Band 6 Community Paediatric Physiotherapist - NW

# 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…