Job summary
Are you an experienced paediatric MSK physiotherapist looking for a 12 month fixed term position in a busy Childrens physiotherapy team?
Are you looking to be a part of a supportive and driven children's physiotherapy team?
If so, then this exciting role may be for you
We are pleased to advertise the role of Clinical Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in our Children's Physiotherapy team as a fixed term position for 12 months. This service provides musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the paediatric population of Coventry. This is a skilled post where the postholder will utilise specialist clinical knowledge to assess and treat children and young people with musculoskeletal complaints and lead the service in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
The postholder will work closely alongside our other Clinical Specialists in physiotherapy and occupational therapy. These include early years, mainstream and special schools, respiratory, Advanced practice (including non medical prescribing), upper limb and splinting.
Main duties of the job
- To input into the co-ordination of the paediatric musculoskeletal service, supporting the work of colleagues to provide a paediatric musculoskeletal service to children with a Coventry GP.- To have specialist knowledge and expertise in the care and management of children with musculoskeletal ailments.- To carry out specialist clinical assessment and management of children and young people's needs and to plan and implement packages of care accordingly.- To support the child, family and/or carers holistically, in response to their specific needs, maximising their independence and quality of life.- To support the wider children's physiotherapy team and to be responsible for clinical supervision and mentorship of identified staff within the musculoskeletal aspect of the physiotherapy team. This includes leading on training, competencies and inputting into the development program for new starters within the field of paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapy.- To be a senior member of the physiotherapy team, carrying clinical responsibility for a group of clients within a defined caseload; liaising and acting as a specialist resource within the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.
About us
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.
These include:
* 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.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
CH
Job locations
Wayside House
Wilsons Lane
Coventry
CV6 6NY
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further detail on the main responsibilities of this post, please refer to the attached Job description and personal specification.
Alternatively if you would like further information about this post please contact:
Ashley Rice, Head of Service
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further detail on the main responsibilities of this post, please refer to the attached Job description and personal specification.
Alternatively if you would like further information about this post please contact:
Ashley Rice, Head of Service
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
* Recognised Physiotherapy therapy degree or equivalent qualification
* Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
* Post graduate training in Paediatric physiotherapy.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate sound personal management skills - time management, prioritising, planning
* Must be able to supervise, mentor and assess competence of qualified staff, unqualified staff and students
* Must have good working knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection
Experience
Essential
* Be able to demonstrate significant experience in working with children and young people with musculoskeletal difficulties
* Evidence of continued professional development in the area of clinical specialism
* Ability to work as part of a Team
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
* Recognised Physiotherapy therapy degree or equivalent qualification
* Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
* Post graduate training in Paediatric physiotherapy.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate sound personal management skills - time management, prioritising, planning
* Must be able to supervise, mentor and assess competence of qualified staff, unqualified staff and students
* Must have good working knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection
Experience
Essential
* Be able to demonstrate significant experience in working with children and young people with musculoskeletal difficulties
* Evidence of continued professional development in the area of clinical specialism
* Ability to work as part of a Team
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
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Wayside House
Wilsons Lane
Coventry
CV6 6NY
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Employer details
Employer name
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Wayside House
Wilsons Lane
Coventry
CV6 6NY
Employer's website
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