Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (N/A)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-SNM081026
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CHI Specialist Nursing
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata
- Closing
- 28/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Physiotherapist
Band 7
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Paediatric Physiotherapist
Contract Type: 6 Months Fixed Term
Purpose for Fixed Term: Sickness Absence Absence Backfill
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our Paediatric Clubfoot Clinic. We are looking for applicants to have at least 12 months' experience working in a clubfoot clinic.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Have a strong knowledge base in clubfoot management.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Build positive rapport with children, young people and their families.
Be committed to delivering high-quality, family-centred care.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience: highly specialist skills with relevant levels of study
- Current HCPC registration
- Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in physiotherapy practice
- Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
- Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
- Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification, or equivalent experience
- Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
- Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
- Experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Leadership qualification, or experience
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucia Lazzeri-gray
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 203985
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