Locum Specialist Acute Paediatric Physiotherapist

One of our NHS clients, a busy acute hospital in North London, is looking for an experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist to join their specialist team on a locum basis at none level. This is a varied and fulfilling role working across a range of paediatric settings. The hourly pay rate for this position is £26.00 - £33.00 P/H all-inclusive.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • A minimum of 12 months of NHS experience in paediatric physiotherapy, with a strong background in acute settings such as Paediatric HDU/ITU, general paediatric wards, neonatal care, or respiratory paediatrics
  • Proven competency in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy, including airway clearance techniques, ventilated patients, and management of conditions such as bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis, and neuromuscular disorders
  • Experience in paediatric neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment (e.g. cerebral palsy, hypotonia, developmental delay) is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with neonatal physiotherapy, including positioning, handling, and respiratory management in NICU/SCBU, is advantageous
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including with paediatric consultants, nursing staff, play specialists, and families
  • A Physiotherapy degree (MSc or BSc) and current HCPC registration
  • Up-to-date paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) certification
  • A compassionate, family-centred approach and strong communication skills for working with children and their carers
  • Availability to start within 2 weeks of confirmation and commitment to a minimum of 3 months

Benefits

Our market-leading benefits package includes:

  • Daily PAYE payroll
  • Weekly Limited Company & Umbrella payroll
  • A dedicated recruitment consultant who knows your specialism
  • Fast-track registration and compliance to get you working sooner
  • Training and support
  • An excellent refer-a-friend bonus
  • Access to Your Loyalty, our exclusive rewards scheme
  • Help with travel and accommodation
  • Access to roles across every NHS staffing framework in the UK
  • Access to a growing range of private-sector roles alongside our NHS work

About Your World

With over 20 years of healthcare recruitment behind us, Your World is proud to be the UK's leading supplier of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). Our team of specialist Physiotherapy Consultants have a reputation for placing high-quality Physios into the right locum roles, and it shows: we're rated 4.8 out of 5 and 'Excellent' on Trustpilot, from more than 340 reviews by the healthcare professionals we look after.

Sound like the perfect position for you? Click Apply Now or contact our team on 020 7220 0824. Alternatively, email Ozgur at [email protected] to find out more about our Physio jobs on offer in the UK.

Note: Trustpilot rating verified at 4.8/5 'Excellent' from 345 reviews (July 2026).

Job reference number: YW-5KOY

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