Children's Physical Activity Advisor
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37,259.00 to £45,356.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37259.00 - £45356.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lambeth and Southwark, SE11 4TH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9196-26-0303 |
Summary
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Duties To assess the child/ young persons current activity levels and identify potential barriers to these though discussion and coaching. To facilitate collaborative goal setting and support the child/young person to work towards these. To work with therapists and /or Clinical Manager to analyse the data to provide evidence for effectiveness of role. To apply clinical reasoning skills to highlight suitable activity opportunities such as adapted gym sessions, inclusive swimming, sports clubs in Lambeth and Southwark community To develop local knowledge and build connections with local sports/activity providers in Lambeth and Southwark in developing inclusive opportunities for children with physical disabilities. To work directly and build partnerships with local providers and other professionals to promote inclusive practice and accessibility.Reduce health inequalities and promote better physical, emotional, and social outcomes. To support the transition from physiotherapy-based exercise to community-based activity. To promote the development of self-confidence and self-management in children. To liaise with volunteer and charity organisations in Lambeth and Southwark and to share resources that can benefit the client. To develop and maintain a directory of inclusive sports services. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date individual patient records. To document all patient encounters on EPIC (electric note system), upload any relevant documents outcome appointment complete progress notes and discharge once an episode of care is complete To seek timely advice and support as appropriate. To plan, organise and prioritise own patient caseload, To develop a new referral pathway to manage, triage and prioritise referrals to the Childrens Physical Activity Advisor To work as a lone practitioner within a variety of community and domiciliary settings such as home, school, sports and leisure centres etc. To communicate and share information effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary health team, referrers, and external agenciesUndertake any other duties commensurate to the grade, required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the role and service.