Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the outstanding Paediatric Physiotherapy Team at the Evelina London Children's Hospital. This post is a Senior Specialist Neonatal Physiotherapist post based on the neonatal unit which is a busy level 3 unit, including surgical, cardiac, renal and neurology specialities. The post holder will work closely with the Neonatal Multidisciplinary team, alongside an established Neonatal Allied Health Professionals Team. The post holder will need to be able to provide physiotherapy assessment and management of complex infants on the neonatal unit and in clinics, provide supervision to junior members of the team and will be involved in implementing service developments with data collection and analysis of information in order to identify areas for improvement. Main duties of the job To take a lead role, as an autonomous practitioner, in the advanced assessment and treatment of acutely ill neonatal patients, with respiratory, orthopaedic, neurology, cardiac and neuro-developmental problems who may have complex multi-pathology / chronic presentation. To provide specialist assessments and advice in neonatal follow up clinics and in neonatal neurology clinics based at Evelina London. Supervise and teach physiotherapists /physiotherapy assistants / students, and the wider Neonatal MDT. Undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit Deputise for physiotherapy team leaders in operational management About us The neonatal physiotherapy team consists of one band 8 clinical specialist, one band 7 and one rotational band 6 physiotherapist, covering the neonatal unit, post natal ward and some follow up clinics. The wider Evelina London Paediatric Physiotherapy Team covers a wider range of specialities across several different sites. Evelina London is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. We are the second largest provider of children's services in London. Out vision is to be the world leading centre of life changing care for children, young people and their families. We care for more than 104,000 children and young people each year at our hospital and community sites. Our neonatal unit cares for around 800 babies a year, and has some of the best survival rates in the UK. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum incl. HCA Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-LIS9320 Job locations Evelina London Children's Hospital Evelina London Children's Hospital London SE17EH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the roles and responsibilities of the post. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the roles and responsibilities of the post. Person Specification Previous Experience Essential Experience of post registration management of infants on the neonatal unit/ high risk infants including in respiratory and developmental/ neurological assessment Experience in the physiotherapy management of patients in paediatrics in a variety of settings Desirable Experience in leading service development Previous experience at Band 7 level with neuro -developmental and neonatal bias. Experience of managing other physiotherapists Experience of working in PICU Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability Essential Knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex patients in neonatal intensive care, (respiratory, surgical, orthopaedic and developmental) Evidence of clinical teaching to the wider MDT Desirable Knowledge and training in LAPI, Prechtl, Bayley, Hammersmith assessments. Knowledge of current national policies/standards/initiatives in Paediatrics / neonatal care. Educaton/ Qualification Essential Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy HPCP Registration Desirable MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of post-graduate specialist training short courses, specific training Membership of relevant National specialist interest group Person Specification Previous Experience Essential Experience of post registration management of infants on the neonatal unit/ high risk infants including in respiratory and developmental/ neurological assessment Experience in the physiotherapy management of patients in paediatrics in a variety of settings Desirable Experience in leading service development Previous experience at Band 7 level with neuro -developmental and neonatal bias. Experience of managing other physiotherapists Experience of working in PICU Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability Essential Knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex patients in neonatal intensive care, (respiratory, surgical, orthopaedic and developmental) Evidence of clinical teaching to the wider MDT Desirable Knowledge and training in LAPI, Prechtl, Bayley, Hammersmith assessments. Knowledge of current national policies/standards/initiatives in Paediatrics / neonatal care. Educaton/ Qualification Essential Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy HPCP Registration Desirable MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of post-graduate specialist training short courses, specific training Membership of relevant National specialist interest group 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Evelina London Children's Hospital Evelina London Children's Hospital London SE17EH Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)