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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to work within the children and young peoples team in Worcestershire alongside our Childrens Community Nursing Service (Orchard Service). The post would be based in our Paediatric Physiotherapy team, where leadership and supervision will be provided. Our Nursing service will support clinical management of this caseload.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to work within the children and young peoples team in Worcestershire alongside our Childrens Community Nursing Service (Orchard Service). The post would be based in our Paediatric Physiotherapy team, where leadership and supervision will be provided. Our Nursing service will support clinical management of this caseload.
This is full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a respiratory physiotherapy service to children with complex health needs, with aim of preventing hospital admission.
* Work in collaboration with the Orchard Team
* Follow developed pathway criteria, treatment modalities and a competency and training package
* Offer training to families, carers, other professionals in respiratory management for this identified cohort of patients.
* Collection of data to report to ICB
* To act as a source of clinical expertise/advice and guidance for families, carers and other members of the MDT including health, education and social care
About Us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1581
Job locations
Scott Atkinson Centre
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7UH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Do you have specialist respiratory experience working with children with additional or complex health needs? Are you dedicated to providing help, care, and support to those who most need it?
This permanent role is new to Worcestershire and provides an exciting opportunity to optimise the respiratory health and quality of life for our children and young people under the Childrens Community Nursing Service (Orchard Service).
By joining our team, you will be providing valuable opportunity for a child, young person, and family to meet their full potential and achieve their chosen life outcomes.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Do you have specialist respiratory experience working with children with additional or complex health needs? Are you dedicated to providing help, care, and support to those who most need it?
This permanent role is new to Worcestershire and provides an exciting opportunity to optimise the respiratory health and quality of life for our children and young people under the Childrens Community Nursing Service (Orchard Service).
By joining our team, you will be providing valuable opportunity for a child, young person, and family to meet their full potential and achieve their chosen life outcomes.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience including work in a speciality at band 6
* Experience of working with children at band 6
* Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
* Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
* Experience of audit
Desirable
* Experience within relevant clinical field Experience at band 7.
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
* Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
* Member of CSP and APCP
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
* Relevant validated clinical course Clinical Educators qualification.
Essential
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
* Good critical appraisal skills.
* Teaching and presentation skills.
* Be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
* Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date patient records.
Desirable
* Audit and Research.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Committed to personal and team development.
* Forward thinking Reliable and flexible.
* Confident and enthusiastic.
* Creative approach to problem solving.
* Able to meet travel requirements of the post.
Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas
* Excellent knowledge of child development and childhood conditions
* Awareness of research processes Knowledge of IT skills.
Person Specification
Essential
* Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas
* Excellent knowledge of child development and childhood conditions
* Awareness of research processes Knowledge of IT skills.
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
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Scott Atkinson Centre
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7UH
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Scott Atkinson Centre
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7UH
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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