Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist - Rotational

Train Work Live; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in South Wales is advertising a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist (Band 6) on a permanent, full‑time basis.

The post offers rotation across Princess of Wales Hospital, YCC, Royal Glamorgan and Carnegie Clinic, handling acute and chronic paediatric cases and developing skills in school and community settings.

You will supervise colleagues and students, contribute to service development and require HCPC registration and NHS experience.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• Evidence of broad spectrum NHS training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist paediatric physiotherapy assessment and treatment planning based on evidence-based practice.
• Supervise colleagues and train students/graduate staff.
• Work across CTMUHB paediatric services and develop the service within schools, clinics and home environments.

Skills

Teamwork / independent work

Welsh language (Level 3+)

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Evidence of NHS training

Job description

Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist - Rotational

Band 6

Main area Physiotherapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working considered) Job ref 110-AHP096-1126

Employer Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Rotational across Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Town Llantrisant Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

There is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our Paediatric Physiotherapy team in CTMUHB.

The job will provide exposure to a range of Paediatric conditions across our four sites in Princess of Wales Hospital, YCC,Royal Glamorgan and Carnegie Clinic and give opportunities to develop skills within mainstream and specialist educational settings, outpatient clinics, and patients' home environments.

The individual will work as part of an innovative team and contribute to the service development.

You will provide both supervision to your colleagues and training to students and graduate staff.

Main duties of the job

We are really excited to welcome a new Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to the Physiotherapy team here at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills managing acute and chronic paediatric conditions and be part of a dynamic team of Paediatric Physiotherapists.

The post holder will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment and identification of problems of patients, including those with complex presentation, producing a highly specialised treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of physical treatment skills.

They will be required to work independently as part of our Paediatric team, with fantastic learning opportunities.

The physiotherapy department will be looking for an HCPC registered physiotherapist who can demonstrate previous comprehensive experience of working within the field of paediatric physiotherapy and have a good working knowledge of NHS systems and procedures.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of broad spectrum NHS training

Knowledge

• Experience of NHS Health Systems
• Evidence of Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapy interest/development
• Evidence of working in main stream/ special schools settings

Experience

• Broad range of Band 5 rotational experience including T&O and Respiratory
• Oncall competencies
• Band 6 Experience

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable.

Sponsorship: Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self‑assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance .

Use of AI: We review applications against role‑specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI‑generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.

Additional information: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a living wage employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.