Band 6 Physiotherapist In Paediatrics Fes

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Band 6 Physiotherapist in Paediatrics FES

The closing date is 03 August 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Regional Specialist Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Service. The post-holder will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of children with neurological conditions who may benefit from FES as part of their rehabilitation programme.

The role involves undertaking comprehensive assessments, determining suitability for FES treatment, and developing personalised treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Responsibilities also include the provision and management of FES devices, delivering education and training to patients, parents, carers, and healthcare professionals, and undertaking follow-up reviews in line with clinical requirements and Medical Devices Policy.

The post-holder will support patients and their families with the holistic management of complex neurological conditions, promoting independence, mobility, and maximising rehabilitation outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician with an interest in paediatric neurological rehabilitation and specialist technologies to contribute to the delivery and development of an innovative regional service.

Assess children referred to the Regional Specialist FES Service and develop individualised treatment plans. Deliver, fit and review Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) equipment, providing training and ongoing support. Provide specialist paediatric neurological physiotherapy interventions to maximise mobility, independence and rehabilitation outcomes. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate holistic patient care. Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and outcome measures in line with professional and Trust standards.

Manage a complex caseload, contribute to service development, clinical audit, research and quality improvement activities. Support, supervise and develop students, assistants and colleagues, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.

IMPORTANT

Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.

We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

Date posted: 21 July 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: -ASR

Job locations: West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, 91 Oak Tree Lane, Birmingham, B29 6JA
, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For the full B6 FES Physio job description and person specification, please see the documents as attached...

• HCPC registration
• Grad Dip Phys / Diploma in Physiotherapy / Physiotherapy Degree
• Evidence of relevant CPD

• Training in FES desirable but not essential
• Active Member of clinical interest group.

• Varied comprehensive rotations at junior grade, undertaken with significant relevant post-registration experience in neurology.
• Experience in neurology.
• Paediatric experience

• Some experience of assessing complex disability including clients with brain injury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological disorders.
• Experience of wheelchair assessment and postural management.

• Proven ability to assess and treat patients with neurological conditions, using clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to demonstrate developed manual and palpatory skills, physio therapeutic handling and positioning
• Knowledge and understanding of the rehabilitation process
• Basic knowledge of Orthotic interventions
• Understanding of community support agencies and other professions, and ability to work and liaise with them.
• Basic computer skills
  -Microsoft packages, basic skills in digital photography and use of associated computer software
• Evidence of good organisational skills including prioritisation of workload and time management skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date clinical trends, practices and models used in the treatment of people with…