Specialised Children's Physiotherapist

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapists to join their Children's Physiotherapy Team. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, allowing for career progression from Band 5 to Band 6 through a supportive development program. Successful candidates will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people, manage their own caseloads, and participate in diverse clinical settings. The organization values its staff, offering flexible working opportunities and generous benefits, making it an ideal place for passionate professionals looking to make a difference in pediatric care.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff health and well-being programmes

Qualifications

• Post-registration clinical practice in relevant areas required.
• Experience in respiratory medicine or acute care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and treatment for children aged 0-19.
• Manage own caseload and assist team members as needed.
• Conduct evidence-based audits and recommend practice changes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based treatment

Critical thinking

Leadership

Self-directed learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

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Specialised Children's Physiotherapist, Milton Keynes

Client: Milton Keynes University Hospital

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 507dbf5f8082

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Children's Physiotherapist

Band 5 – 6 development role or Band 6 with appropriate experience/skills

Department: Therapies

Band 6: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: Full time and part time posts available (Minimum 22.5 hours/week contracts)

The Therapy team at MKUH is looking for two enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapists to join our Children’s Physiotherapy Team.

The posts are also available as development roles to facilitate progression from band 5 to band 6 through an intensive period of development and support.

Candidates should have completed some post-registration clinical practice and gained core experiential learning in areas such as respiratory medicine, critical care, respiratory on-call working, acute medicine, or older people's medicine.

Appointed clinicians will initially work in a vacant band 6 position but remain in a band 5 tier during their development program. Movement to band 6 will occur once competencies are met, typically within 4-8 months depending on experience and progress.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Sarah Knight, Children’s Physiotherapy Service Lead, via email.

Interview date: 06 June

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality evidence-based assessment and treatment of children and young people aged 0-19 with various conditions.
• Manage own caseload and assist team members as needed; undertake all clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• Conduct evidence-based audits and quality improvement projects.
• Recommend practice changes to the Lead Physiotherapist.
• Participate in 12-month band 6 rotations within Children's Physiotherapy to gain diverse experience.

We welcome candidates who may not have completed all domains but demonstrate high critical thinking, self-awareness, leadership, and self-directed learning. Paediatric experience is not mandatory.

Please specify in your application which band 5 rotations you've completed and your preferred hours (full or part-time), to be discussed at interview.

Working for our organisation

At Milton Keynes University Hospital, staff are valued and supported with benefits such as:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Staff health and well-being programmes

The hospital is a university teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Buckingham, involved in research and education to improve patient care. Rated good by the CQC, it is undergoing significant investment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The team provides physiotherapy services to children and young people aged 0-19 in various settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, special needs schools, and hydrotherapy.

The post involves working across multiple locations, including Stony Stratford Health Centre, Milton Keynes Hospital, and Redway School.

Clinical responsibilities

Accountable for all aspects of own work, ensuring high standards of clinical care, including assessment and management of complex cases.

Professional responsibilities

Maintain CPD, stay updated with new trends, and incorporate them into practice. Provide teaching and support to junior staff and students.

Organisational responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate junior staff, students, and assistants, ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.