Specialist Physiotherapist (Paeds) Department: Physiotherapy Reporting to: Clinical Manager Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Employment type: Full time Salary: £39,815 - £48,766 (depending on experience) Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Relocation assistance may be available following successful completion of probation.
Job Structure Reporting to the Clinical Manager.
After training, you will be working as an autonomous clinician.
There is no on call or shift working requirement and only occasional weekend teaching commitment.
Training would take place at the National Clinical FES Centre in Salisbury.
Once all clinical competencies and initial training have been completed, some remote working can be accommodated.
Travel within the UK for teaching and clinical commitments will be required occasionally.
Key relationships
Specialist Physio Lead, Clinical Director, Managing Director, Specialist Physiotherapists, Clinical Scientists and Biomedical Engineers, Orthotists, GPs, Consultants, Occupational Therapists, ICBs, Voluntary sector, Patients, Carers, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Department of Clinical Science and Engineering.
Duties and responsibilities
Following extensive induction and training to attain FES competencies, the post-holder will assess and treat a caseload of FES patients and maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner
To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including managing clinical risk
To carry out assessment and treatment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills
To deliver clinical support to clinicians using FES in external clinics/hospitals
To complete Individual Funding Request forms which assist in gaining funding for patients appropriate for FES
Responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using clinical pathways and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress/discharge reports to GPs and ICBs




Conduct applied research to create case studies and evidence to support FES treatment of paediatrics using OML devices & equipment
To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner as they arise
Education and mentorship
To support the OML FES accreditation programme which delivers courses to health professionals, which mostly include physiotherapists, occupational therapists, orthotists and clinical scientists and support the development of paediatric specific FES education
Provide mentorship and support to FES clinicians, calling into the centre, visiting clinic or at other centres
Provide advice and education to healthcare professionals at exhibitions and conferences
To support the development and promotion of OML services and activities
To provide support and mentoring to visiting students and trainee clinical scientists
Participate in and contribute to clinical governance sessions
Through individual performance review (IPR) and in-line with HCPC registration requirements maintain and develop CPD activities
Service Development
Working with the Specialist Physio Lead and Clinical Director, the successful candidate will develop and expand the paediatric FES service offered by OML at the National Clinical FES Centre and its regional clinics.
In conjunction with the clinical team, advance service development opportunities and methods to ensure effectiveness of patient care at OML
Research and new product development
The post holder will collect clinical outcome data from the clinical service and use it to expand the evidence base for FES in Paediatrics




Development of and involvement in research projects and initiatives that explore novel applications of FES
Identify the clinical requirements for new product development projects and evaluate OMLs new devices
Qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
The post-holder will be HCPC registered and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
At least 2 years experience post-graduation.
At least 12 months post graduate experience in the field of paediatric physiotherapy
Experience in treating children and adults with neurological conditions.
Evidence of CPD in neurological conditions.
Experience of FES is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
Able to motivate and inspire patients, carers and FES practitioners as individuals and groups.
Computer skills.
The post requires a current valid driving licence.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Personal attributes
A keen interest in the application of FES in rehabilitation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to adapt communication strategies to the needs of individuals
Able to identify and employ effective presentation skills
Able to plan and manage time effectively in changing/developing environment
Team player who works well with other professional groups.
Able to work independently and use skilled autonomy effectively.
Working conditions
Able to employ frequent moderate effort to assist neurologically impaired patients in undertaking 1:1 therapy and FES related activities
To be willing to visit FES clinical partners to provide clinical support when required
To be willing and available to attend conferences, exhibitions and training courses across the UK (with full remuneration of any expenses)
Able to give sustained concentration in both clinical and non-clinical activities and deal with challenging emotional situations.
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