Rotational Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in London is seeking a Permanent band 6 Specialist Paediatric Rotational Physiotherapist. This role involves providing specialised physiotherapy to children in various settings, including clinics, outpatient departments, and schools. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, participate in teaching, and contribute to the development of services. Strong experience within the NHS and a degree in Physiotherapy are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience of working with children and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Post qualification experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised physiotherapeutic intervention to children.
• Participate in teaching programmes and evidence-based practice.
• Supervise Band 5 and 3 staff and clinical education of physiotherapy students.

Skills

Experience of working within the NHS

Ability to demonstrate appropriate MSK, neuro, orthopaedic and respiratory assessment and treatment techniques

Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or students

Education

Degree/Equivalent in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Permanent band 6 Specialist Paediatric Rotational Physiotherapist to join our team working within Barts Health NHS Trust.

The rotations include exposure within inpatient respiratory including wards/PICU; outpatient respiratory services, neurology & orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and community paediatrics.

It will be expected that you join our weekend and on‑call rota, once deemed competent.

The acute children's therapy team is a dynamic team made up of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists and play specialists.

The team sit in the children's division and provides clinical care across all acute in‑patient areas from critical care, wards, day case and outpatients.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver specialised physiotherapeutic intervention to children across Barts Health NHS Trust as part of a rotational post.

They will use highly developed skills in assessment and treatment for patients with a wide variety of conditions and diverse presentations. Treatment will be delivered in a variety of settings, including clinics, outpatient departments, wards, patient's homes and schools.

Main duties

As part of this post, the job holder will participate in teaching programmes, evidence based practice and ensuring clinical effectiveness. They will contribute to research and service development via the completion of projects. Dependant on the rotation, they will be responsible for the supervision of Band 5 and 3 staff as well as clinical education of physiotherapy students on placement.

The post holder will participate in the emergency out of hours and weekend service for the paediatric wards at the Royal London Hospital. They will also be flexible in their working areas as required in order to ensure service delivery across all sites.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted 22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number

259‑7696652RLH

Job locations

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree/Equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional Development

Qualifications (Desirable)

• CSP Member
• Member of APCP

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working within the NHS
• A broad variety of post graduate experience and/ or experience in a speciality
• Post qualification experience working in a clinical setting
• Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or students
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy or multidisciplinary team

Experience (Desirable)

• Evidence of paediatric specific courses
• Experience of supervising physiotherapy staff
• Experience of operational and strategic team working
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of working with children

Knowledge (Essential)

• Ability to demonstrate appropriate MSK, neuro, orthopaedic and respiratory assessment and treatment techniques within a paediatric caseload.
• Ability to safely problem solve, formulating problem lists and treatment plans to work autonomously with a wide range of paediatric conditions.
• Knowledge of scope of practice and safely escalating concerns to seniors where indicated.
• Evidence of reflecting and learning from gaps in knowledge within specialty.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the service

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Paediatric on call competency
• Evidence of expanding knowledge base in paediatrics with appropriate self‑directed learning, external courses or participation on an appropriate in‑service training rota.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk