Senior Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapist & Clinical Lead

NHS Jobs; Poole; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Advanced Clinical Paediatric Physiotherapy Practitioner to lead rapid assessment, diagnostics and treatment in elective paediatric orthopaedics. You will triage babies and children, provide clinical leadership, and manage complete episodes of care with consultants to ensure timely, effective outcomes.

The role requires Masters level theory and extensive paediatric orthopaedic experience, with a focus on evidence-based

Qualifications

• Masters level theory and experience underpin advanced practice in paediatric physiotherapy.
• Ability to diagnose, triage and manage complex paediatric orthopaedic presentations.
• Leadership within a multi-professional ACP/ECP team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ACP & ECP team to determine workload priorities.
• Plan and manage complete episodes of care in collaboration with consultants.
• Develop and deliver specialist education for individuals and groups.
• Promote service redesign and policy development aligned with best practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autonomous practice

Triage and assessment

Education

Masters degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Advanced Clinical Paediatric Physiotherapy Practitioner to lead rapid assessment, diagnostics and treatment in elective paediatric orthopaedics. You will triage babies and children, provide clinical leadership, and manage complete episodes of care with consultants to ensure timely, effective outcomes.

The role requires Masters level theory and extensive paediatric orthopaedic experience, with a focus on evidence-based