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Locum Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist – Community Paediatrics
Location: Sunderland
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 30/09/2026
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
(Flexible working available – part-time considered)
Job Overview
* We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to join a well-established community children’s physiotherapy team based at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
* This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled clinician to manage a complex caseload while playing a key role in service development and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage an independent and varied caseload, prioritising workload to meet service demands while working autonomously
* Deliver highly specialist paediatric physiotherapy assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and advice for children with complex conditions
* Apply advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice in all aspects of care
* Take a lead role in clinical practice and service development, contributing to improvements in patient pathways
* Supervise, train, and support junior staff, assistants, and students, contributing to the in-service training programme
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and carers to coordinate care and support discharge planning
* Maintain high standards of documentation, ensuring compliance with professional, legal, and organisational requirements
* Uphold safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable individuals
* Ensure safe use of equipment and clinical environments
* Participate in research, CPD, and continuous service improvement, maintaining high infection control standards
Requirements
* HCPC registered Physiotherapist
* Significant experience within paediatric physiotherapy, including complex caseloads
* Ability to work independently and autonomously
* Strong clinical reasoning, leadership, and communication skills
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment
Additional Information
* Long-term contract opportunity
* Flexible working arrangements available
* Immediate start
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