B6 Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

B6 Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

Job reference: 321-NOTSS-7487053-B6

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Band: NHS AfC Band 6

Location:

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Town Headington

Salaries: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum (pro rata)

Closing date: 26/01/2026 23:59

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your paediatric career? Do you want to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team in one of UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts? This is an exciting opportunity to join Oxford University Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust as a Rotational Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist, where you will gain diverse experience across a wide range of specialist areas including:
Paediatric MSK, Long Covid, Rheumatology, Chronic Pain, Spinal, OxSPORT, DDH, CTEV, Complications of Excess Weight (CEW).

What makes this role special? This is not just a Band 6 role – it’s a structured rotational post designed to develop your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and confidence across specialist areas of paediatric physiotherapy.

• Deliver an efficient and effective physiotherapy service by assessing, treating, and managing caseloads across specialist paediatric areas and the wider paediatric population.
• Perform specialist assessments for complex cases and autonomously develop and implement treatment plans.
• Enhance paediatric clinical skills through structured rotations in CTEV, DDH, MSK, OxSPORT, Rheumatology, Spinal, Chronic Pain, and Long Covid rehabilitation.
• Actively contribute to service development projects within specialist areas throughout the rotation.
• Support and assist in the supervision, teaching, and appraisal of Band 5 physiotherapists and students.
• Assist with operational management and the ongoing development of the Children’s Therapies team, supporting the team leader and undertaking delegated responsibilities.
• Lead and participate in evidence‑based projects, implementing changes and maintaining clinical standards in collaboration with senior team leaders.
• Ensure practice complies with legal and national frameworks relevant to paediatric care, such as The Children Act.
• Deputise for Physiotherapy Team Leaders in operational management tasks as required.
• Facilitate the integration of therapy services between the Children’s Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.

• Must have NHS experience.
• Paediatrics experience.

The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients. Whilst vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage staff to get vaccinated.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

This post is subject to a 6‑month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to medical staff or executive appointments.

Please provide correct work‑related email addresses so references can be sought promptly. Your first referee should be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post.

Read the job description and person specification; ensure your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after short‑listing, usually within two weeks. The majority of correspondence will be via the e‑recruitment system; check your email, including junk folders, regularly.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and Deputy Disclosure & Barring Service checks will be required.

Name:
Julia Smith

Job title:

Clinical Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
Email address:
Telephone number: 01865 738087