and deliver physiotherapy treatment programmes topatients with physical and psychological conditions in their care.

Tocarry and prioritise their own clinical caseload as an autonomouspractitioner.

Tobe responsible for their own continuing professional and personaldevelopment.

Tobe responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive physiotherapytreatment notes/records for each patient.

Thepost holder will rotate around the paediatric clinical areas.

Theywill be responsible for their own caseload within that specialty area.

Access to advice and support from a seniorphysiotherapist is available.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience working within Paediatrics
• Professional, hard working and flexible with a positive attitude
• Caring and compassionate Able to prioritise and organise and delegate as necessary own workload
• Able to function well within team setting
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment including the ability to impart information, on a daily basis regarding poor prognosis for rehabilitation.
• Able to deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Skills & Behaviours

• Able to take direction and to learn from staff at all levels
• Able to supervise other staff e.g. assistants
• Moving and handling patients and equipment is a requirement of this post
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy

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.