Clinical Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. We are looking to employ a skilled, forward thinking, dynamic individual to lead our inpatient paediatric services, as well as work clinically across our sub specialities.
The post is suitable for an experienced physiotherapist with past leadership and service development experience in a paediatric inpatient setting. The post-holder will work with children and young people with a variety of conditions across the general paediatric wards at RBH, with some outpatient work at the paediatric department at Dingley Child Development Centre. This role will involve working alongside consultants within a clinic setting and as part of the MDT. Experience of Cystic Fibrosis and working with neonates would be an advantage, but not essential.
The successful applicant will have extensive NHS paediatric experience (including paediatric respiratory and inpatient rehabilitation) and possess excellent assessment, clinical reasoning, treatment and teaching skills. You will have sound IT skills and demonstrate the Trust's CARE values.
Regular appraisal, supervision and support will be given and there is a requirement to actively participate in CPD and audit. You will lead the implementation of new initiatives to continue to develop the service in line with best practice and clinical guidelines whilst working closely alongside senior colleagues.
Main duties of the job
- To be a physiotherapy clinical expert in the management of paediatric patients (inpatients and acute outpatients) for the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
- To be responsible for the operational management and clinical leadership of the physiotherapy team in conjunction with the Paediatric Physiotherapy Team Lead and Therapy Management.
- To use expert physiotherapy knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the physiotherapy team and other healthcare staff, and to manage own caseload of patients with highly complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner.
- To ensure a high quality, effective physiotherapy service.
- To be a member of the Physiotherapy Department Management team, contributing to planning and policy development in the inter-professional team and department.
- To deputise for the Paediatric Physiotherapy Team Lead as required.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-8377805NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role - please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any queries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role - please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any queries.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Post-graduate training/qualification in the management of specialist condition related to Paediatric field
- In-depth understanding of conditions treated in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Advanced training in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience in paediatrics at a senior level
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient paediatrics, including respiratory and ward-based rehab
- Working at a clinical specialist level
- Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
- Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students
Desirable
- Previous experience in a range of healthcare settings
- Research experience
Registration
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Post-graduate training/qualification in the management of specialist condition related to Paediatric field
- In-depth understanding of conditions treated in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Advanced training in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience in paediatrics at a senior level
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient paediatrics, including respiratory and ward-based rehab
- Working at a clinical specialist level
- Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
- Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students
Desirable
- Previous experience in a range of healthcare settings
- Research experience
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.
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.
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
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team lead Physiotherapist for Paediatrics
Holly Moore
01183225248
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-8377805NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
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