Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 407-COMMUNITY-7904995
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/06/2026 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
The Integrated Walsall Paediatric Physiotherapy service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic clinical specialist to their team. If you have a passion for working with children with MSK conditions, then we would like to invite you to apply to be part of our growing children’s service.
We provide assessment & intervention to children aged 0-18 with MSK, Rheumatology & congenital 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
The post holder will be working across the acute setting & the main caseload will consist of children with MSK needs. However, there will be also the expectation to cover the children’s ward if needed.
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
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
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
There are regular in-service training programmes, journal club, case discussions & team meetings. The post holder is encouraged to contribute to these & further develop their presentation & clinical analysis skills. Supervision, personal development reviews & professional development opportunities are available & CPD is supported & actively encouraged where funding has been secured. Some student supervision will also be required.
Walsall Healthcare Trust is committed to operating flexible working practices & service provision. Applicants must be able to travel across the borough if required to meet service needs.
Successful applicants will need enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure & HPCP registration.
For further information please contact: 01922 656457
[email protected] or [email protected]
*NOTE: Interviews will be face to face
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration training/CPD
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate courses related to Paediatric MSK specialty
- Membership of APCP
- Membership of MSK Interest group
- Evidence of relevant post registration training within MSK & Respiratory
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrable current, practical experience acquired from post-graduate training and working as a postgraduate physiotherapist in paediatric physiotherapy including acute and MSK settings.
- • Working knowledge/experience of the functioning of paediatric community physiotherapy
- • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- • Proven supervisory experience and skills
- • Ability to contribute to service development
- • Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures
- • Experience of prioritising & delegating work to physiotherapy assistants and junior staff.
- • Experience of and ability to work as part of a broad multi-disciplinary team/cross organisational working.
- • Demonstrates an up-to-date working knowledge of effective Paediatric MSK physiotherapy practice, Acute Respiratory and research
- • Thorough understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service provision
- • Sound knowledge of audit and evidence-based practice
- • Ability to pass on skills knowledge formally or informally to colleagues
- • Ability to maintain a CPD portfolio
- • Ability to work both independently and unsupervised as well as in a team
- • Ability to carry out effective independent and unsupervised clinical decision making
- • Ability to make effective decisions under pressure
- • Knowledge and understanding of NICE guidelines and other evidence bases related to this area of practice
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and across a broad multi-disciplinary team
- • Effective interpersonal skills
- • Effective and sensitive communication skills in conveying and receiving highly complex and emotive information both verbally and in writing
- • Diplomacy, resilience and robustness to work within an evolving team
- • Willingness to develop clinical skills.
- • Ability to work in multiple varied teams, which include clinical and non-clinical personnel
- • Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise
- • Ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages and abilities and their families
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to move and handle children and equipment
- 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.
Application numbers
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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