Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist – Complex Needs

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist role sits within the Specialist Children's Division, delivering expert physiotherapy for children across the Enfield area.

The post is autonomous with a mixed caseload (0–18 years), includes neurodevelopmental and MSK conditions, and requires close MDT collaboration with paediatricians, OT, SLT, and educators, plus education for families and access to specialist equipment.

Qualifications

• Broad paediatric experience including neurodevelopmental delay, complex needs and/or MSK.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialised assessment and treatment for children aged 0–18.
• Make complex decisions as frontline practitioner, including child protection considerations.
• Follow locally and nationally agreed professional standards (CSP & APCP).
• Assess need for specialised equipment and ensure safe setup and use by carers and staff.
• Demonstrate risk management and conduct risk assessments during physiotherapy sessions.

Skills

Paediatric assessment

Neurodevelopment

MSK

Independent practice

Hydrotherapy

Orthotics knowledge

Education

Graduate diploma or BSc Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Member of APCP

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist role sits within the Specialist Children's Division, delivering expert physiotherapy for children across the Enfield area.

The post is autonomous with a mixed caseload (0–18 years), includes neurodevelopmental and MSK conditions, and requires close MDT collaboration with paediatricians, OT, SLT, and educators, plus education for families and access to specialist equipment.