Job summaryPaediatric Physiotherapist - Children's Therapy ServiceAre you an experienced Physiotherapist looking to specialise in paediatrics and make a meaningful difference to children's lives? Join our welcoming and innovative Children's Therapy Service based at Basildon Hospital, with opportunities to work across Basildon, Southend and Broomfield Hospital sites as part of our cross-site team.
You will become part of a supportive, dynamic, and well-led MSE-wide team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants who are committed to integrated working, delivering outstanding patient care, and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and their families.
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physiotherapist with a passion for paediatric care, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. You'll be supported by experienced site-based Team Leads, an MSE-wide Children's Therapy Lead, and the Head of Therapies, while working closely with colleagues across children's and adult services.
If you pride yourself on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and want to develop your career within a thriving and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us provide exceptional therapy services to children across Mid and South Essex.
Main duties of the jobProvide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for children and young people across a broad range of paediatric conditions and clinical settings.
Develop advanced clinical skills and expertise in paediatric physiotherapy through the management of complex and varied caseloads.
Deliver evidence-based interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised treatment programmes to support optimal patient outcomes and development.
Participate in multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, including specialties such as rheumatology, orthopaedics and oncology, contributing to integrated patient care.
Support the delivery of specialist services including hydrotherapy, where required, as part of comprehensive rehabilitation programmes.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to facilitate effective care planning, education and discharge management.
Gain experience in neonatal physiotherapy and developmental follow-up clinics, contributing to the assessment and ongoing care of infants and children with developmental needs.
About usOur ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
DetailsDate posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 390-CSS-BA-3876
Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- HCPC registration
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
Desirable- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of ACPC
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience in respiratory and orthopaedics / musculoskeletal out-patients
- Experience of working with children
- Evidence of working within MDT
- Experience working within the NHS
Desirable- Experience of supervising other staff
- Post graduate paediatric physiotherapy experience
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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. 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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
