Job summary Your role will be to provide a high standard Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service, working with children from birth to 19 years, with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, growth related problems, orthopaedic problems, fractures and persistent pain. The service is delivered mainly in an out-patients clinic setting, but may also require visits to patient's homes, mainstream schools or other community environments. You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Community services and with outside services to deliver physiotherapy advice and treatment meeting the needs of children and young people. You will have had experience of working with children in a clinic or community setting and your communication and team working skills will be excellent. Main duties of the job To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to children and young people within the Merton Borough, with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including sports injuries, growth related problems, scoliosis, orthopaedic conditions, fractures and persisting pain in the community setting which is most appropriate for that child/ young person, i.e. clinic, school, nursery, patient's home, children's centres. About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 824-SOUTH-7058937 Job locations Birches Polyclinic 4 Birches Close Mitcham CR4 4LQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registered Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients Desirable CSP Membership APCP Membership Experience Essential Extensive Post-graduate physiotherapist experience as a Band 5, including NHS; covering core rotations including Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and MSK Specific Paediatric physiotherapy experience Good general knowledge of normal child development Ability to supervise junior staff/ assistant/ students Ability to delegate tasks Experience of MDT working Experience of working with external organisations eg social services, schools, portage Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative Ability to monitor/ evaluate own performance and initiate changes in work practice Flexible, able to cope with change and adaptable to meet the demands of the service. Sensitive to needs of others Desirable Experience or knowledge of Education and Health Care Plans, writing initial reports and carrying out the provision Skills Essential Skills in the assessment and treatment of children with sometimes complex multi-pathologies Broad knowledge of Paediatric MSK conditions Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format Awareness of current issues in the NHS Key Attributes Essential Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Electronic Record Keeping Desirable Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registered Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients Desirable CSP Membership APCP Membership Experience Essential Extensive Post-graduate physiotherapist experience as a Band 5, including NHS; covering core rotations including Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and MSK Specific Paediatric physiotherapy experience Good general knowledge of normal child development Ability to supervise junior staff/ assistant/ students Ability to delegate tasks Experience of MDT working Experience of working with external organisations eg social services, schools, portage Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative Ability to monitor/ evaluate own performance and initiate changes in work practice Flexible, able to cope with change and adaptable to meet the demands of the service. Sensitive to needs of others Desirable Experience or knowledge of Education and Health Care Plans, writing initial reports and carrying out the provision Skills Essential Skills in the assessment and treatment of children with sometimes complex multi-pathologies Broad knowledge of Paediatric MSK conditions Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format Awareness of current issues in the NHS Key Attributes Essential Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Electronic Record Keeping Desirable Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) 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. 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. 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 Central London Community Health Trust Address Birches Polyclinic 4 Birches Close Mitcham CR4 4LQ Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)