Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced Physiotherapist to specialise in paediatrics within the Children's Therapy Service at Basildon Hospital. You will provide specialist assessment, treatment, and management for children and young people with various paediatric conditions. The position involves developing advanced clinical skills, delivering evidence-based interventions, and participating in multidisciplinary clinics. You will work collaboratively with teams, patients, and families to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care and contribute to the assessment and ongoing care of infants with developmental needs.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of ACPC
- Knowledge and Experience
- Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience in respiratory and orthopaedics / musculoskeletal out-patients
- Experience of working with children
- Evidence of working within MDT
- Experience working within the NHS
- Experience of supervising other staff
- Post graduate paediatric physiotherapy experience
- HCPC registration
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of ACPC
- Knowledge and Experience
- Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience in respiratory and orthopaedics / musculoskeletal out-patients
- Experience of working with children
- Evidence of working within MDT
- Experience working within the NHS
- Experience of supervising other staff
- Post graduate paediatric physiotherapy experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £39,959 — matches the national scale.
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
Paediatric Physiotherapist - Children's Therapy Service
Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking to specialise in paediatrics and make a meaningful difference to children's lives? Join our welcoming and innovative Children's Therapy Service based at Basildon Hospital, with opportunities to work across Basildon, Southend and Broomfield Hospital sites as part of our cross-site team.
You will become part of a supportive, dynamic, and well-led MSE-wide team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants who are committed to integrated working, delivering outstanding patient care, and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and their families.
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physiotherapist with a passion for paediatric care, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. You'll be supported by experienced site-based Team Leads, an MSE-wide Children's Therapy Lead, and the Head of Therapies, while working closely with colleagues across children's and adult services.
If you pride yourself on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and want to develop your career within a thriving and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from
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