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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Children's Physiotherapy Service Lead

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a 0.8 wte (30 hours) Locality Lead Physiotherapist to operationally manage a team of physiotherapists, and support workers delivering children's therapy services on multiple sites across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

Additionally you will manage a small clinical caseload as an advanced practitioner for one day per week.

Working closely with colleagues across our OT, SLT and nursing teams you will join a small, friendly and supportive specialist children's service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder manages a team of children's Physiotherapists and support workers and reports to the Service Manager. Together with the service manager and newly appointed clinical/transformation lead, the Locality Lead Physiotherapist is responsible for delivering a high quality, accessible patient-centred service.

The post holder will carry a small clinical caseload as part of the role, which will include children with a variety of presentations including neurological, respiratory, orthopaedic, rheumatological, functional co-ordination disorder and those requiring long term rehabilitation. The clinical work will be based in the south of the county. Applicants must be able to fulfil both the highly specialist clinical element and the operational element of the role.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-972-26-MH

Job locations

Children's Development Centre, City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an experienced Children's Physiotherapist who wishes to develop their leadership skills by managing a small team of physios and support workers, whilst continuing to maintain a clinical caseload. You will work with children who have neurological, respiratory, orthopaedic, rheumatological, functional co-ordination disorder and those requiring long term rehabilitation across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County.

We would love to hear from you if you can or are keen to develop your skills to;

Provide operational, clinical and professional leadership to the physiotherapists in the team and advise the Service Manager on matters concerning the service. Co-ordinate the clinical care delivered by the team ensuring a multidisciplinary focus. Develop and monitor the standards of therapy care and supervise the clinical performance of staff.. Promote a culture of evidence-based practice within the team including measurement of clinical outcomes and contribution to research activity if required

Provide specialist clinical expertise, advice and support to physiotherapy colleagues regarding children with complex disorders in order to promote a high standard of physiotherapy management

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an experienced Children's Physiotherapist who wishes to develop their leadership skills by managing a small team of physios and support workers, whilst continuing to maintain a clinical caseload. You will work with children who have neurological, respiratory, orthopaedic, rheumatological, functional co-ordination disorder and those requiring long term rehabilitation across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County.

We would love to hear from you if you can or are keen to develop your skills to;

Provide operational, clinical and professional leadership to the physiotherapists in the team and advise the Service Manager on matters concerning the service. Co-ordinate the clinical care delivered by the team ensuring a multidisciplinary focus. Develop and monitor the standards of therapy care and supervise the clinical performance of staff.. Promote a culture of evidence-based practice within the team including measurement of clinical outcomes and contribution to research activity if required

Provide specialist clinical expertise, advice and support to physiotherapy colleagues regarding children with complex disorders in order to promote a high standard of physiotherapy management

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Person Specification

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Training

Essential

• Clinical educator
• Portfolio of postgraduate accredited specialist paediatric training
• HCPC registration.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

Experience

Essential

• Experience of service evaluation
• Experience at specialist level in paediatrics
• Varied rotational experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience of Audit.
• Experience of teaching/training others

Desirable

• NHS experience.
• Previous experience at highly specialist level.
• Leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Highly specialist knowledge of paediatric conditions underpinned by theory and postgraduate courses.
• Knowledge of specialist equipment for use in paediatrics
• Knowledge of a range of treatment approaches
• Knowledge of national and local priorities

Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Teaching skills

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Person Specification

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Training

Essential

• Clinical educator
• Portfolio of postgraduate accredited specialist paediatric training
• HCPC registration.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

Experience

Essential

• Experience of service evaluation
• Experience at specialist level in paediatrics
• Varied rotational experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience of Audit.
• Experience of teaching/training others

Desirable

• NHS experience.
• Previous experience at highly specialist level.
• Leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Highly specialist knowledge of paediatric conditions underpinned by theory and postgraduate courses.
• Knowledge of specialist equipment for use in paediatrics
• Knowledge of a range of treatment approaches
• Knowledge of national and local priorities

Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Teaching skills

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Development Centre, City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Development Centre, City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Jo Dunsford

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-972-26-MH

Job locations

Children's Development Centre, City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

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