Specialist Acute Paediatric Physiotherapist
Transformation Unit
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Job summary
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Acute Paediatric Physiotherapist (Band 6) to join the Rainbow/Padua ward paediatric team. You will deliver inpatient physiotherapy with a respiratory bias, alongside the Band 7 physiotherapist, and may contribute to outpatient clinics.
You will lead the physiotherapy team, assess complex paediatric cases, provide specialist input to GPs and carers, and supervise junior staff, ensuring high-quality care in a dynamic
Qualifications
- BSc/MSc/Dip in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration and CPD portfolio.
- Experience of paediatrics at Band 5/6 level and to develop further.
- Involvement in audit, research and quality improvement.
- Teaching, supervision and supervision of junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide day to day Paediatric Physiotherapy on the ward for inpatients.
- Lead and support the Physiotherapy team within a specialist acute paediatric remit.
- Autonomously assess and treat a specialist paediatric caseload with complex needs.
- Provide expert advice to Trust colleagues and external partners.
- Teach, supervise and appraise junior physiotherapists and students.
- Contribute to paediatric training for on-call staff.
- Adhere to Trust policies and CSP Code of Conduct and develop departmental policies.
Skills
Education
Job description
Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital Town Margate Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join our Paediatric team on Rainbow/ Padua ward. As a multi-disciplinary team, we are working hard to ensure we give babies, children and their families the best possible care; keeping their needs firmly at the heart of everything we do. With a respiratory bias, you would be responsible, alongside the Band 7 physiotherapist, for providing inpatient physiotherapy to a range of children including our complex needs and Cystic Fibrosis population and also input to an orthopaedic and neurological caseload. There will also be an opportunity to work within outpatient clinic settings.
- Provide a day to day Paediatric Physiotherapy service based at either QEQM/ WHH Hospital. Alongside the Band 7 Physiotherapist, plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Paediatric Physiotherapy Service on a day-to-day basis on the ward.
- Provide leadership to the Physiotherapy team within a team-based structure as a specialist within the field of acute paediatric physiotherapy.
- As an autonomous practitioner to carry out assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload of patients within Paediatrics who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnoses and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records.
- To provide specialist advice to other professionals both within the Trust and outside agencies e.g. GPs, carers.
- To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of Junior Physiotherapists and undergraduate studentsto ensure a high quality of clinical care within the speciality.
- To be jointly responsible for the on-going paediatric training to inpatient physiotherapy colleagues working the on-call rota.
- To adhere to Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct and be guided by National Standards where they exist to develop departmental policies.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
- Provide a day to day Paediatric Physiotherapy service based at either QEQM/ WHH Hospital. Alongside the Band 7 Physiotherapist, plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Paediatric Physiotherapy Service on a day-to-day basis on the ward.
- Provide leadership to the Physiotherapy team within a team-based structure as a specialist within the field of acute paediatric physiotherapy.
- As an autonomous practitioner to carry out assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload of patients within Paediatrics who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnoses and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records.
- To provide specialist advice to other professionals both within the Trust and outside agencies e.g. GPs, carers.
- To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of Junior Physiotherapists and undergraduate studentsto ensure a high quality of clinical care within the speciality.
- To be jointly responsible for the on-going paediatric training to inpatient physiotherapy colleagues working the on-call rota.
- To adhere to Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct and be guided by National Standards where they exist to develop departmental policies.
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- BSc, MSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- Member of Special Interest Group or Branch.
- Training in PDR and staff appraisal
- Experience of research.
- Clinical educator training in respect of undergraduate students.
- Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist or equivalent.
- Experience of paediatrics at Band 5 or Band 6 level and to be able to further develop skills in paediatrics.
- Experience in formal developmental assessment
- Proven experience of effective teamwork as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team.
- Working knowledge of a range of medical and surgical conditions.
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
- Working in the acute and community setting.
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and experience of working with GP practices and referrals.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues and implementing change as a result.
- Previous experience of supervision and clinical education of more junior therapy staff
- Follow trust policies on governance to ensure high quality of service is delivered
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Able to maintain judgment under pressure.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise workload and delegate appropriately
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
- Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Flexibility
- Able to work as a team member
- Reliable
- Well developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people
- Good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team
- Respect for other professionals within the team.
- Knowledge and experience in handling different cultures and religious beliefs education and development
- Evidence of student supervision
There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there's never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.
We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Claire Sturgess Job title Highly Specialist Acute Paediatric Physiotherapist Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 07934603484
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