Children's Specialist PhysiotherapistNHS
Job summary
Children's Specialist Physiotherapist.
Department: Children's Physiotherapy
Band 6 or Band 5 - 6 development role will be considered, £32,073 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Therapy team at MKUH is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Children's Physiotherapy Team. Although the preference is to appoint at Band 6, we will also consider candidates for a development role, supporting progression from Band 5 to Band 6 through an intensive period of structured development, supervision and support. For the development role, candidates should have completed some post-registration clinical practice and gained core experiential learning in some or all of the following areas:
Respiratory Medicine, Critical Care or Respiratory On-Call Working
Acute Medicine or Older People's Medicine
Musculoskeletal Outpatients or Trauma and Orthopaedics
We recognise that candidates may not have completed all of these clinical domains. Applicants who can demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, self-awareness, leadership capability and commitment to self-directed learning will also be considered. Previous experience in paediatrics is not essential, although it would be desirable.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview date: 14 September 2026
Main duties of the job
Clinicians appointed to the development role will work within a vacant Band 6 position while initially remaining at Band 5. They will undertake a structured development programme, with clear competencies and objectives supported by experienced clinicians. Progression to Band 6 will take place at the earliest opportunity once the required competencies have been achieved and the clinician is able to practise safely and confidently at Band 6 level.We anticipate that successful candidates will progress to a Band 6 pay point within approximately 4-8 months, depending on previous experience, individual development needs and available learning opportunities.The Children's Physiotherapy Team delivers physiotherapy services to children and young people aged 0-19 years across both acute and community settings. There will be opportunities to work within Children's Outpatients, primarily managing a musculoskeletal caseload. The role will also include physiotherapy in-reach to the children's inpatient ward, as well as opportunities to undertake blocks of treatment for children and young people with neurodisability.The post will involve working across the Children's Physiotherapy Department at Stony Stratford Health Centre, Milton Keynes University Hospital and Redway School. The ability to drive between these sites is essential.
Job description
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We offer a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing clinical and managerial support from experienced specialist staff, regular in-house training and opportunities to contribute to service development and improvement.If you are looking to progress your career within a forward-thinking Therapy Department and are passionate about developing your skills within childrens physiotherapy, we would love to hear from you
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We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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