Job summary The Children and Young Persons Specialist Services are patient and family focussed services who work to support children, young people and their families to reach their potential in education and social life. Our team works within the context of the wider Trust which covers all aspects of community healthcare. We value our staff and are committed to their own professional development and health and well being. The team are looking to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist (fixed term) working at a Children's Development Centre, within the community, special and mainstream schools. The team consists of 30 physiotherapists (full and part time) across Nottinghamshire and a team of support staff. As part of the Team around the child, we work closely with our education and OT colleagues, speech and language therapists and nursing. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist based in Nottinghamshire. This post is for a fixed term, ending 30/09/25. The successful post holder will see children and young people age 0-19 years with a wide variety of neurological conditions and those requiring long term functional rehabilitation in the centre, the child's home and schools. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part-time) Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 186-1338-24-GH Job locations Children's Development Centre, City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities Attached you will find a job description which will outline a full list of main responsibilities for this role, as well as a person specification listing the requirements for the post-holder. Job description Job responsibilities Attached you will find a job description which will outline a full list of main responsibilities for this role, as well as a person specification listing the requirements for the post-holder. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Desirable MSc in paediatric related subject Training Essential Clinical Educator Postgraduate training in paediatric specialist areas Experience Essential Experience of working with children with complex conditions Working within a multidisciplinary team Experience of Audit Supervisory experience Desirable Previous experience of working as a Band 6 paediatric physiotherapist Previous experience of working in community paediatric physiotherapy NHS Experience Experience of service development and standard setting Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of community Paediatric Physiotherapy Evidence based practice Understanding of safeguarding within paediatrics Desirable Understanding local and national priorities Contractual Requirements Essential oA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Skills Essential Ability to plan, organise, delegate and prioritise own work Ability to manage and respond to change Excellent communication skills Flexible and forward thinking Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Desirable MSc in paediatric related subject Training Essential Clinical Educator Postgraduate training in paediatric specialist areas Experience Essential Experience of working with children with complex conditions Working within a multidisciplinary team Experience of Audit Supervisory experience Desirable Previous experience of working as a Band 6 paediatric physiotherapist Previous experience of working in community paediatric physiotherapy NHS Experience Experience of service development and standard setting Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of community Paediatric Physiotherapy Evidence based practice Understanding of safeguarding within paediatrics Desirable Understanding local and national priorities Contractual Requirements Essential oA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Skills Essential Ability to plan, organise, delegate and prioritise own work Ability to manage and respond to change Excellent communication skills Flexible and forward thinking 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Children's Development Centre, City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)