Job summary
This post is to provide specialist MSK Outpatient physiotherapy to children and young people (CYP) in outpatient clinic settings. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with a range of musculoskeletal issues and/or physical and mobility difficulties.

A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). He/she will be expected to manage their own caseload across a number of clinic sites. He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers and colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.

Main duties of the job

• Providing specialist MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy services children and young people with a variety of MSK conditions within Hillingdon
• Providing specialist advice, programmes and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with MSK conditions
• The post-holder may be expected to provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists and students.

About us
Hillingdon MSK Physiotherapy Service is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Paediatric MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist. Our team operates from dedicated Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinics in the diverse and popular borough of Hillingdon.

Are you?

• An enthusiastic, currently HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Wanting part-time employment

Do you have?

• Excellent Paediatric musculoskeletal skills
• Interest in clinical audit / EBP / quality improvement projects
• NHS Physiotherapy experience

We offer:

• Friendly work environment
• Opportunities for supported CPD
• Clinical supervision from experienced Band 7
• Varied caseload
• Involvement with service development & redesign
• Opportunities for managerial experience/training (as appropriate)
• Outer London Weighting & Cost of Living Allowance

You will work in small outpatient clinics at GP surgeries/health centres/ Hillingdon child development centre at Wood End Clinic. Currently the post is sited at Ickenham clinic.

Job responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience.
• To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
• To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long-term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan.
• To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment and appliances to be used by patients.

Essential skills and knowledge

• Assessment, treatment and management of children
• The role of the physiotherapist in the Education system
• Standards of record keeping and reporting
• Range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP
• Awareness of the differences of a Paediatric versus adult caseload
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Good organisational skills and to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

Essential previous experience

• Experience within NHS of post graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics
• Assessment treatment and management of children
• Writing clinical notes and reports
• Managing own caseload
• Experience of working and teaching other professionals / parents / carers
• Working as part of an MDT

Essential qualifications

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• Health Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy

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.

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Reference number: 333-G-HC-1672
Closing date: 16 November 2026
Contact: Jill Dady, Clinical Service Lead MSK Physiotherapy, jill.dady@nhs.net, 01895485015
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