Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Physio in Functional Stimulation

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Main area Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12mths from start date) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job  
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Site West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre Town Birmingham Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 09/08/2026 23:59

- Please note this a Fixed term or Secondment post -

Join our innovative Regional Specialist FES Clinic and make a real difference to the lives of children and young adults with neurological conditions. This exciting 12-month opportunity will see you providing highly specialist Paediatric Neurological Physiotherapy expertise, assessing and managing patients for Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) treatment and working collaboratively with regional specialist services, including orthotics.

You will lead on the assessment, planning, delivery and coordination of individualised treatment programmes, applying advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and established FES pathways to maximise rehabilitation outcomes.

Working closely with the Service Lead, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the service, participate in audit and research activities, and support the dissemination of knowledge and best practice in FES and rehabilitation. The role also offers valuable opportunities to collaborate with national FES services and help shape the future of specialist paediatric neurorehabilitation.

All FES training will be provided.

Provide highly specialist assessment and treatment for children and young adults with complex neurological conditions referred to the Regional Specialist FES Clinic.

Manage a clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based FES interventions and coordinating rehabilitation programmes with local and regional services.

Assess, prescribe and monitor FES equipment, ensuring safe and effective use by patients and carers.

Set patient‑centred goals and provide expert advice, education and ongoing support to patients, families and healthcare professionals.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and specialist services, including orthotics, to deliver high‑quality, coordinated care.

Maintain accurate clinical records, outcome measures and service activity data in line with professional and organisational standards.

Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and the delivery of safe, effective patient care.

Support the education and development of colleagues, students and wider healthcare professionals.

Contribute to service development, audit, research and quality improvement activities, helping to advance FES practice and rehabilitation outcomes.

Deputise for the FES Service Lead when required and contribute to the leadership and continuous improvement of the service.

To find out more details about this role, including a full job description and a comprehensive person specification, please review the attached documentation provided below.

• HCPC registration
• Grad Dip Phys / Diploma in Physiotherapy / Physiotherapy Degree
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Training in FES
• Active member of clinical interest group.

• Varied comprehensive rotations at junior grade.
• Significant experience as a Peadiatric Physiotherapist - working with children with neurological conditions, managing symptoms e.g. spasticity and using current treatment methods within the NHS
• Significant experience of assessing complex disability including children/ young adults with brain injury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological disorders.
• Experience in adult neurology and management of symptoms e.g. spasticity

• Knowledge and understanding of the paediatric rehabilitation process.
• Proven highly skilled ability to assess and treat children/ young adults with…