Job summary We are seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our therapy team. This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to participate in the therapy seven-day working rota, approximately once every six weeks (1:6 frequency), with compensatory rest days the following week. They will also be part of the on-call service. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience working with paediatric patients and will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, providing physiotherapy to both inpatients and outpatients. We offer training opportunities to support the development of specialist skills in line with your PDR, as well as leadership training and access to externally funded courses. Main duties of the job The post holder will have a varied caseload. The Trust have a large Cystic Fibrosis population who are seen regularly as part of planned admissions and in regular outpatient clinics. The paediatric team also cover complex respiratory patients, surgical patients, orthopaedics, general medical, neurology as well as cover for the SCBU unit and Bayley clinics. The team have good links with our local Community Therapy service, Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Brompton specifically regarding the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) caseload. There are regular joint/ shared care clinics with the Brompton CF Team. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-C-6942 Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate should be confident in managing respiratory patients with complex long-term needs, including those with Cystic Fibrosis. Applicants must demonstrate confidence in working within a small team of Physiotherapy staff and be willing to collaborate on service provision while providing cover for the wider therapy team. Additionally, the post holder will play a role in supporting the service training programme, contributing to the development of staff competence in managing children with respiratory needs. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate should be confident in managing respiratory patients with complex long-term needs, including those with Cystic Fibrosis. Applicants must demonstrate confidence in working within a small team of Physiotherapy staff and be willing to collaborate on service provision while providing cover for the wider therapy team. Additionally, the post holder will play a role in supporting the service training programme, contributing to the development of staff competence in managing children with respiratory needs. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council. Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent. Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded specialist skills. Desirable Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields. Knowledge: Essential Understanding of Physiotherapy structure in NHS. Standards - Health Care Professions Council/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Local Policies and Procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety). Ability to search and review evidence base. Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service. Evidence of written projects/audit. Experience: Essential Clinical problem-solving ability. NHS experience. Skill in physiotherapeutic techniques. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients. Willing to participate in emergency/on call duties. Desirable Experience as a Physiotherapist in a paediatric role/rotation. Acute/Community. Respiratory on-call/emergency experience. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council. Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent. Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded specialist skills. Desirable Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields. Knowledge: Essential Understanding of Physiotherapy structure in NHS. Standards - Health Care Professions Council/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Local Policies and Procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety). Ability to search and review evidence base. Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service. Evidence of written projects/audit. Experience: Essential Clinical problem-solving ability. NHS experience. Skill in physiotherapeutic techniques. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients. Willing to participate in emergency/on call duties. Desirable Experience as a Physiotherapist in a paediatric role/rotation. Acute/Community. Respiratory on-call/emergency experience. 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)