Specialised Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Hospital in the City of London is seeking a Band 6 Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist. This role includes rotations in Neurosciences, Paediatric Intensive Care, and Child Development Centers, requiring experience in NHS and specific pediatric areas. The position offers a salary ranging from £46,419 to £55,046 annually. Candidates must be HCPC registered and possess a degree in physiotherapy.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• Post graduate training or education (e.g. relevant courses).

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy to babies, children and young people with various health needs.
• Work within multidisciplinary clinics and support services.

Skills

Dynamic and highly motivated

Family centred practice

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy

HCPC Registered as a qualified Physiotherapist

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Paediatric Physiotherapy service as a permanent Band 6 Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist.

The closing date is 13 October 2025.

Job Overview

Rotations (9 months) are within the following areas:

• Neurosciences: Neurology, neurosurgery and oncology - Based at St George's Hospital.
• Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU): PICU and ward respiratory caseloads - Based at St George's Hospital.
• Trauma and Orthopaedics: Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for pre and post elective orthopaedic surgery in addition to the inpatient major trauma orthopaedic caseload. - Based at St George's Hospital.
• Respiratory: Supporting the specialist respiratory outpatient clinics alongside some of the acute respiratory caseload - Based at St George's Hospital.
• Child Development Centre: Over 5's and under 5's neuro-developmental, neuro-orthopaedic, multidisciplinary clinics, mainstream schools, special schools nurseries and home visits. Clinics are based at St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton.
• Musculoskeletal (MSK): MSK, orthopaedics including supporting neonatal orthopaedic outpatients. Clinics are based at St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated physiotherapist to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. You will be working with babies, children and young people with a range of health needs and will be committed to family centred practice.

The successful candidate will be based at either one or a combination of the sites listed above. We provide an integrated acute and community service and work together as a cohesive team.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and job specification for details.

Person Specification

Qualification and Training

• HCPC Registered as a qualified Physiotherapist
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• Post graduate training or education (e.g. relevant courses)
• Special interest group membership

Experience

• NHS experience as a qualified physiotherapist.
• Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in respiratory, neurology, MSK and orthopaedics
• Experience in paediatric physiotherapy as a B5 or B6
• Student supervision / clinical education
• Teaching experience of in-service programs
• Participation in respiratory on-call and/or weekend rota
• Experience running courses - internal / external

Knowledge

• Remains updated with professional practice and new research
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Evidence of participation in research / audit
• Knowledge of SGH specialties/team and enthusiasm for SGH in application

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

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