Highly Specialist Paediatric Community Physiotherapist

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Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

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Highly Specialist Paediatric Community Physiotherapist

Band 7

Main area Paediatric Physiotherapy Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 1 year (Fixed contract ends January 2028) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 824-ONW-

Site Chalkhill Primary Care Centre Town WEMBLEY Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/ :59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Are you an experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your specialist career?

One-year fixed-term opportunity from January 2027.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Paediatric Community Physiotherapist (Band 7) to join our Community Paediatric Physiotherapy Service in Brent, taking a lead role within our Community and Preschool service.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with postgraduate paediatric experience and a passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist physiotherapy for children and young people aged 0–19 with a range of physical needs across community clinics, homes, nurseries and schools.

You will manage a complex SEND caseload, undertake specialist assessments and interventions, provide clinical leadership, support colleagues through supervision and training, and contribute to service development.

Working closely with Health, Education and Social Care colleagues, you will support coordinated care and key transitions, including into adult services.

If you want to develop your leadership, strengthen your paediatric expertise and help shape high-quality community services, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Highly Specialist Paediatric Community Physiotherapist, you will:

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for children and young people aged 0–19 with complex physical needs and SEND.
• Manage a community caseload across homes, nurseries, mainstream schools and community clinics, including preschool and orthotic clinics.
• Assess and recommend specialist equipment and mobility aids to support children’s changing needs.
• Work collaboratively with children, families and professionals across Health, Education and Social Care to deliver coordinated care and support transition into adult services.
• Provide clinical leadership, supporting the development of pathways, care packages and service improvements across Brent.
• Line manage, supervise and develop junior staff, assistants and physiotherapy students through appraisal, teaching and clinical supervision.
• Contribute to clinical audit, service transformation, training and evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Valid Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
• Supervisory / leadership skills training
• Evidence of attendance at training in the area of assessment and treatment of children with additional needs

Experience

• Specialist knowledge and experience in paediatric physiotherapy including children with additional needs.
• Experience of delivering physiotherapy within a community setting, including clinic, patient’s homes, schools, nursery or children’s centres as appropriate
• Substantial experience as a Band 6 physiotherapist in Paediatrics
• Post graduate experience covering core rotations.
• Knowledge/ experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches, including the use of standardised assessments
• Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and ,multi-agency work
• Experience in training/teaching healthcare professionals
• Experience in contributing to policy, procedures, guidelines and clinical standards development
• Evidence of the ability to supervise or manage Junior Staff/ Assistants/ students
• Experience in conducting audits and / or research.
• Experience in setting up new projects/ initiatives
• Knowledge of current policy and political drivers impacting on public health and the NHS.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to take a clinical leadership role in the community physiotherapy team.
• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of paediatric patients with a variety on conditions or complex needs.
• Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of physiotherapy.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
• Excellent IT skills – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, clinical record keeping systems.
• Ability to work with paediatric patients from a diverse range of backgrounds 0-19years
• Knowledge and understanding of care pathways to facilitate appropriate referrals.

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your applications on time to avoid disappointment.

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