Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatrics Neurodisability

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme and annual-le

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNU

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

On-site cafes with staff discounts

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes including le

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatrics Neurodisability for a 0.8WTE post. The role involves clinical work across acute, outpatient and community settings, with opportunities in MDT clinics, home visits and educational settings.

The post may be Band 6 or Band 7 and includes supervision of staff and involvement in service development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of patients with a variety of long-term conditions and provide physiotherapy treatment including postural management, orthotics and exercise programmes.
• Participate in outpatient neuro-disability clinics, including hydrotherapy, review clinics, development clinics and rehabilitation clinics.
• Supervise and train junior staff, including physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistant practitioners and students.
• Contribute to paediatric on-call and weekend service with rota and pay/ROTO time off in lieu options.

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatrics Neurodisability

Company:

Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities. Physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in the exciting developments in the Trust and our team is growing. Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly approachable staff. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join us and take advantage of the opportunities we have on offer.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Paediatric Neuro-Disability team as a 0.8WTE post.

The Paediatric neuro-disability team treat children and young people aged 0-19 years old across Norwich and Norfolk. The role would include clinical work in a variety of acute, outpatient and community settings, including specialist MDT clinics, outpatient clinics, home visits, and in mainstream and specialist educational settings. The children under our care have a variety of pathologies, including cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, neuro-muscular disease, oncological disease, genetic conditions and developmental delay.

This post will be considered as a Band 6 or Band 7 post, please see attached the job description for both roles.

As post holder you would be responsible for the management of a caseload of patients with a variety of long-term conditions. You would be responsible the physical management of patients, including their postural management, orthotics and exercise programmes. The role encourages active contribution in specialist MDT clinics to discuss medical and surgical needs related to the child/young person's movement difficulties.

Successful applicants will manage their own individual caseloads, as well as participate in outpatient neuro-disability clinics, including hydrotherapy, review clinics, developmental clinics and rehabilitation clinics.

As post holder you would be involved in the supervision and training of physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistant practitioners, assistants and students. Upskilling and supervision of more junior staff will be an integral part of this band 7 role.

As part of an acute trust, participation in the paediatric on-call and weekend service is included in this post. There is a rota for this service, and options for either additional pay or rota'd time off in lieu are available.

We are a forward thinking, evidence informed team. We are looking to expand our rehabilitation provision for children with neuro-disability. We would like to recruit a similar minded, creative band 7 physiotherapist to work collaboratively and lead this service development.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

To collect relevant patient information from a variety of sources e.g. radiology imaging systems, other investigations to assist with clinical prioritisation and patient management. This may also include ward handovers, observation charts, medical and nursing records etc.

To provide peer support and case review for other members of the team, in particular, in relation to patients with complex clinical/psychological presentations

To accept clinical responsibility for the physiotherapy management of a defined caseload of patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2221 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Work Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust