Job Title: Band 6 Locum Paediatric Physiotherapist - Chelmsford

The role

You will provide physiotherapy management for children aged 0-19 with neurodevelopmental conditions. You will assess children, develop individualized programmes, and conduct appointments in clinics, homes, schools, and nurseries.

What you will do

• Assess children presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions
• Develop individualized physiotherapy programmes
• Provide clear advice and create tailored physiotherapy interventions
• Write accurate SOAP notes
• Generate comprehensive reports for families and other professionals
• Input recommendations to inform Education, Health, and Care Plans
• Conduct appointments in clinics, homes, schools, and nurseries
• Liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate onward specialist referrals
• Participate in health, social care, and education meetings

Required qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Relevant degree in Physiotherapy
• Experience working with children in a physiotherapy setting
• Experience working independently and collaboratively within an MDT
• Confidence and competence in assessing children and making appropriate recommendations
• Solid understanding of typical child development
• Excellent communication skills with children aged 0-19, families, carers, and educators
• Ability to communicate effectively with children who may use alternative methods of communication
• Ability to write professional patient notes and reports accurately
• Ability to manage your own diary effectively
• Willingness to provide support or cover for substantive staff
• Valid driving licence

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency that focuses on understanding specialties and finding the best opportunities for professionals.