Job Title: Band 6 Locum Paediatric Physiotherapist - Chelmsford

Job Title: Locum Paediatric Physiotherapist Banding : Band 6 Location : Chelmsford Start Date : ASAP Duration : Ongoing Working Hours : Full or Part Time Rate : £24 - £27 per hour Job Description: We are seeking a Band 6 Locum Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our team in Chelmsford. In this role, you will provide physiotherapy management for children aged 0-19 with neurodevelopmental conditions, ensuring their motor development needs are met. What your responsibilities will be for this Physiotherapy role? As a Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist you will assess children presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions to develop individualized physiotherapy programmes aimed at progressing motor development and managing any associated symptoms. You will provide clear advice and create tailored physiotherapy interventions, facilitating goal-oriented progress for each child. You will write accurate SOAP notes and generate comprehensive reports for families and other professionals, as well as input recommendations to inform Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP) as required. You will conduct appointments in various settings, including clinics, homes, schools, and nurseries, depending on the child’s needs. You will liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to address the children's needs, coordinating onward specialist referrals and participating in health, social care, and education meetings, including safeguarding supervision. Qualifications and Experiences: Must be a registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Must hold a relevant degree in Physiotherapy. Experience working with children in a physiotherapy setting is essential. Experience working independently and collaboratively within an MDT is required. Must demonstrate confidence and competence in assessing children and making appropriate recommendations based on clinical observation. A solid understanding of typical child development to recognize deviations from expected growth patterns is necessary. Excellent communication skills with children aged 0-19, their families, carers, and educators are required. Ability to communicate effectively with children who may use alternative methods of communication. Must be able to write professional patient notes and reports accurately. Ability to manage your own diary effectively and adapt to service needs. Willingness to provide support or cover for substantive staff as needed. A valid driving licence is essential for community travel. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.