Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy for children and young people. You will manage a defined caseload across both inpatients and outpatients, working with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist committed to developing paediatric services and achieving excellent outcomes for children and

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or equivalent).
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous NHS experience at Band 5 level.
• Evidence of developing specialist knowledge and clinical skills relevant to paediatric physiotherapy.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior staff, assistants or students.
• Excellent communication, organisational and team-working skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement, evidence-based practice and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate paediatric physiotherapy treatment programmes for children and young people.
• Manage a defined caseload across inpatients and outpatients.
• Work with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamworking

Organisational skills

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or equivalent)

Job description

As a Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy treatment programmes for children and young people. You will manage a defined caseload, across both Inpatients and Outpatients, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist looking to develop your career within paediatrics?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive Paediatric Physiotherapy team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to work with children and young people across a varied caseload, while contributing to the ongoing development of a high-quality, evidence-based paediatric physiotherapy service.

We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Physiotherapist who is committed to delivering excellent care and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and their families.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or equivalent)
• Current HCPC registration
• Previous NHS experience at Band 5 level
• Evidence of developing specialist knowledge and clinical skills relevant to paediatric physiotherapy.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior staff, assistants or students.
• Excellent communication, organisational and team-working skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement, evidence-based practice and professional development.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo