Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our growing children's physiotherapy team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist paediatric service, delivering high-quality physiotherapy to children and young people with a range of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal and complex needs. The role involves working across clinic, home, school and community settings, supporting children and families to achieve meaningful goals and maximise participation, independence and quality of life.
You will be a motivated and compassionate clinician with excellent clinical reasoning skills, experience managing a varied paediatric caseload, and a passion for delivering child and family-centred care.
Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
Location: Our temporary office is based in Ashton-under-Lyne; however, within the next 6 months we will be relocating to our new clinic and office in Stockport.
Essential Requirements
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Experience working within paediatric physiotherapy
- Experience working with children with neurological, developmental and complex needs
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Enhanced DBS check
Desirable
- Membership of APCP
- Experience in hydrotherapy
- Experience contributing to EHCPs, multidisciplinary working and service development
- Knowledge of medico-legal rehabilitation pathways
We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, regular clinical supervision, opportunities for professional development and the chance to be part of an innovative and growing paediatric therapy service.
Job Description, and Person Specification available below.
Experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist
Post: Paediatric Physiotherapist
Role: A specialist clinical role providing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and support for children and young people with a wide range of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal and complex needs. The postholder will deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy interventions across clinic, home, education and community settings, working collaboratively with families, carers and multidisciplinary professionals to maximise each child's participation, independence and quality of life.
Salary Range: Competitive salary
Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours), part time considered and TTO considered.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Location: Clinic and community based, visits across the North West.
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday
Accountable to: Director
Responsible to: Senior management team
Tots2Teens Therapy Provides
Paediatric physiotherapy services across domiciliary settings in the North West and a clinic-based in Stockport, delivering high-quality, child-centred care in both home and clinical environments.
Tots2Teens Therapy Values
Be Bold
We take initiative, embrace innovation and strive to make a meaningful difference.
Be Collaborative
We work as a team with families, professionals and each other, combining knowledge and expertise to provide the highest standard of care.
Be Consistent
We deliver reliable, high-quality support through every interaction, building trust and stability for our clients and team.
Be Curious
We explore new ideas and perspectives, adapt to change and always seek to learn and grow.
Be Inspired
We ignite passion and creativity in ourselves and others through a common goal. We promote possibilities, opportunities and aspirations for our clients and team.
Be Intentional
We act with purpose and thoughtful consideration, ensuring our approach is tailored to the individual needs of each client.
Be Reflective
We take time to reflect on our experiences and outcomes, using them to grow and evolve our practice.
Team Structure
The postholder will work within a small team of 2 Directors and 4 employees
Supporting a collaborative clinical service
Key Working Relationships:
- Directors
- Clinical and administration staff
- External providers (e.g. IT, finance, HR, equipment providers)
- Patients and families/carers
- Solicitors
- Case Managers
- Schools and education settings
- NHS and private healthcare professionals
- Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and other MDT professionals
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Practice
- Independently assess, evaluate and analyse the physiotherapy needs of children and young people presenting with a range of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal and complex conditions.
- Establish individualised treatment goals in collaboration with the child, family and wider multidisciplinary team.
- Apply advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to support assessment, intervention planning and clinical decision-making.
- Develop, implement and review evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes tailored to the individual needs of each child and family.
- Deliver physiotherapy interventions within clinic, home, school, community and hydrotherapy settings as required.
- Assess and monitor movement, posture, function, mobility, participation and physical development.
- Adapt assessment and treatment approaches to meet the individual communication, sensory, behavioural and developmental needs of each child.
- Utilise standardised and non-standardised assessments and outcome measures to support clinical decision-making, goal setting and evaluation of intervention effectiveness.
- Evaluate and monitor treatment outcomes through clinical observations, outcome measures and feedback from children, families and professionals, adjusting intervention plans in response to changing needs.
- Assess moving and handling requirements and provide recommendations to support safe practice where appropriate.
- Support families, carers, educational staff and support workers in implementing therapy programmes safely and effectively within everyday environments.
- Promote participation, independence, physical wellbeing and quality of life through meaningful, child-centred therapeutic interventions.
- Provide specialist advice and recommendations regarding physical management, positioning, mobility, participation and functional development.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with HCPC, CSP and organisational standards.
- Ensure treatment plans are child-centred, goal-focused and reflect current best practice.
2. Clinical Caseload Management
- Manage an independent clinical caseload efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritise referrals and workload according to clinical need, risk and service requirements.
- Maintain effective diary management to ensure timely assessment, treatment and review appointments.
- Produce high-quality clinical reports, recommendations and documentation within agreed timescales.
- Escalate safeguarding, clinical risk or welfare concerns appropriately and without delay.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, secure and compliant with data protection requirements.
3. Equipment, Rehabilitation & Physical Management
- Assess the need for rehabilitation equipment, orthotics, mobility aids and therapeutic aids.
- Recommend, prescribe and review equipment within scope of practice.
- Provide training and support to families, carers, support workers and educational staff in the safe use of equipment and therapy programmes.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and stored safely.
- Ensure safe operation of equipment by following manufacturer guidance, identifying faults and reporting repairs or replacement requirements promptly.
- Identify and report faulty or unsafe equipment without delay.
- Contribute to moving and handling assessments where appropriate.
4. Reports, Documentation & Professional Advice
- Prepare clear, accurate and timely clinical reports, recommendations and professional opinions for families, schools, healthcare professionals, case managers and solicitors.
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments, annual reviews and associated documentation where required.
- Provide written and verbal recommendations regarding therapy provision, rehabilitation programmes and equipment provision.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with HCPC, CSP and organisational standards.
- Utilise standardised and non-standardised outcome measures to support clinical decision-making, goal setting and evaluation of intervention effectiveness.
- Competent in the use of clinical management systems (e.g. QuNotes), electronic patient records, Microsoft Office applications and digital communication platforms to support accurate documentation, service delivery and multidisciplinary communication.
5. Multidisciplinary Working & Communication
- Liaise effectively with families, carers and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Develop effective working relationships with health, education, social care and voluntary sector professionals to support positive outcomes for children and families.
- Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, reviews, case conferences and professional discussions.
- Represent the service professionally at external meetings, annual reviews, tribunals and case management meetings where required.
- Communicate complex clinical information in a clear, professional and accessible manner.
- Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of children, families and professionals, particularly where there may be barriers to understanding.
- Advocate for the needs of children and young people where appropriate.
- Support collaborative goal setting and informed decision-making.
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
6. Clinical Governance & Professional Standards
- Practice in accordance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and CSP Code of Professional Values and Behaviour.
- Maintain professional registration, competencies and standards of practice in accordance with HCPC, CSP and organisational requirements.
- Keep professional knowledge and clinical skills up to date through continuing professional development, professional networking, review of current evidence and attendance at relevant training, courses and conferences.
- Demonstrate reflective practice and actively participate in supervision, appraisal and professional development processes.
- Maintain awareness of professional indemnity requirements and ensure practice remains within scope of competence.
- Monitor developments in legislation, professional guidance and best practice, ensuring compliance within own area of practice and escalating relevant changes where appropriate.
- Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks, maintaining accountability for all clinical decisions and interventions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures and governance processes that support safe and effective service delivery.
- Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Maintain accurate and secure clinical records.
- Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
- Support incident reporting and investigation processes where required.
- Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding and information governance requirements.
7. Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice relating to children and young people.
- Identify, respond to and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational policy.
- Undertake and contribute to risk assessments as required.
- Support lone working procedures and risk management processes.
- Maintain accurate safeguarding and risk management documentation.
- Participate in safeguarding supervision and training.
- Support timely completion of risk management actions and recommendations.
8. Service Development & Quality Improvement
- Actively contribute to the ongoing growth, development and continuous improvement of the physiotherapy service.
- Contribute to the development of specialist paediatric services and emerging areas of clinical practice.
- Support the promotion of evidence-based practice and innovation across the organisation.
- Share knowledge, resources and learning opportunities to enhance service quality and clinical effectiveness.
- Contribute to the development of clinical resources, pathways, educational materials and service initiatives that improve outcomes for children and families.
- Support organisational objectives through positive engagement, collaboration and commitment to high-quality, child-centred care.
- Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support collection, analysis and reporting of outcome data to demonstrate service effectiveness and inform future service developments.
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Contribute to the development and review of clinical pathways, policies and procedures.
- Promote innovative approaches to service delivery where appropriate.
9. Education, Training & Supervision
- Maintain and develop professional knowledge and clinical skills through continuing professional development.
- Attend mandatory training and professional development activities.
- Participate in clinical supervision, peer review and reflective practice.
- Contribute to the delivery of in-service training, education sessions and professional development activities for colleagues, families, carers and external professionals as appropriate.
- Support and encourage less experienced members of the physiotherapy team through mentoring, clinical guidance and sharing of professional knowledge.
- Provide supervision, peer support and reflective practice opportunities where appropriate and in line with experience and competency.
- Contribute to the clinical supervision and development of junior physiotherapists, therapy assistants and students where appropriate.
- Support the clinical education of physiotherapy students and other learners attending placements within the service.
- Support succession planning and workforce development through mentorship and sharing of expertise.
- Promote awareness and understanding of the role of paediatric physiotherapy among families, schools and healthcare professionals.
- Act as a positive role model, promoting professional confidence, clinical excellence and continuous learning within the team.
- Maintain an active programme of personal and professional development, identifying learning needs and taking responsibility for ongoing growth and development.
10. Health & Safety
- Comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- Report hazards, incidents and near misses in a timely manner.
- Maintain safe working environments across clinic, community, school and domiciliary settings.
- Support infection prevention and control measures in line with current guidance and organisational procedures.
- Ensure safe use, storage and maintenance of equipment.
- Participate in mandatory health and safety training and updates.
- Undertake environmental and equipment risk assessments where appropriate.
- Ensure faulty or unsafe equipment is removed from use and reported promptly.
11. Equality, Diversity and Rights of Patients
- Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
- Promote an inclusive and respectful environment for patients, families and staff.
- Ensure services are accessible and responsive to diverse needs.
- Support compliance with equality and diversity legislation and organisational policies.
- Challenge inappropriate behaviour or discrimination in line with procedures.
- Maintain awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion through ongoing training.
- Ensure care is delivered in a manner that respects individual rights, beliefs, cultures and preferences.
12. Decision-Making & Authority
- Operate autonomously within professional scope of practice.
- Make independent clinical decisions regarding assessment, treatment planning, intervention and discharge.
- Escalate complex, high-risk or safeguarding concerns appropriately.
- Seek support and guidance when clinical issues fall outside own competence.
- Prioritise workload effectively in line with service needs.
- Maintain professional accountability for all clinical decisions and interventions.
- Report to Directors and provide updates on clinical activity where required.
13. Quality Assurance
- Maintain high standards of clinical practice and professional conduct.
- Participate in audit cycles and outcome measurement activities.
- Support monitoring of service quality and patient outcomes.
- Ensure documentation meets professional and regulatory standards.
- Support collection and review of patient and stakeholder feedback.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across clinical services.
- Maintain accurate clinical data and identify discrepancies where necessary.
- Support implementation and monitoring of quality assurance systems and processes.
Additional Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy.
- Current HCPC Registration.
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
- Membership of the Association of Paediatric Physiotherapists (APCP).
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Paid leave (pro rata)
- Pension
- Opportunities for training and development
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to develop skills with strong commitment to skill development through CPD (in-house training and external courses)
KPIs / Success Measures
- High-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment provision.
- Positive clinical outcomes and achievement of agreed goals.
- Effective caseload and diary management.
- Timely completion of clinical documentation and reports.
- Compliance with safeguarding, governance and professional standards.
- Positive feedback from children, families and stakeholders.
- Contribution to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintenance of professional registration, competencies and CPD requirements.
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
