Band 6 Rotational Paediatric Physiotherapist

We are seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric rotational scheme in the following areas of services:

Acute/MSK, Pre-school Special Needs & Special Schools, Schools Services (mainstream and special schools).

This post is within the Paediatric Physiotherapy team. This is an experienced rotational post, providing specialist physiotherapy to children and young people (CYP) in a variety of settings. These rotations are preschool special needs/primary special school, mainstream schools/secondary special schools, and acute paediatric inpatients and Musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatients. Each rotation is one-year duration. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with a range of physical and mobility difficulties and Special Educational Needs (SEN) within the specified rotation. A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). He/she will be expected to manage their own caseload, travelling between community and acute settings and working alongside teaching, medical and nursing staff to ensure specialist therapy programmes and educational plans are in place for children under their care. He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers, and colleagues in Health, Education, and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.

Main duties of the job

• Providing specialist Physiotherapy services to children and young people with a variety of conditions within Harrow both in the community and acute settings.
• Providing specialist advice, programmes, and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with physical difficulties.
• To provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists, assistants, and volunteers regularly on a day-to-day basis.

About us

We are:

• A large supportive, sociable, and friendly MDT team of 60+ therapists.
• Committed to the well-being of our staff.
• Easily accessible via public transport from central London and neighbouring counties.

We can provide:

• Flexible working.
• Time to ensure access to regular and ongoing CPD.
• Opportunities for shadowing in a range of settings.
• Clearly structured caseloads and prioritisation system.
• Highly structured induction.
• Access to clinical specialists in all areas.

In joining you will receive:

• Regular and ongoing developing therapist training as well as peer supervision.
• A consistent caseload to see through assessment, ongoing therapy and up to discharge.
• Opportunities to take a lead in projects and working groups linked to specialist areas of interest.

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENT

ESSENTIAL

Education/Qualifications

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP).
• Health Care Professions Council Licence to Practice.
• Evidence of CPD including attendance of post-graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy.

Experience

• Experience within NHS of post-graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics.
• Experience at a postgraduate level:
• Assessment treatment and management of children.
• Writing clinical notes and reports.
• Managing own caseload.
• Experience of working and teaching other professionals / parents / carers.
• Working as part of an MDT.

Skills and Knowledge

• Well established knowledge of:
• Assessment, treatment and management of children.
• The role of the physiotherapist in the Education system.
• Standards of record keeping and reporting.
• Range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP.

• Awareness of the differences of a Paediatric versus adult caseload.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP).
• Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Experience within NHS of post graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics.
• Experience at a postgraduate level:
• Assessment treatment and management of children.
• Writing clinical notes and reports.
• Managing own caseload.
• Experience of working and teaching other professionals / parents / carers.
• Working as part of an MDT.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Well established knowledge of:
• Assessment, treatment and management of children.
• The role of the physiotherapist in the Education system.
• Standards of record keeping and reporting.
• Range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP.

• Awareness of the differences of a Paediatric versus adult caseload.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities.

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre
275 Alexandra Avenue
Harrow
HA2 9DX

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333-G-HCS-1100