Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: 2 roles available
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 407-COMMUNITY-7459753
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Child Development Centre
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
We are a growing and developing service and are therefore looking to recruit a new Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our team. This is a community post, across the borough of Walsall, with a caseload of children and young people with neurological and developmental conditions. We would like to recruit a Physiotherapist who has some experience in paediatrics and motivated to learn and gain further paediatric experience. The individual should have proven experience, working independently and as part of a team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to develop their clinical skills.
We are an integrated Children’s physiotherapy service providing assessment and intervention for children and young people aged 0-19 years with a range of physical and developmental conditions, complex needs and life limiting conditions.
Will consider a Band 5- 6 development post if appropriate for the right candidate
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC registered Physiotherapist who has the ability to communicate with children of all ages who is passionate work in paediatrics.
To work as part of multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to deliver highly specialist interventions according to the agreed service care pathways. You will need to work collaboratively within the integrated team as well as the wider MDT supporting the Team around the Child approach already embedded within the service.
The work will primarily involve delivering care in a variety of settings including special and mainstream schools within the borough, clinics, children’s centres and patient homes. The post holder will work closely with the child, family and other professionals involved in the child’s care.
There is also an opportunity to develop the clinical experience and skills specific to a variety of clinical pathways (not exclusive to) neonatal inpatient care and follow up, 0-5 complex case management as well as long term conditions, CPIP and SEND
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Multi-agency working is a major part of the role and allows the team to provide person centred, safe and joined up care. As a service we contribute fully to the SEND agenda, including EYSEN and work hard to maintain effective relationships with our local authority colleagues and wider MDT.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents / carers and other stakeholders, using highly developed negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
To maintain, develop and promote excellence in clinical practice paediatrics, with reference to current research and evidence-based practice, contributing to safe effective practice in the specialist clinical area
We offer a supportive working environment with access to specialist clinical support, and an emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working. We encourage our Physiotherapists to contribute to service development, and we value new ideas and experiences.
- Carrying out specialist assessments in service area. Developing and implementing a range of programmes of care and treatment to meet the needs of the clients, families and their environments in accordance with agreed pathways in specialist areas
- Negotiating with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and carers with reference to case management of complex cases including instigating appropriate referrals as appropriate
- Using specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgements and decision making for complex cases including decisions to discharge
- Undertaking differential diagnosis of cases and contribute to overall decision-making for complex clients with a range of disorders as part of a team approach
- Identifying and planning appropriate intervention including delivering assessment and therapy in groups and one-to-one sessions, in accordance with the pathways
- Taking responsibility for the delegation of therapy programmes to technical instructors within the team, acting as a mentor in line with the local delegation policy
- To work with children and their parents/carers and the wider team (where appropriate) to develop personalised plans of care to sup[port the achievement of their personal goals and enable greater participation
Providing appropriate treatment based on best practice, adapted to clients needs and priorities including advising other professionals and parent on the appropriate type and level of support needed to develop skills in the home / school environment.
This post offers the chance to manage a mixed caseload of children and young people and you will bring experience of working in partnership with families and carers.
Please note, you will need to have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
*NOTE: Interviews will be face to face
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Courses relevant to speciality i.e. Bobath / Maes
- Membership of APCP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Current, practical experience in paediatric physiotherapy
- Experience of working in a MDT
- Ability to contribute to service development
- Sound understanding of Safeguarding procedures
- Experience working in NHS as student or qualified physiotherapist
Desirable criteria
- Experience/working knowledge of SEND and statutory assessment process Skills
- Working in community settings
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise
- Understanding and experience of Audit and evidence based practice
- Sound understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Demonstrates an up-to-date working knowledge of effective physiotherapy practice and research
- Ability to pass on skills & knowledge formally or informally to colleagues
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy support staff
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective and sensitive communication skills
- Willingness to develop clinical skills
- Good interpersonal skills with children of all ages and abilities and their families
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to move and handle children and equipment
- Ability to travel frequently throughout the day across the Borough; Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes
- Ability to work in a range of positions on the floor and sustain postures for short lengths of time
- Basic IT skills
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
- Rebecca Logan
- Job title
- Paediatric Therapies Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 605810
- Additional information
Please make contact for an informal chat, further information regarding this post or to arrange an informal visit.
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