Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS team as a Physiotherapist in Harrow, focusing on paediatric care. You’ll work in a diverse, supportive environment, managing a consistent caseload and providing expert physiotherapy services. Flexible working, structured training, and opportunities for career development await you as part of a committed multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Flexible working hours

Peer supervision

Qualifications

• HCPC registration mandatory.
• Experience in paediatric physiotherapy.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy services to children with physical difficulties.
• Manage a designated caseload collaboratively with parents and caregivers.
• Supervise work of physiotherapy assistants and volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Observation

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

We are:

• A large supportive, sociable and friendly MDT team of 60+therapists

• Committed to the well-being of our staff

• Easily accessible via public transport from central London and neighbouring counties

We can provide:

• Flexible working

• Time to ensure access to regular and ongoing CPD

• Opportunities for shadowing in a range of settings

• Clearly structured caseloads and prioritisation system

• Highly structured induction

• Access to clinical specialists in all areas

In joining you will receive:

• Regular and ongoing developing therapist training as well as peer supervision

• A consistent caseload to see through assessment, ongoing therapy and up to discharge

We are seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric rotational scheme. This scheme offers the opportunity to gain a broad experience in Paediatrics through yearly rotations in the following areas of services:-

MSK

Pre-school Special Needs & Special Schools

Schools Services (mainstream and special schools)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with a range of physical and mobility difficulties and Special Educational Needs (SEN) within the specified rotation. A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers and colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.

The post holder will contribute to departmental meetings, clinical audit/research and projects. They will provide advice and deliver training to other professionals and parents/carers on all aspects of paediatric physiotherapy. He/she will provide clinical education and training to physiotherapy students and will supervise the work of the PTA's and LSA's.

The main specific areas of responsibility for this post are:

• Providing specialist Physiotherapy services children and young people with a variety of conditions within Harrow both in the community and acute settings

• Providing specialist advice, programmes and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with physical difficulties

• To provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists, assistants and volunteers regularly on a day to day basis

About us

You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Details Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-HCS-1133

Job locations

Alexandra Avenue Health Centre

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care

Harrow

HA29DX

Job description Job responsibilities

For detailed job descriptions and job responsibilities please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

For detailed job descriptions and job responsibilities please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential

• HCPC registration
• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and registered member of CSP
• Evidence of CPD including attendance of postgraduate short courses relevant to Paediatric Physiotherapy

Experience Essential

• Experience within the NHS of postgraduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology and paediatrics
• Experience at a postgraduate level: assessment treatment and management of children
• Experience at postgraduate level: writing clinical notes and reports
• Experience at postgraduate level: managing own caseload
• Experience of working with and teaching other professionals/parents/carers
• Experience working at part of an MDT

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Well established knowledge of assessment, treatment and management of children
• Understanding of the role of the physiotherapist in the Education system
• Established knowledge of the range of appropriate therapeutic intervention and equipment relevant to CYP in the community setting
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential

• HCPC registration
• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and registered member of CSP
• Evidence of CPD including attendance of postgraduate short courses relevant to Paediatric Physiotherapy

Experience Essential

• Experience within the NHS of postgraduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology and paediatrics
• Experience at a postgraduate level: assessment treatment and management of children
• Experience at postgraduate level: writing clinical notes and reports
• Experience at postgraduate level: managing own caseload
• Experience of working with and teaching other professionals/parents/carers
• Experience working at part of an MDT

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Well established knowledge of assessment, treatment and management of children
• Understanding of the role of the physiotherapist in the Education system
• Established knowledge of the range of appropriate therapeutic intervention and equipment relevant to CYP in the community setting
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information 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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health Centre

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care

Harrow

HA29DX

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health Centre

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care

Harrow

HA29DX

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)