Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
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Childrens Specialist Physiotherapist
Department
Children’s Physiotherapy
Band
6 or Band 5 – 6 development role will be considered
Salary
£32,073 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata
Hours
Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Role Overview
The Therapy team at MKUH is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Children’s Physiotherapy Team.
Although the preference is to appoint at Band 6, we will also consider candidates for a development role, supporting progression from Band 5 to Band 6 through an intensive period of structured development, supervision, and support.
Role Requirements
For the development role, candidates should have completed some post-registration clinical practice and gained core experiential learning in some or all of the following areas:
- Respiratory Medicine, Critical Care, or Respiratory On-Call Working
- Acute Medicine or Older People’s Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Outpatients or Trauma and Orthopaedics
We recognise that candidates may not have completed all of these clinical domains. Applicants who can demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, self-awareness, leadership capability, and commitment to self-directed learning will also be considered.
Previous experience in paediatrics is not essential, although it would be desirable.
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Interview Date
14 September 2026
Development Role Details
Clinicians appointed to the development role will work within a vacant Band 6 position while initially remaining at Band 5. They will undertake a structured development programme, with clear competencies and objectives supported by experienced clinicians. Progression to Band 6 will take place at the earliest opportunity once the required competencies have been achieved and the clinician is able to practise safely and confidently at Band 6 level.
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We anticipate that successful candidates will progress to a Band 6 pay point within approximately 4–8 months, depending on previous experience, individual development needs, and available learning opportunities.
Role Responsibilities
The Children’s Physiotherapy Team delivers physiotherapy services to children and young people aged 0–19 years across both acute and community settings. There will be opportunities to work within Children’s Outpatients, primarily managing a musculoskeletal caseload. The role will also include physiotherapy in-reach to the children’s inpatient ward, as well as opportunities to undertake blocks of treatment for children and young people with neurodisability.
The post will involve working across the Children’s Physiotherapy Department at Stony Stratford Health Centre, Milton Keynes University Hospital, and Redway School. The ability to drive between these sites is essential.
About MKUH
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
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As a medium-sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025, we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Contact Information
For further details or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Manthan Gajjar, Children’s Physiotherapy Service Lead, via email at manthan.gajjar@mkuh.nhs.uk
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