Overview
Band 6 Children’s Physiotherapist - 25.5 hrs per week
£44,485 - £52,521 pa pro rata inclusive of Hcas
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, forward-thinking physiotherapist to join our team at Bromley CIC. We strive to deliver high-quality, efficient and specialised physiotherapy care to children and young people, aged 0-19 across all community settings and are based at the Phoenix Children’s Resource Centre. We are looking for a focused, reliable and passionate physiotherapist with paediatric experience who can undertake assessments, clinical reasoning and treatment planning. Our service offers a supportive team of paediatric physiotherapists, with opportunities to train physiotherapy students and participate in quality improvement projects.
Main duties / Responsibilities
* Undertake comprehensive specialist assessment of children and young people from a varied caseload, including those with complex presentations, MSK and developmental concerns, using investigative and analytical skills.
* Formulate with parents/carers and the child/young person an individual physiotherapy management plan using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
* Work within the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other health professionals (e.g., therapies, child psychologists, health visitors, GPs, social care professionals, education services) as necessary.
* Supervise, delegate and teach physiotherapy assistants, physiotherapy students and junior staff.
* Collaborate with the team around the child to ensure physiotherapy management principles are embedded in the child’s community (learning, play and care settings).
* Provide highly specialist advice for Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
* Accept clinical responsibility for a varied children’s caseload, organising priorities and time effectively.
* Assess children and young people for specialist equipment for postural control, facilitate provision, instruct others in use, monitor new equipment developments and liaise with manufacturers.
About us
Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company offering services from community nursing and health visiting to specialised nursing and therapy services for diverse age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We offer an extensive benefits package including pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work, home furnishings and electronics discounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, potential for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year pa pro rata inclusive of Hcas
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 848-BHC-250-25
Job locations: Phoenix Children's Resource Centre, Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9JG
Qualifications
Essential
* A degree or diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognised training establishment
* Registration with HCPC
Desirable
* Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
* Member of APCP
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
* Knowledge and understanding of postural management, equipment and orthotics
* Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage time efficiently
* Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Current UK driving licence with car available to work
Desirable
* Experience of supervising physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students
Training
Essential
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Evidence of paediatric courses (e.g., Baby Bobath, Paediatric MSK, Neuro-muscular conditions, Hypermobility)
Experience
Essential
* Post graduate experience in a paediatric setting
* Experience and understanding of safeguarding children
* Understanding of EHCP processes and reports
Desirable
* Wide variety of paediatric experience (MSK, respiratory, etc.)
Additional information
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be requested to check for any previous convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please refer to the NHS Careers website.
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