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Prif leoliad
Therapies
Gradd
Band 6
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Rhan-amser - 30 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
430-CC26-927A
Cyflogwr
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Paediatric Therapies (Dept)
Tref
Milton Keynes
Cyflog
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
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24/06/2026 23:59

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Children's Specialised Physiotherapist (Level 3)

Band 6

 

At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.  

MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).

Our benefits

We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:

  • Free on-site parking including EV charging
  • Complimentary refreshments
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
  • On-site nursery (charges apply)
  • A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
  • VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing

 

Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Therapy team at MKUH are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Children’s Physiotherapy Team.

The team delivers physiotherapy services to children and young people aged 0-19 years within acute and community settings.

There will be opportunities to work in the children’s outpatients with both musculoskeletal and neuro disability caseloads, the children’s inpatient ward, Redway special needs school and hydrotherapy. We have a 12-month rotation within Children’s Physiotherapy to allow experience in these different areas.

The post will involve working in the Children’s Physiotherapy Department based in Stony Stratford Health Centre, Milton Keynes Hospital and Redway School. Being able to drive between the sites is essential.

We offer comprehensive induction, ongoing clinical and managerial support from experienced specialist staff, regular in-house training, as well as opportunities for involvement in service development. There are also opportunities to supervise junior staff and students.

If you would like to progress your career in a forward-thinking therapy department then we want to hear from you.

Interview date to be confirmed

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To provide high quality evidence-based assessment and treatment of children and young people aged 0-19 presenting with a range of conditions. 

To hold responsibility for own caseload and assist other team members with theirs as required. 

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. 

To undertake evidence-based audit and quality improvement projects to further own and the teams clinical practice as required. 

Make recommendations to the Lead Physiotherapist for changes to practice by the team as appropriate.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital

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Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

 

Clinical

1.    To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise. 

2.    To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation.

3.    To formulate, deliver and evaluate individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.

Professional

1.    To maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work.

 

2.    To be responsible for:

a.    Teaching student physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas.

b.    Providing support & guidance to junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy clinical support staff.

 

3.    Contribute to the training, assessment and performance management of newly qualified physiotherapists and physiotherapy clinical support staff.

Please refer to the Job description for full details

Manyleb y person

Qualifications and knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent professional qualification
  • Registered with UK Health and Care Professions Council
  • Evidence of post registration CPD in paediatrics
  • Awareness of NHS & Trust systems, policies, procedures & current changes.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Membership of CSP
  • Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge in paediatrics
  • Experience working with therapy assistants

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Minimum 18 months post registration experience in hospital
  • Active member of multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to independently manage caseload.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience working at band 6 level within paediatrics
  • Completed Band 5 rotation in paediatrics.
  • Undertaken project within area. e.g., best practice project, guideline benchmarking, audit.
  • Supervision & training of assistants.

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Proven time management skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise your own caseload
  • Written & verbal communication skills
  • To have an understanding of the importance of flexibility within their own practice and the wider healthcare system
  • Practice Evidence Based therapy
  • Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • High level of IST including presentation of IST, with the ability to teach other staff: juniors, assistants & students.
  • Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
  • Able to appropriately apply a range of musculoskeletal and neurology techniques
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Ability to do 1:1 sessions and appraisals with juniors, assistants & students.
  • To be IT literate
  • To have an understanding of audit and outcome measurement.

Personal and people development

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • To be self-motivated and be able to motivate others. To show evidence of self-development
  • To be able to work under pressure
  • To actively take part in IST both presenting and receiving
  • To mentor students as required
Meini prawf dymunol
  • To be confident mentoring staff more junior than themselves

Communication

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Meini prawf dymunol
  • To have experience of dealing with challenging patients or carers within a hospital environment.

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