Location
London, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
31,944 – 34,937 per year
About Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is a renowned centre for world-class healthcare and one of the UK’s most respected NHS trusts. With a rich history of medical excellence and patient-centred care, they’ve built a collaborative team culture where every role matters. Their Rehabilitation & Therapies department is known for being both innovative and compassionate, especially when it comes to treating children with complex cardiorespiratory needs.
Job details
Benefits
- Skilled Worker Sponsorship – open to overseas applicants ready for an immediate start
- Dynamic team culture – work closely with physiotherapists, dietitians, and speech therapists
- Hands-on paediatric care – gain experience across wards, HDUs, ICUs, and outpatient clinics
- Learning and development – ongoing support for personal growth and career progression
- Meaningful work – be part of life-changing rehabilitation and therapy for young patients
Requirements
- Experience working with children in clinical or supportive roles
- Awareness of child development stages, especially from 0–5 years
- Completed NVQ Level 4 or equivalent therapy-based qualification
- Skilled in delivering care within scope and communicating effectively with families
- Physically fit for a role that requires moderate daily effort
- Knowledge of therapy team functions: physio, OT, SLT, dietetics
- Comfortable using computers and entering clinical data accurately
Bonus if you’ve got Makaton training or a diploma-level qualification. Experience in hospital or community settings is a strong plus too.
Salary Details
This role offers a competitive salary between £31,944 and £34,937 annually, aligned with NHS Band 4, and comes with full-time hours and generous NHS employment benefits.
About the Role
Based at Royal Brompton Hospital, with possible work at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, this is a chance to really make a mark. You’ll support infants and children with cardiorespiratory conditions, assisting across a wide range of therapy services. Whether you’re carrying out neurodevelopmental therapy, helping with feeding and communication programmes, or delivering nutritional assessments, your work will directly support young lives.
You’ll be part of a tight-knit multidisciplinary team, working on wards, in HDUs, ICUs, and outpatient clinics. Every day offers variety, challenge, and the reward of knowing you’re making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver therapy plans set by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other clinicians
- Support feeding programmes and communication development for paediatric patients
- Conduct basic nutritional reviews and update patient records
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with children, families, and the wider team
- Participate actively in ward-based rehabilitation and outpatient sessions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This job involves regulated activity with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the community they serve.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Royal Brompton Hospital, London
- Contact: Recruitment Department
Reference Number
APPLY-PAEDS-0425
How To Apply
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