Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

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

Job summary

A major UK healthcare provider is seeking a Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist for permanent and fixed-term positions. The role offers rotations in various specialties and is supported by a robust teaching program. Candidates must have relevant physiotherapy qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to paediatric care. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy required.
• Registration with Healthcare Professions Council is a must.
• Recent continued professional development evidence is needed.

Responsibilities

• Join and support the acute hospital paediatric physiotherapy team.
• Contribute to the weekend on-call rota.
• Provide support and supervision to assistants and students.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Excellent problem solving skills

IT skills for documentation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Registration with Healthcare Professions Council

Evidence of recent professional development

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Band 6 Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist posts

Permanent and fixed term positions available.

Our rotations are 9 months in duration and we offer a wide range of experiences including Musculoskeletal Disorders, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Medicine & Medical respiratory, PICU, OI, Oncology, Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), Neurorehabilitation and Neurodevelopment.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an acute hospital paediatric physiotherapy team. You will be supported by experienced senior clinicians who will give you professional support and training in each area. There is a well developed teaching program to aid your professional development. In turn you may also provide support and supervision to assistants and students. We are looking for Physiotherapists who are keen to gain clinical experience as a Band 6 within a friendly, forward thinking, and supportive Paediatric Therapy Service. You must have a proven desire to work with children and be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. As a rotational Physiotherapist you will contribute to the weekend on call rota. Respiratory and other appropriate training will be provided.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registration with Healthcare Professions council
• Evidence of recent and relevant post graduate continued professional development
• Good team player
• Able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Knowledge and experience

• Extensive broad based NHS experience in general physiotherapy practice across a wide range of specialities
• Evidence of caseload prioritisation
• Previous participation in respiratory on-call rota
• Experience of supervision/mentoring more junior staff
• Post graduate experience of working in paediatric speciality
• Experience of working at Band 5 in an acute hospital setting

Skills and abilities

• Proven desire to work in paediatric environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Sound knowledge of IT, enabling electronic note documentation, report writing and presentation skills
• Adaptable approach to enable motivation of children
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Evidence of utilising prioritising skills
• Previous involvement in clinical audit projects

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.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)