Children's Specialist Physiotherapist
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
Children's Specialist Physiotherapist. Department: Children's Physiotherapy Band 6 or Band 5 - 6 development role will be considered, £32,073 - £48,11...
Clinicians appointed to the development role will work within a vacant Band 6 position while initially remaining at Band 5. They will undertake a structured development programme, with clear competencies and objectives supported by experienced clinicians. Progression to Band 6 will take place at the earliest opportunity once the required competencies have been achieved and the clinician is able to practise safely and confidently at Band 6 level.We anticipate that successful candidates will progress to a Band 6 pay point within approximately 4-8 months, depending on previous experience, individual development needs and available learning opportunities.The Children's Physiotherapy Team delivers physiotherapy services to children and young people aged 0-19 years across both acute and community settings. There will be opportunities to work within Children's Outpatients, primarily managing a musculoskeletal caseload. The role will also include physiotherapy in-reach to the children's inpatient ward, as well as opportunities to undertake blocks of treatment for children and young people with neurodisability.The post will involve working across the Children's Physiotherapy Department at Stony Stratford Health Centre, Milton Keynes University Hospital and Redway School. The ability to drive between these sites is essential.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Registered with UK Health and Care Professions Council
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Experience working with therapy assistants.
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate placements in core physiotherapy areas
- Awareness of NHS & Trust systems, policies, procedures & current changes.
- Experience of multi disciplinary team working
- Relevant post registration experience in hospital
Desirable
- Supervision & training of assistants
Skills
Essential
- Basic management skills-to be able to help organise caseload & others
- Good time management skills
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
- Ability to keep timely, accurate and legible patient medical records
- Practice Evidence Based therapy
- Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks
- IT literacy / presentation
- To have an understanding of the importance of flexibility within their own practice and the wider healthcare system
Desirable
- Understanding of audit & outcome measurement
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- To be able to work under pressure
- To actively take part in IST both presenting and receiving
Desirable
- To be self-motivated and be able to motivate others. To show evidence of self development.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, non-verbal, verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential
- Car driver with own vehicle.
- Able to support the weekend and overnight on call rotas
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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