Physiotherapist (Paediatrics)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, SW10 9NH
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Band 7 Highly Specialised Paediatric Physiotherapist (Community) 37.5 hours per week Permanent This post may close sooner than advertised, if a high v...
You will carry a manageable caseload of children aged 0-19 years and be responsible for clinics, providing early intervention, over 3s, and services to children with cerebral palsy or other neuro-disabilities. This may include hydrotherapy and early intervention clinics. This will include joint working with the multi-disciplinary team, consultant paediatricians and physiotherapy orthopaedic practitioners. Good established links with equipment providers are in place. You should have paediatric experience with demonstrable knowledge of specific paediatric assessments and interventions, able to prioritise your workload and time, and support others to do the same. Good communication skills are essential, as you will be working independently and alongside other health and social care professionals; supervising band 6s, assistants and students.Chelsea and Westminster therapy department is committed to evidence based practice and the development of clinical skills are supported through a programme of regular in-service training, supervision and appraisal.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Physiotherapy qualification
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Member of CSP and paediatric special interest group
- Evidence of recent post-graduate education and/or qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of Band 6 (or equivalent) working in paediatrics including early intervention, neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic and complex needs giving caseload examples
- Demonstrates experience of orthotic provision including concise examples
- Demonstrates evidence of using paediatric outcome measures including concise examples
- Demonstrates evidence of appraisal and supervision of junior staff including concise examples
Desirable
- Experience working as a Band 7 in Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Demonstrates experience of involvement in service development and/or audit including concise examples
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge of paediatric assessment and treatment interventions including concise examples
- Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills including concise examples
- Able to work independently and monitor workload of team
- Demonstrates knowledge of statutory requirements and legislation relating to children and families including specific examples on how this has impacted your previous work
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research or audit including concise examples
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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