Advanced Neonatal Physiotherapist- 22.5 hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Advanced Neonatal Physiotherapist to join our innovative neonatal Allied Health Professional (AHP) team, working across the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS).
This unique system-wide role provides strategic leadership, expert clinical support, education, and service development across neonatal units throughout Coventry and Warwickshire. The post plays a pivotal role in ensuring a consistent, high-quality physiotherapy offer for babies and families, helping to reduce variation in care and improve equity of access across the region.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary neonatal teams, WMNODN and the wider neonatal AHP workforce, you will support the delivery of evidence-based care, champion family-integrated practice, and contribute to the ongoing development of neonatal services
This is a rare opportunity to work in a pioneering role that has a tangible impact across an entire neonatal system. You will be part of a highly supportive and ambitious neonatal AHP team, working at the forefront of service innovation and quality improvement. Together, we are continually seeking new ways to enhance care, improve family experience, and ensure every baby receives the best possible start, regardless of where they receive their neonatal care.
Provide advanced neonatal physiotherapy expertise across multiple neonatal units within the LMNS in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Develop and deliver education and training programmes for healthcare professionals, supporting workforce development across the system.
Promote a consistent and equitable physiotherapy service for neonates and their families across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Work closely with the wider neonatal AHP team to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and service delivery.
Lead and contribute to quality improvement (QI) initiatives, service evaluation, and innovation projects.
Support the implementation of best practice, research, and evidence-based care across neonatal services.
Act as a specialist resource for neonatal teams, families, and partner organisations.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking physiotherapist with significant neonatal experience and a passion for improving outcomes for babies and families.
You will demonstrate:
Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in neonatal physiotherapy.
Experience of service development, education, and quality improvement.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries.
A commitment to innovation, family-centred care, and reducing health inequalities.
The ability to influence change and support the ongoing evolution of neonatal services.
