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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (FTC 1.00wte until 31st August 2027)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, and weekend oncall overtime.)
Job ref
387-W&C5862-NG
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town
Bristol
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

Band 6

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

Band 6 Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

Fixed term position.

Our rotations are 9 months in duration and we offer a wide range of experiences including Musculoskeletal Disorders, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Medicine & Medical respiratory, PICU, OI, Oncology, Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), Neurorehabilitation and Neurodevelopment.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an acute hospital paediatric physiotherapy team.  You will be supported by experienced senior clinicians who will give you professional support and training in each area. There is a well developed teaching program to aid your professional development. In turn you may also provide support and supervision to assistants and students.

We are looking for a Physiotherapist who is keen to gain clinical experience as a Band 6 within a friendly, forward thinking, and supportive Paediatric Therapy Service. You must have a proven desire to work with children and be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.

As a rotational Physiotherapist you will contribute to the weekend on call rota. Respiratory and other appropriate training will be provided.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. 

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Registration with Healthcare Professions council
  • Evidence of recent and relevant post graduate continued professional development

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive broad based NHS experience in general physiotherapy practice across a wide range of specialities
  • Evidence of caseload prioritisation
  • Previous participation in respiratory on-call rota
  • Experience of supervision/mentoring more junior staff
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate experience of working in paediatric speciality
  • Experience of working at Band 5 in an acute hospital setting

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Proven desire to work in paediatric environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable
  • Sound knowledge of IT, enabling electronic note documentation, report writing and presentation skills
  • Adaptable approach to enable motivation of children
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Evidence of utilising prioritising skills
Desirable criteria
  • Previous involvement in clinical audit projects

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Lloyd
Job title
Paediatric Therapy Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0117 3428525
Additional information

Jenny Anstead on telephone 0117 342 8525 or

[email protected]

 

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