Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the South West is offering a Band 6 Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist position. This role involves a 9-month rotation across various departments, professional training and support, and opportunities to work closely with children. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in paediatrics, possess excellent communication and teamwork skills, and be ready to contribute to a friendly and innovative environment. The position provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Physiotherapist with a desire to work with children.
• Keen to gain clinical experience as a Band 6.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 9-month rotation across specified areas.
• Contribute to the weekend on-call rota and receive necessary training.
• Provide support and supervision to assistants and students.

Skills

Interest in paediatrics

Effective team player

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 9‑month rotation across areas mentioned above (including Musculoskeletal Disorders, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Medicine & Medical respiratory, PICU, OI, Oncology, SDR, Neurorehabilitation and Neurodevelopment).
• Contribute to the weekend on-call rota; receive respiratory and other appropriate training.
• Provide support and supervision to assistants and students where applicable.

Qualifications & Skills

• Physiotherapist with interest in paediatrics; keen to gain clinical experience as a Band 6.
• Proven desire to work with children; effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025