Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our highly specialist service at Chailey Clinical Services. Working primarily with children and young people attending Chailey Heritage Foundation School and residences, you will provide expert physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice for those with complex neutralizability and multiple neurological conditions.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a nationally recognised centre, working as part of a large, supportive multidisciplinary team.
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Main duties of the job
In this role, you will work as an autonomous practitioner, managing your own caseload and delivering individualised physiotherapy programmes. Your work will include:
* Completing comprehensive assessments, diagnostic procedures and clinical reasoning for children and young people with complex needs
* Developing and reviewing specialist treatment and postural management plans, including assessment and prescription of equipment
* Providing highly specialised advice to families, colleagues and education/care staff
* Taking responsibility for manual handling assessments and safe use of physiotherapy equipment
* Working collaboratively with the wider MDT including teachers, nurses, medical staff, OTs, SLTs and social care teams
* Participating in multidisciplinary and multi-agency clinics, including tertiary services
* Communicating complex or sensitive information clearly and compassionately to families and professionals
* Maintaining accurate records, reports and discharge summaries in line with Trust policy
* Supporting service development, contributing to clinical governance and engaging in audit, research or evaluation projects
Although the post is primarily based within Chailey Heritage Foundation School, you will have opportunities to gain experience in other parts of the service, including the Futures Young Adults Service, Rehabilitation and Transition Service, and Outpatient clinics, with occasional home visits during school holidays.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
150-DJ2416-PC
Job locations
Chailey Clinical Services
Beggars Wood Road
Lewes
BN8 4JN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Work at Chailey Clinical Services?
Chailey Clinical Services offers a unique and rewarding professional environment. Here, you will find:
Highly Specialist Practice
You will work within a nationally recognised centre of excellence in paediatric neurodisability and postural management, gaining exposure to complex and varied clinical presentations.
A Supportive, Expert Multidisciplinary Team
Our physiotherapists collaborate closely with education staff, nurses, medical colleagues, OTs, SLTs and social care teams. You will be surrounded by experienced clinicians who are passionate about high-quality, childcentred care.
Exceptional Learning & Development Opportunities
We provide:
* A structured induction
* Regular in-service training
* Close supervision and support
* Opportunities to become a clinical educator
* Access to highly specialist training in Chailey Postural Management
Career Development & Leadership
You will have the chance to supervise assistants and students, contribute to service improvements, and take part in policy development, research, and audit projects.
Variety & Challenge
Work across school, residential, clinic, and young adult services, with opportunities to broaden your clinical and professional experience.
A Role That Makes a Real Difference
You will build meaningful relationships with children, young people and families, supporting them through important stages of their development, education, and daily life.
Please see the job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Work at Chailey Clinical Services?
Chailey Clinical Services offers a unique and rewarding professional environment. Here, you will find:
Highly Specialist Practice
You will work within a nationally recognised centre of excellence in paediatric neurodisability and postural management, gaining exposure to complex and varied clinical presentations.
A Supportive, Expert Multidisciplinary Team
Our physiotherapists collaborate closely with education staff, nurses, medical colleagues, OTs, SLTs and social care teams. You will be surrounded by experienced clinicians who are passionate about high-quality, childcentred care.
Exceptional Learning & Development Opportunities
We provide:
* A structured induction
* Regular in-service training
* Close supervision and support
* Opportunities to become a clinical educator
* Access to highly specialist training in Chailey Postural Management
Career Development & Leadership
You will have the chance to supervise assistants and students, contribute to service improvements, and take part in policy development, research, and audit projects.
Variety & Challenge
Work across school, residential, clinic, and young adult services, with opportunities to broaden your clinical and professional experience.
A Role That Makes a Real Difference
You will build meaningful relationships with children, young people and families, supporting them through important stages of their development, education, and daily life.
Please see the job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualfications & Registration
Essential
* HCPC registered physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
* Experience working with children or young people with complex physical disabilities for a minimum of 1 year.
* Experience applying physiotherapy skills within paediatric settings for a minimum of 1 year.
* Post-registration physiotherapy experience that demonstrates autonomous practice.
Desirable
* Experience in chest physiotherapy for children or young adults.
* Experience of working with complex postural needs and use of postural management systems.
Skills & knowledge
Essential
* Understanding and application of physiotherapy paediatric treatment techniques and outcome measures.
* Effective communication skills and collaborative working within multidisciplinary or multiagency settings.
* Ability to manage own caseload, prioritise, and work independently.
* Commitment to ongoing CPD and reflective practice.
Desirable
* Involvement in supervision, teaching, or service improvement.
Person Specification
Qualfications & Registration
Essential
* HCPC registered physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
* Experience working with children or young people with complex physical disabilities for a minimum of 1 year.
* Experience applying physiotherapy skills within paediatric settings for a minimum of 1 year.
* Post-registration physiotherapy experience that demonstrates autonomous practice.
Desirable
* Experience in chest physiotherapy for children or young adults.
* Experience of working with complex postural needs and use of postural management systems.
Skills & knowledge
Essential
* Understanding and application of physiotherapy paediatric treatment techniques and outcome measures.
* Effective communication skills and collaborative working within multidisciplinary or multiagency settings.
* Ability to manage own caseload, prioritise, and work independently.
* Commitment to ongoing CPD and reflective practice.
Desirable
* Involvement in supervision, teaching, or service improvement.
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
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chailey Clinical Services
Beggars Wood Road
Lewes
BN8 4JN
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Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chailey Clinical Services
Beggars Wood Road
Lewes
BN8 4JN
Employer's website
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