Children's Physiotherapist

• Independently assess, diagnose and provide physiotherapy intervention for children and young people with a range of physical impairments and developmental needs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment programmes and care plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, education settings, healthcare professionals and partner agencies to support children's physical development and mobility.
• Provide advice, training and support to parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments, reviews and reports where appropriate.
• Manage and prioritise an independent caseload while maintaining accurate clinical records and reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary and multi-agency working to ensure coordinated care and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Support service development, audit, evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise therapy support staff, trainees and volunteers as required.
• Maintain professional development through ongoing training and evidence-based practice.

As a Band 5 Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for delivering specialist physiotherapy services to children and young people across Somerset. Working within the Children and Young People's Therapy Service, you will assess physical, sensory and functional needs, formulate clinical diagnoses and provide effective interventions that support mobility, independence and participation in everyday activities.

You will gather information from a variety of sources to inform clinical decision-making and develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each child. You will actively involve children, young people and their families in goal setting, care planning and therapeutic interventions, ensuring a family-centred approach to care.

The role involves working collaboratively with schools, nurseries, healthcare colleagues and external agencies to support the delivery of integrated care pathways. You will contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, attend review meetings and provide professional reports relating to children's physical development and functional abilities.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation, monitoring outcomes and providing statistical information as required. The post holder will also contribute to service development, quality improvement projects, audit and research activities, helping to shape and enhance services for children and young people.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience of working with children is essential, together with excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills. A commitment to multidisciplinary working, professional development and delivering compassionate, person-centred care is key to success in this role.

The role includes travel across Somerset to clinics, schools, community settings and family homes. Therefore, applicants must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and help make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families through high-quality, integrated therapy services.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Essential: - Recognised Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy; - HCPC registration

Desirable: - CSP registration; - Membership of relevant interest group

Essential: - Experience of Physiotherapy; - Experience of working with children; - Experience of co-ordinating the care of clients and prioritising tasks

Desirable: - Experience in paediatric physiotherapy