Specialist Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

NHS; Ealing; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job description

Specialist Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

We have a great opportunity for a physiotherapist to continue their development in the field of Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. The post will be providing physiotherapy intervention to children and young people aged 0-18 with Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic and Rheumatological conditions referred to our service in Ealing. The caseload you will be responsible for will be highly varied and promote your clinical and professional development within a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist Physiotherapy interventions for children and young people (CYP) aged 0-18 with Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic and Rheumatological conditions across the Borough of Ealing, and to assist in the rehabilitation of CYP discharged from hospital, for example following acute injury, surgery or oncology treatment. They will be supported by a Band 7 Paediatric MSK Team Lead for their supervision, appraisal and development.

The post holder will provide evidence-based practice to meet the needs of CYP and assist in the delivery of an equitable service. They will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers, and with colleagues in Education, Health and Social Care. They will contribute to departmental meetings and clinical audit and research projects within this specialist area. They will take part in planning and delivering highly specialist training to other physiotherapists, professionals and parents/carers on all aspects relating to Paediatric Musculoskeletal physiotherapy. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, team player with some previous experience in paediatric physiotherapy and excellent communication skills. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team that is passionate about delivering a high-quality service for our children and families.

About us

We are a predominantly clinic-based service that also offers a shared care pathway with Great Ormond Street for Rheumatology, as well as lower limb and core rehab groups.

Professional development and training will be supported within our department by experienced paediatric physiotherapists and you will be part of an in-service training program. Development of excellent clinical skills will be promoted and supported by senior staff, along with access to external training available in line with your personal development plan.

We are proud to say the service has high levels of user satisfaction, with 100% of parents & children happy or very happy with the level of treatment and care they received from the face-to-face service and the rehab group.

We are based in the London borough of Ealing, which is a vibrant and diverse Borough that has good transport links to the centre of London by tube, bus and road.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Provision and development of Paediatric Musculoskeletal services in Ealing
2. Training and supervision of Band 5 Physiotherapist & Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant
3. Support Clinical Lead in achieving Key Performance Indicators and maintaining data quality within the service
4. Working with the Local Authority to deliver community-based rehab groups

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

1. To work as an autonomous practitioner to provide highly specialised assessment and treatment of children with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions.
2. To assist in the rehabilitation of children with neuromuscular conditions and complex needs, including those with life limiting conditions, following hospital admission or surgery, as well as children undergoing oncology treatment.
3. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
4. To contribute to the development of the Paediatric Musculoskeletal service.

Working Relationships and Communication Requirements

1. To provide and receive complex, sensitive information. To communicate this effectively with patients, families/carers, physiotherapy colleagues, other health care professionals and outside agencies involved, in written or verbal format, minimising barriers to communication.
2. To employ excellent communication skills such as persuasion, motivation and clear explanations to encourage parents, children and staff, in the many settings to carry out the treatment programmes as recommended.
3. To attend case conferences and meetings where relevant, in order to contribute highly specialist, relevant information.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• CSP Registration
• APCP Membership
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
• Post-graduation training in Paediatrics

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong evidence of previous experience working with children/young people with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions
• Knowledge of appropriate assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for children and young people with musculoskeletal related conditions
• Experience of supervising Junior Staff/Physiotherapy Assistants/Students
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and with other agencies such as Social Services and Education
• An understanding of the practical application of Clinical Governance, and evidence of participation in service development and audit
• Delivery of in-service and multi-agency training
• Evidence of basic rotations in areas such as respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics, etc.
• Knowledge of relevant National Policies and Procedures
• Previous experience of working in the UK Health Service or similar health economy

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Ability to prioritise & practice effective time management in the face of conflicting demands
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including problem solving, negotiation & managing difficult situations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro rata per annum incl. HCAS