Senior Physiotherapist – Acute Paediatrics MSK

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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Physiotherapist – Acute Paediatrics MSK

The closing date is 24 September 2026

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Job summary

Our Acute Paediatric MSK team are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our dynamic team. Applications are invited from suitably motivated and innovative individuals to join an energetic and evolving Team within a reputable Trust. The post holders are required to be enthusiastic and passionate about the field of paediatric MSK physiotherapy and have suitable knowledge of the specialist area.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide assessment and management of children presenting with a wide range of MSK conditions including acute and chronic MSK presentations, developmental and orthopaedic conditions within an outpatient setting

This post will allow you to work autonomously whilst being supported by an experienced team. With opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical, managerial, teaching and supervision skills. You will play an active role in audits and service development. We offer a well-established supervision and appraisal structure. We encourage individual progression within the Band 6 role and have a firm commitment to in-service training and CPD.

We are looking for a clinician with excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills, a passion for paediatric MSK physiotherapy and a commitment to delivering patient centred, evidence based care.

Our Therapy Department is a friendly, forward thinking and innovative department with a well- established Clinical Governance programme and a focus on developing staff.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard physiotherapy service within the field of Acute Paediatrics MSK Outpatients.

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis, formulate and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students on placement within the Acute Paediatric therapy team. Work closely with the university and comply with all standards required for the degree level qualification.

To participate in the development and delivery of education and training for other health professionals caring for patients with Acute Paediatric conditions

To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with physiotherapy problems within the MSK service. You will be working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required. Clinical work is evaluated through regular clinical supervision with a Band 7 clinician, but day-to-day clinical work is not routinely reviewed

Supported by the Band 7 Acute Paediatric physiotherapy lead, to design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice and improve service delivery.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-DTO4575-KA

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Objectives & Purpose of the post

1. To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme

2. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

3. To plan, supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students on placement within the Acute Paediatric therapy team. Work closely with the university and comply with all standards required for the degree level qualification.

4. To participate in the development and delivery of education and training for other health professionals caring for patients with Acute Paediatric conditions.

5. To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with physiotherapy problems within the Paediatric Musculoskeletal service. You will be working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required. Clinical work is evaluated through regular clinical supervision with a Band 7 clinician, but day-to-day clinical work is not routinely reviewed.

6. Supported by the Band 7 Acute Paediatric Physiotherapy Lead, to design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice and improve service delivery. Make recommendations and occasionally implement changes to practice or service protocols, as agreed with the Band 7 lead.

7. To deputise for the band 7 Acute Paediatric team leader as required.

Please ensure you speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Objectives & Purpose of the post

1. To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme

2. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

3. To plan, supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students on placement within the Acute Paediatric therapy team. Work closely with the university and comply with all standards required for the degree level qualification.

4. To participate in the development and delivery of education and training for other health professionals caring for patients with Acute Paediatric conditions.

5. To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with physiotherapy problems within the Paediatric Musculoskeletal service. You will be working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required. Clinical work is evaluated through regular clinical supervision with a Band 7 clinician, but day-to-day clinical work is not routinely reviewed.

6. Supported by the Band 7 Acute Paediatric Physiotherapy Lead, to design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice and improve service delivery. Make recommendations and occasionally implement changes to practice or service protocols, as agreed with the Band 7 lead.

7. To deputise for the band 7 Acute Paediatric team leader as required.

Please ensure you speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of physiotherapy related to working within the paediatric MSK environment
• Knowledge of a broad range of injuries and conditions relevant to the speciality
• Knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques relating to the speciality
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain judgement and work under pressure
• Excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendances at recent post graduate courses/ in-service trainings relevant to the speciality

Desirable

• Membership of relevant clinical interest group

Experience

Essential

• Substantive broad based postgraduate experience to include B5 rotations in a variety of areas
• Substantive experience within Paediatrics
• MSK experience
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of supervision of staff or students including staff appraisal
• Teaching/training groups or individuals
• Decision making involving complex facts/situations

Desirable

• Rotations completed in paediatrics, respiratory, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and elderly rehabilitation including neurology
• Experience within the NHS
• Involvement in service improvement and evaluation via project management or clinical audit

communication

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
• Ability to disseminate complex information to others
• Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
• Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of physiotherapy related to working within the paediatric MSK environment
• Knowledge of a broad range of injuries and conditions relevant to the speciality
• Knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques relating to the speciality
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain judgement and work under pressure
• Excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendances at recent post graduate courses/ in-service trainings relevant to the speciality

Desirable

• Membership of relevant clinical interest group

Experience

Essential

• Substantive broad based postgraduate experience to include B5 rotations in a variety of areas
• Substantive experience within Paediatrics
• MSK experience
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of supervision of staff or students including staff appraisal
• Teaching/training groups or individuals
• Decision making involving complex facts/situations

Desirable

• Rotations completed in paediatrics, respiratory, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and elderly rehabilitation including neurology
• Experience within the NHS
• Involvement in service improvement and evaluation via project management or clinical audit

communication

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
• Ability to disseminate complex information to others
• Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
• Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

B8a Paediatric Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Nicola Shaw

[email protected]

01582497350

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-DTO4575-KA

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

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