Paediatric Physiotherapist Advanced Practitioner

Job summary
Do you have a passion for helping children and young people with physical disabilities and complex needs? If yes, we are looking for someone to join our Physiotherapy team.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated Band 7 Physiotherapist with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and delegate according to patient and service need. You will be a key player within the Nottingham Therapy Team and be responsible for supporting our Physiotherapists and, within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting them in undertaking routine assessments and interventions clinic in accordance with Evidence Based Practise and patient centred goal setting.

Main duties of the job
You should have previous experience of supporting children, young people and families with physical disabilities and complex health needs. You will be able to assess, treatment plan, and provide intervention using a patient centred and holistic approach. You should have previous experience of supporting and supervising qualified and non-qualified staff as well as have a interest and experience in service development.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. (Appropriate mileage allowance would be payable).

About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details
Date posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 186-714-26-MH
Job locations: Childrens Development Centre, City Hospital, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To work as part of the integrated team to deliver agreed programmes of intervention at a variety of locations to meet the needs of the children presenting with short and long-term disability / needs

The post holder will work within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire as part of the wider multi- disciplinary team and will provide a quality, effective, accessible, patient centred service from a skilled workforce for all children referred.

This will include children with a variety of conditions including neurological, orthopaedic, functional co-ordination disorder, learning disability and those requiring long term rehabilitation

See job description & person specification for full details of this post.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• MSc in paediatric related subject or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience at Band 6 level in Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Varied rotational experience
• Supervisory experience
• Experience of Audit and/or service development
• Ability to teach and pass on knowledge
• Experience of service evaluation and standard setting

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 7 level
• Leadership experience
• NHS experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge of paediatric conditions underpinned by theory and postgraduate courses.
• Knowledge of a range of treatment approaches
• Knowledge of specialist equipment for use in paediatrics
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Understanding of national and local priorities

Contractual Requirements
Essential

• A driving licence/ use of a vehicle to travel between locations as a part of the role.

Skills
Essential

• Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Excellent organisation, time management and prioritising skills
• Supervisory skills
• Leadership skills
• Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member
• Excellent communication skills
• To be flexible, forward thinking and committed to practice development

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Teaching skills

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).

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).