Specialist Physiotherapist – MSK Paediatrics

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Specialist Physiotherapist – MSK Paediatrics

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area MSK Paediatric Physiotherapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 15 months (Secondment cover) Hours Part time - 26 hours per week (3 days a week) Job ref 418-DTO7441-KA

Site Luton and Dunstable Hospital Town Luton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/05/2026 23:59 Interview date 05/06/2026

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the acute MSK paediatric physiotherapy team for a part time 15 month fixed term contract or a secondment. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist.

This role will require managing a busy paediatric MSK physiotherapy caseload based at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

Your role will involve supervision of technical instructors, students and Band 6 physios, including appraisals and teaching. You will be expected to work as an independent and autonomous practitioner, but will be supported in this role by a strong team of specialist physiotherapists and in close collaboration with a proactive and innovative team.

To be considered for this job you will hold a recognised physiotherapy qualification, be a member of the HCPC and CSP. You will have broad based postgraduate experience and demonstrable experience as a Paediatric Physiotherapist. Previous NHS experience is highly desirable.

If you wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity, please speak to your Line Manager first and visit your Trust's Secondment Policy.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

To provide a specialist physiotherapy service within the field of acute MSK paediatrics outpatients.

As a band 7, managing, developing and evaluate the physiotherapy service for paediatric MSK outpatients in close liaison with the Lead Clinical Specialist.

Be part of the lead clinical team for paediatric physiotherapy services for the paediatric MSK outpatients. Ensure high quality, efficient care is provided by the Paediatric Physiotherapy team through service and performance monitoring in conjunction with the Lead Clinical Specialist.

Perform highly advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of children with diverse presentations and highly complex physical and psychological conditions, determine diagnosis, formulate, and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. Have responsibility for seeking clinical peer support and evaluation of work through appropriate networks.

Plan, supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students on placement within the paediatric section. Work closely with the university and comply with all the standards required for the degree level qualification.

Design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice and improve service delivery within the paediatric section. Identify and implement changes as agreed with the Lead Clinical Specialist.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for further information and details.

Please do not hesitate to call if you have any further questions.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree/diploma in physiotherapy Evidence of relevant CPD Postgraduate learning relevant to paediatrics

Desirable criteria

Evidence of leadership training Membership of special interest group clinical educator training

Experience

Essential criteria

Several years paediatric experience at band 6 level or above Previous leadership experience NHS experience experience of clinical audit and service evaluation

Desirable criteria

Development of protocols and guidelines Experience of working in liaison with outside agencies Experience of being part of a committee

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Specialist knowledge of a broad range of paediatric conditions Specialist knowledge of paediatric physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques Understanding of clinical governance and implications for service Ability to related theory to practice

Desirable criteria

Awareness of local and national agendas within paediatrics Knowledge of service improvement techniques

Communication

Essential criteria

Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Ability to pass on knowledge to others Be able to overcome communication barriers Able to present information in a clear and logical manner

Desirable criteria

Experience of makaton/alternative methods of communication

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Job Description - Specialist Physiotherapist – MSK Paediatrics (PDF, 240.6KB) Person Specification (PDF, 152.4KB) Functional Requirements (PDF, 160.4KB) L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB) Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB) Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB) Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB) Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name Nicola Shaw Job title Clinical Paediatric Specialist Physiotherapist Email address Nicola.Shaw@ldh.nhs.uk

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust

Lewsey Road

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU4 0DZ

Telephone 01582 497325

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