Senior Physiotherapist - Paediatrics | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking an experienced clinician to join the Paediatric Physiotherapy team within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role involves providing specialist assessment and treatment for preterm infants, as well as leading the training of junior staff within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess relevant clinical qualifications and have a strong background in neonatal care. Flexible working hours and various benefits such as discounted gym memberships and a comprehensive pension scheme are available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast-Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• Experience working with neonatal patients.
• Ability to conduct complex patient assessments.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with parents and teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients.
• Interpret clinical facts for accurate diagnoses.
• Lead training and development for junior staff.
• Formulate individualized treatment plans.
• Liaise closely with parents and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Physiotherapy techniques

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Consent management

Education

Relevant clinical qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and skilled clinician to join the Paediatric Physiotherapy team working on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist assessment and physiotherapy management to support the neurodevelopment of preterm infants and will also lead on the training and development of junior staff and other members of the NICU multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills.
• Interpret clinical and non‑clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions.
• Demonstrate highly developed skills in the observation, handling and assessment of an extremely fragile patient population and interpret perinatal and maternal history to assist in formulation of accurate diagnoses and prognoses.
• Formulate individualized management and treatment plans, recommending the best course of intervention and a specialised programme of care using clinical reasoning.
• Utilise a wide range of treatment skills and liaise with a wide range of professionals across the health and social services.
• Manage long‑term care requirements through frequent re‑assessment due to the complexity and nature of the patient’s conditions.
• Lead training and development of junior staff and other NICU MDT members.
• Maintain current knowledge of specialised positioning equipment for babies on the neonatal unit and make recommendations for appropriate equipment.
• Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent from child or carer, and work within a legal framework with patients/parents lacking capacity to consent treatment.
• Liaise closely with parents, care staff and other professionals involved with this patient group and manage day‑to‑day running of the section.
• Liaise closely with local physiotherapists regarding onward referral to community paediatric physiotherapy for babies requiring ongoing physiotherapy intervention.
• Assist with reviewing, organising and participating in the neuro‑developmental follow‑up clinic with Neonatal consultants to assess children at 9 months and 2 years.
• Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other MDT members regarding the physiotherapy management of neonatal patients with neurological, orthopaedic and respiratory conditions.
• Work with the Neonatal AHP team to evaluate and identify current needs of the service; create job plan with unit leads with priorities for service provision within funded time.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast‑Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi‑faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafés offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Access to ad‑hoc support from the Jenny Lind Clinical Physiotherapy Specialists for patients with neurological, orthopaedic and respiratory difficulties
• Opportunities to develop comprehensive discharge plans
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team and as a lone worker
• Teach and train others in positioning and handling babies with complex needs for assessment and treatment
• Assist local physiotherapists with onward referral to community paediatric physiotherapy for ongoing needs
• Help organise and participate in the neuro‑developmental follow‑up clinic with Neonatal consultants

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.