Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Job overview

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric rotational scheme. This scheme offers the opportunity to gain a broad experience in Paediatrics through yearly rotations in the following areas of services:-

MSK

Pre-school Special Needs & Special Schools

Schools Services (mainstream and special schools)

Main duties of the job

A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). 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.

The post holder will contribute to departmental meetings, clinical audit/research and projects. They will provide advice and deliver training to other professionals and parents/carers on all aspects of paediatric physiotherapy. He/she will provide clinical education and training to physiotherapy students and will supervise the work of the PTA’s and LSA’s.

The main specific areas of responsibility for this post are:

• Providing specialist Physiotherapy services 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

Working for our organisation

You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed job descriptions and job responsibilities please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• HCPC registration
• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and registered member of CSP
• Evidence of CPD including attendance of postgraduate short courses relevant to Paediatric Physiotherapy

Experience

• Experience within the NHS of postgraduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology and paediatrics
• Experience at a postgraduate level: assessment treatment and management of children
• Experience at postgraduate level: writing clinical notes and reports
• Experience at postgraduate level: managing own caseload
• Experience of working with and teaching other professionals/parents/carers
• Experience working at part of an MDT

Skills and Knowledge

• Well established knowledge of assessment, treatment and management of children
• Understanding of the role of the physiotherapist in the Education system
• Established knowledge of the range of appropriate therapeutic intervention and equipment relevant to CYP in the community setting
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.