Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7302439
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Fixed term: 12 months | 30 hrs per week
Are you a compassionate and dedicated physiotherapist committed to making a difference in children's lives? Join our specialist Metabolic Bone Disease Team within the wider Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Service at Sheffield Children's!
You will work with children affected by rare bone diseases and achondroplasia, delivering family-centred, meaningful care. You'll be part of a supportive, experienced, and forward-thinking team, committed to excellence and inclusive practice.
What we're looking for:
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HCPC registration
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Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
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Experience working in a team environment
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Experience working with children
Join us and develop your skills in a unique, rewarding clinical specialty.
Main duties of the job
You will report to the Team Leader, and your responsibilities will include:
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Conduct routine physiotherapy assessments and manage a delegated caseload in metabolic bone disease
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Develop therapeutic relationships with children and their families to support holistic care
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Plan and prioritise caseload
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Participate in regular supervision and ongoing professional development
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Uphold Trust values, promoting respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
- Good overall clinical record / profile
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the APCP
- An under-graduate case study, essay or dissertation on a paediatric topic
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working with children either professionally or socially
Desirable criteria
- Undergraduate clinical placements in adult burns & plastics
- Undergraduate clinical placements in paediatrics
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
- Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of clinical governance and it’s implications for services
- Awareness of own limitations
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child’s care
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
- Simple research methodology
- Background knowledge of common paediatric orthopaedic conditions
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills
- Basic Information Technology skills
- Planning and organisation skills
- To demonstrate the ability to carry out assessment and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations
- Problem solving approach
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project
- Presentation skills
Attributes
Essential criteria
- A flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate a passion to work with children and young people
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
- Demonstrate resilience and empathy
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
- Understanding of the importance of patient and public
- Involvement in service planning and delivery
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Physically able to perform the duties of the job which includes manual handling
- Reliable, punctual, flexible
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
- Claire Hill
- Job title
- Team Leader Metabolic Disease Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2267890
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