Band 6 Community Paediatric Physiotherapist

HCRG Care Group; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North West Surrey seeks a Band 6 Community Paediatric Physiotherapist to manage a complex caseload of children with varied needs. You will assess and provide tailored interventions, support junior staff, and contribute to high-quality, child-centered care. The role offers competitive salary and benefits within a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates should have a degree in physiotherapy and at least two years of relevant experience.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Access to discounts on everyday purchases

Career coaching and counselling

Access to eLearning and career pathways

Qualifications

• Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Broad knowledge of current evidence‑based practice within paediatric/community settings.
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children.
• Manage and prioritise a complex caseload effectively.
• Produce high‑quality specialist reports and maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Post graduate training

Minimum of 2 years’ post‑graduate physiotherapy experience

Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development

Ability to plan and deliver training

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

# Band 6 Community Paediatric Physiotherapist - NW Surrey## Job Introduction#### #### **Job Introduction**Are you an experienced and compassionate**Paediatric Physiotherapist**As a**Band 6 Community Paediatric Physiotherapist**, you will work as part of the Paediatric Therapy Team to autonomously manage a complex caseload of children with a wide range of varied and complex needs.The role involves delivering specialist assessment and evidence‑based intervention to support children in achieving or maintaining their full potential.You will also play a key role in providing clinical support, training and supervision to junior staff and students, contributing to high‑quality, child‑centred care across the service**Base:** You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care.#### **Responsibilities*** Provide specialist, child‑centred physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children with complex needs, using evidence‑based practice and sound clinical reasoning.* Autonomously manage and prioritise a complex caseload, responding to urgent referrals and adapting to unpredictable work demands.* Interpret complex assessment findings to set therapy goals, contribute to multidisciplinary diagnosis, and develop, implement and review individualised therapy programmes.* Deliver therapy programmes through individual and group sessions across home, community and education settings, adapting and discharging appropriately.* Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children, parents/carers and professionals, using accessible language and gaining valid consent.* Provide empathetic support to families, including those experiencing distress, grief or frustration related to their child’s condition.* Produce high‑quality specialist reports and maintain accurate electronic clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and external agencies, attending and organising meetings, making referrals and supporting tribunal processes when required.* Plan and coordinate daily therapy service delivery, including oversight of therapists and assistants.* Supervise, appraise and line‑manage Band 5, 4 and 3 staff, and provide supervision and support to students.* Plan and deliver training for parents/carers, education staff and professionals, and present paediatric therapy topics internally and externally.* Deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist as required.* Contribute to service development, clinical audit, research activity and performance monitoring.* Maintain professional competence through continuous professional development, reflective practice and supervision in line with HCPC and professional body requirements.#### #### **Ideal Candidate****Essential*** Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy* Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)* Evidence of Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as:* Knowledge of relevant legislation, government policy and professional standards* Minimum of 2 years’ post‑graduate physiotherapy experience* Broad knowledge of current evidence‑based practice within paediatric/community settings* Relevant clinical therapy experience aligned to the role* Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development* Competence in the use of standardised assessments* Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working* Ability to plan and deliver training to staff, parents/carers and other professionals**Desirable*** Membership of Special Interest Group**Other requirements:** the successful applicant will to have a valid UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work purposes.Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification**.**As a **Band****6 Community Paediatric Physiotherapist**, you will be part of our valued Therapies Team in North West Surrey, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:* **Band 6 Agenda for Change Salary with NHS Pension*** Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you* Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates* Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling* Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise* An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year### Band 6 Community Paediatric Physiotherapist - NW Surrey* **Salary** Band 6 AfC T&C's & NHS Pension + 5% Fringe* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** HCRGCG/TP/24475/18376* **Contract Type** Permanent - Part Time* **Closing Date** 22 February, 2026* **Job Category** HCRG - Allied Health Professionals* **Business Unit** HCRG - Surrey 0-19* **Location** North West Surrey, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 4 February, 2026