Senior Specialist Physiotherapist - Paediatric MSK

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in London is seeking a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist to lead the paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. The role involves independent treatment, managing a caseload of complex cases, and supporting both junior staff and students. Candidates should have significant paediatric experience, excellent communication skills, and be ready to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and commitment to work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

On-site nursery

Sports and social club

Staff counselling service

Help with accommodation

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a range of Paediatric Physiotherapy.
• Experience of managing other physiotherapists.
• Knowledge of complex patient management.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assessment and treatment for children.
• Support rotation team members and physiotherapy assistants.
• Supervise undergraduate physiotherapy students.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Education

Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Senior Specialist Physiotherapist - Paediatric MSK

The closing date is 16 November 2025

Due to maternity leave, there is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. We are seeking a keen and motivated individual with a passion for managing a wide range of paediatric musculoskeletal presentation. The post holder will be jointly responsible for leading the team, supporting band 6 and band 3 colleagues. They will have a sound understanding of normal child development and common musculoskeletal conditions that affect children and young people.

Main duties of the job

This post-holder will be required to provide independent assessment and treatment for children with musculoskeletal presentations from GP and tertiary referrals. They will also support rotational team members as well as working with physiotherapy assistants within the team. Strong multi-disciplinary working will be essential as well as excellent communication skills to work with children and families with complex needs. Prioritisation of referrals, and managing a caseload within a busy, dynamic clinic will be required. You will be expected to work closely and effectively with colleagues in general paediatrics, orthopaedics, spinal surgery, paediatric rheumatology and chronic pain, with support from clinical specialist physiotherapists in these areas. There will be opportunities to lead hydrotherapy sessions and groups sessions. There will be an expectation to supervise undergraduate physiotherapy students, and opportunities to receive and provide teaching within the physiotherapy team, and wider multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

Evelina London Children's Hospital is within walking distance of London's vibrant Southbank with a range of restaurants, cafs, pubs and bars. The Southbank has the advantage of being home to many of London's well known attractions such as the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, the Sea-Life Aquarium, Royal Festival Hall, London Dungeon, The Old Vic, London Film Museum, Jubilee Gardens and the London Eye, and more.

Our community services are based at two main health centres: Mary Sheridan Centre in Lambeth and Sunshine House in Southwark but we provide care in many more across Lambeth and Southwark.

Job summary

Due to maternity leave, there is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. We are seeking a keen and motivated individual with a passion for managing a wide range of paediatric musculoskeletal presentation. The post holder will be jointly responsible for leading the team, supporting band 6 and band 3 colleagues. They will have a sound understanding of normal child development and common musculoskeletal conditions that affect children and young people.

Main duties of the job

This post-holder will be required to provide independent assessment and treatment for children with musculoskeletal presentations from GP and tertiary referrals. They will also support rotational team members as well as working with physiotherapy assistants within the team. Strong multi-disciplinary working will be essential as well as excellent communication skills to work with children and families with complex needs. Prioritisation of referrals, and managing a caseload within a busy, dynamic clinic will be required. You will be expected to work closely and effectively with colleagues in general paediatrics, orthopaedics, spinal surgery, paediatric rheumatology and chronic pain, with support from clinical specialist physiotherapists in these areas. There will be opportunities to lead hydrotherapy sessions and groups sessions. There will be an expectation to supervise undergraduate physiotherapy students, and opportunities to receive and provide teaching within the physiotherapy team, and wider multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

Evelina London Children's Hospital is within walking distance of London's vibrant Southbank with a range of restaurants, cafs, pubs and bars. The Southbank has the advantage of being home to many of London's well known attractions such as the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, the Sea-Life Aquarium, Royal Festival Hall, London Dungeon, The Old Vic, London Film Museum, Jubilee Gardens and the London Eye, and more.

Our community services are based at two main health centres: Mary Sheridan Centre in Lambeth and Sunshine House in Southwark but we provide care in many more across Lambeth and Southwark.

Work-life balance

We want to help you strike a good balance between your work and home life, through a range of supportive policies:

• on-site nurseries and childcare vouchers
• help with accommodation
• sports and social club with on-site gym at Guy's Hospital
• cinema at Guy's Hospital
• staff counselling service
• stop smoking service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide leadership working in Outpatients by delivering a high standard physiotherapy service to paediatric musculo-skeletal outpatients within the Paediatric Team at the Evelina London Childrens Hospital, Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be working with patients to provide assessment, treatment & advice in paediatric musculo-skeletal care, including orthopaedic anomalies, paediatric neurodevelopment and neurological assessment in the outpatient setting. This post will include hydrotherapy, group exercise classes and close working with inpatient therapists and consultant surgeons amongst the MDT.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a range of Paediatric Physiotherapy ( MSK, neuro, ortho, resp, developmental, & community care)
• Experience in Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at band 6 level; including infant and toddler assessment
• Broad range of physiotherapy experience at Band 6 level, including adult musculoskeletal rotation/s.
• Significant experience of working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures.
• Experience of managing other physiotherapists
• Student supervision/clinical education
• Experience of service development / change management

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 7 with Paediatric Musculoskeletal
• Experience of hydrotherapy
• Experience of lecturing/ teaching
• Research methodology

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of Paediatric patients demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex patients in musculoskeletal outpatients and neurodevelopmental assessment demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning.
• Competent IT skills e.g word, excel, powerpoint
• Teaching in a clinical setting
• Remains updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
• Willingness to lead staff training
• Ability to work with multi/interdisciplinary team and set team goals

Desirable

• Knowledge of current national policies / standards / initiatives in relevant area
• Knowledge of the use of orthoses in children
• Advanced IT skills e.g. database, statistical programmes

Education Qualisfications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of post-graduate specialist training short courses, specific training
• Post graduate course(s) in leadership/management
• Member of APCP Membership or relevant National SIG

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearper annum incl. HCA