Paediatric Physiotherapist Patch Co-ordinator
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE21 4BB
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Are you a passionate, motivated Physiotherapist looking to progress your paediatric career? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ad...
To manage a diverse caseload of children and young people (CYP) presenting with emerging developmental difficulties and complex physical needs across community settings, including clinics, homes and educational environments. To provide highly specialised physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, intervention, review and evaluation, ensuring care is evidence-based, outcome focused and delivered in accordance with agreed service pathways, professional standards and organisational policies.
To work in partnership with families and multidisciplinary colleagues to develop, implement and review individualised, developmentally appropriate intervention programmes that are integrated within wider care plans.
To take a leadership role within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams, offering specialist consultation and advice to health, education and social care professionals. To coordinate Community Physiotherapy services within a designated locality, supporting the effective management of referrals, prioritisation, caseload allocation and discharge processes to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
To deputise for the Clinical Team Lead as required, providing clinical and operational leadership, supervision, appraisal, mentoring and support to junior physiotherapists, therapy assistants, students and colleagues. To contribute to workforce development through teaching, training and sharing specialist knowledge.
See job description. If you would like to visit the service or find out more about the role advertised please contact our admin team on 0300 1234586 (option 2 and option 5)
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
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27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
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Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
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Health service discounts and online benefits
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Incremental pay progression
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Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
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Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Structured learning and development opportunities
Attainment/Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree or equivalent diploma
- Registered with Health Professions Council
- Relevant Band 6 experience within Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses (CPD portfolio) to evidence knowledge of neuromuscular, congenital and orthopaedic conditions
- Leadership training
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experienced student clinical educator
- APCP member
Skills
Essential
- Good organisation skills and timekeeping and the ability to prioritise, delegate and supervise others
- Good interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict resolution, including the ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact
- Ability to communicate effectively with CYP of all ages and abilities and their carers.
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Documentation and report writing skills
Desirable
- Research
- Good presentation skills
- Knowledge of documentation using electronic patient records.
- Experience of additional professional or leadership roles e.g. CSP Steward/Health & Safety Rep
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant specialist Paediatric Physiotherapy training e.g. Bobath / Oxford Seating / Biomechanics of Gait
- Ability to work independently using own initiative
- Knowledge of a variety of adjuncts to therapy e.g. orthotics, mobility aids, specialist equipment for postural management
- Knowledge of legislation relating to professional practice and CYP / safeguarding / disability.
- Sound understanding of, and ability to contribute to, clinical governance and risk
- Ability to assess and treat CYP with physical disabilities
- Ability to plan and evaluate treatment programmes
- Knowledge of a variety of paediatric conditions relating to physical disability in CYP, including cerebral palsy, Muscular dystrophies and other neuro-developmental conditions who may also present with multiple and complex needs
Desirable
- Documentation and report writing skills eg EHCP reports
Disposition
Essential
- Passion for Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness: Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect: Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Committed to personal and team development
- Enthusiastic, and adaptable with a can-do approach
Circumstances/Special Demands of Post
Essential
- Current driving licence/acccess to a vehicle
Desirable
- Positive and flexible approach
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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