Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Physiotherapist

The closing date is 19 October 2025

Job summary

Are you a passionate and skilled physiotherapist ready to specialise in paediatrics? We're looking for a dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

? About the Role

This is a non-rotational post offering the opportunity to work autonomously with a varied and often complex paediatric caseload. You'll assess, treat, and manage children with a wide range of conditions, using evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality care. You'll also contribute to MDT clinics, service development, and departmental CPD activities.

Main duties of the job

? What You'll Be Doing

  • Delivering physiotherapy assessments and treatments for paediatric patients.
  • Creating tailored treatment plans using sound clinical reasoning.
  • Collaborating with consultants, GPs, and acute/primary care providers.
  • Participating in audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Supporting and educating MDT colleagues and students.
  • Managing your own caseload and contributing to service planning.
? Communication & Teamwork

You'll be a confident communicator, able to liaise effectively across disciplines and with families. You'll attend case conferences, write clinic letters, and ensure seamless onward referrals. Compassion and clarity are key--especially when delivering sensitive information.

? Education & Development

We value growth. You'll be encouraged to:

  • Engage in in-service training.
  • Take part in MDT learning sessions.
  • Reflect on your practice and pursue continuous professional development.
? Clinical Governance & Audit

You'll play a vital role in maintaining high standards through:

  • Clinical audits and service evaluations.
  • Contributing to the annual quality and performance plans.
  • Ensuring safe and effective use of physiotherapy equipment.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-NM192

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential:

  • HCPC registration and relevant physiotherapy qualification.
  • Completion of Band 5 rotations including paediatrics.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Experience in MDT working, supervision, and audit participation.

Desirable:

  • Membership of relevant clinical interest groups.
  • Clinical educator training.
  • Experience in service development or research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential:

  • HCPC registration and relevant physiotherapy qualification.
  • Completion of Band 5 rotations including paediatrics.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Experience in MDT working, supervision, and audit participation.

Desirable:

  • Membership of relevant clinical interest groups.
  • Clinical educator training.
  • Experience in service development or research.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Physiotherapy Degree
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Paediatric post graduate courses

Experience

Essential

  • Completed B5 rotations in NHS

Desirable

  • Paediatric experience

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of MDT working

Desirable

  • Evidence of student supervision
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Physiotherapy Degree
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Paediatric post graduate courses

Experience

Essential

  • Completed B5 rotations in NHS

Desirable

  • Paediatric experience

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of MDT working

Desirable

  • Evidence of student supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Physiotherapy Team Lead

Rachel Allen

rachel.allen2@nhs.net

03006140540

Details

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-NM192

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL


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