Children's Physiotherapy Lead | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 November 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7531579/430-CC25-445A |
Summary
Lead Children's Physiotherapist
Department:Children's Physiotherapy, Therapies
Band 7, £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 28.25 hours, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 7 Children's Physiotherapist to join our team for a 12-month period of maternity cover.
The team delivers physiotherapy services to children and young people aged 0-19 years within acute and community settings. This post will involve working in the Children's Physiotherapy department based in Stony Stratford Health Centre and Milton Keynes Hospital. Being able to drive between sites is essential.
The role includes jointly managing the paediatric ward and a neurodisability out-patient caseload involving complex assessment, developing and reviewing programmes, ordering and reviewing equipment, reviewing and writing annual reviews for EHCP plans and liaising with families and the wider multi-disciplinary team. One day a week is covering developmental input to the neonatal unit.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date:w/c 27 October 2025
We are looking to recruit a physiotherapist with experience of working with children and young people with complex needs and wishes to continue to develop the physiotherapy service at Milton Keynes Hospital.
The postholder will be involved in the supervision and support of Band 5 & Band 6 physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and students.
We offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing clinical and managerial support from experienced specialist staff, regular in-house training, as well as opportunities for involvement in service development.
If you would like to progress your career in a forward-thinking therapy department then we want to hear from you.
We would consider negotiating hours to facilitate recruitment to the post. We would also consider removing the neonatal responsibilities from the role.
NHS Staff Survey:Allied Health Professionals experience a high diverse and equal work environment, supporting this with 8.33 out of 10.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes UniversityHospital,our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• FreeRefreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
To provide clinical and managerial leadership to the clinical team in area of clinical speciality by working collaboratively with other Lead Therapists and the Therapy Service Lead.
On an adhoc basis you may be required to deputise for the Therapy Service Lead in their absence and to support them in the delivery and development of area of clinical speciality.
To contribute to the development of the Therapy Services vision and strategy in conjunction with the wider Trust and other divisional strategies, ensuring that opportunities for development and collaborative working are promoted.
To be responsible for the management of staff rotas and leave for staff in the team.
To ensure efficient time management of team to meet performance targets.
To be responsible for determining safe staffing levels in conjunction with the Therapy Lead within area of clinical speciality.
To make recommendations for relevant skill mix of staff to meet service needs.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,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 onceenoughapplications have been received.
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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 isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust, allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.
This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025