Physiotherapist

Job summary Join our team. Come and grow with NELFT. Find out more and apply via Job Train. #PaediatricPhysiotherapy #PhysiotherapyJobs #NELFT #NHSJobs #Band5Physiotherapist #CommunityPhysiotherapy #Paediatrics #AlliedHealthProfessionals #NHS Main duties of the job Are you a newly qualified or an experienced Physiotherapist looking for your next opportunity? We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care, supporting children and young people to achieve their maximum potential, live healthier, more independent lives and develop clinical skills in the NHS. The Paediatric Physiotherapy Team is co-located with a multidisciplinary Integrated Children's Service in Havering, Acorn Centre, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Paediatricians, Speech and Language Therapists and CAMHS. The postholder will contribute to the delivery and continued development of Physiotherapy services in line with NELFTS Strategic priorities, including improving outcomes and experiences, and delivering care closer to home within the community where possible. The postholder will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Paediatric community Physiotherapy Team, providing evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, intervention, and advice to children and young people with a range of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and Physical needs. About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number NDD-002053 Job locations Acorn Centre Romford Essex RM7 9NH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job List the key responsibilities and tasks the post holder will be expected to carry out. Use bullet points for clarity and focus on the core aspects of the role. Deliver day-to-day service delivery, physiotherapy assessments, organising and prioritising own caseload, developing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment with support from senior colleagues. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies. Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Prioritisation of own caseload to develop physiotherapy assessment and treatment, with access to support from senior colleagues. Delegate appropriately to Students and Therapy assistants. Ensure effective risk management at team level by completing incident reporting, assessing, and controlling risks. Complete accurate contemporaneous records as per Trust and HCPC guidelines. Ensure equipment provided is safe and appropriate for patients and carers. Leadership: Actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally. Facilitate a positive team culture by taking responsibility for addressing potential conflict. Participate in the audit process, linking with the clinical governance agenda. Active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve service delivery protocols and guidelines. Clinical Skills: Act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the CSP professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. The post holder will be registered with the HCPC. Professional knowledge may have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study and Mandatory training programmes. Be responsible and accountable for all aspects of delivering physiotherapy to clients/patients. Develop skills to assess and develop care plans for a range of paediatric conditions, some of which may involve complex psycho social difficulties, with senior Physiotherapy advice available. Develop the skills to assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of paediatric conditions, some of which will be highly complex or will be for clients with complex psycho-social difficulties, with advice and support from a senior physiotherapist Practice to be supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature and peer review. Provide patients and relatives with information and