Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist to deliver services for children in Poole. The role involves direct patient care, supervision of therapy teams, and educational contributions while ensuring high standards of clinical competence. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and relevant experience with children.

Qualifications

• 2 years postgraduate experience in MSK, respiratory, orthopaedics & neurology.
• Experience supervising students and working within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-patient and out-patient physiotherapy services to children.
• Be responsible for clinical supervision of the Paediatric Therapy Teams.
• Participate in continued professional development and training sessions.

Skills

Effective communication

Assessment

Equipment provision

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registered

Postgraduate training in paediatrics

Job description

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Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist, Poole

Client:

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group

Location:

Poole, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as a member of the MDTs providing in-patient and out-patient physiotherapy services to children with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, medical, and neuro-developmental conditions, which affect their physical performance.

To be responsible for the clinical supervision and development of other members of the Paediatric Therapy Teams and to be a clinical educator for undergraduate students.

To provide advice and liaise with other professionals (e.g., consultants, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, orthotists) and disciplines (e.g., community nursing team, Learning Disability Team, Occupational Therapists in Social Care and Health, Education Staff), as well as networking with therapists in other departments and NHS Trusts.

To participate in continued professional development to support the development of the Paediatric Therapy service.

To provide training to colleagues, multidisciplinary team, and staff working in educational settings.

To be professionally autonomous and accountable for all aspects of professional activities related to patient management for children in the Poole, Bournemouth & East Dorset area.

To be a specialist physiotherapist with detailed knowledge of normal childhood development, childhood conditions, disease processes, and prognosis.

To be responsible for equipment used in physiotherapy and adhere to departmental equipment policy, including staff competence in equipment use by patients, parents, carers, and other health professionals.

To report all complaints, accidents, and equipment defects promptly, document accordingly, and ensure appropriate actions are taken.

To work across paediatric therapy teams to gain experience in assessing and treating a wide range of conditions.

The split across teams will mainly be on a rotation basis but will also be flexible based on service needs.

To participate in extended hours, on-call, and weekend work as required to ensure efficient therapy provision aligned with Trust priorities.

To undertake any other clinical duties as necessary and be prepared to work at any location across all Trust sites and other areas where clinics are held.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate training in paediatrics

Experience

Essential criteria

• 2 years postgraduate experience in MSK, respiratory, orthopaedics & neurology
• Supervision of students
• NHS experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in a school environment
• Initiating service development

Skills

Essential criteria

• Effective communication & engagement with children
• Assessment & equipment provision

Desirable criteria

• Therapeutic handling of children