Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Physiotherapist with broad experience across all areas of Paediatrics. The successful candidate will be skilled in completing musculoskeletal / neurological / neurodevelopmental and respiratory assessments in a wide range of highly complex, rare conditions. We are part of the wider physiotherapy department and sit within the neurology physiotherapy team.
This post is part of an established physiotherapy service, consisting of a Band 8 metabolic and dermatology clinical specialist, a band 7 metabolic and endocrine specialist and a rotational band 6 physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a highly specialist physiotherapy service for children and young people (0-18 years) presenting with metabolic conditions both as in and out-patients working closely with the metabolic team. It is anticipated that the physiotherapist would play a key role in the MDT and liaising with local therapy services.
In addition they will provide holistic physiotherapy care to children admitted to the medical wards (renal, urology, metabolic, endocrine, gastroenterology) with a broad range of underlying complex conditions.
We are a forward thinking and dynamic team who are involved in MDT research and teaching. Good communication skills and team working abilities are essential for this post. You will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and physiotherapy colleagues to deliver a coordinated and holistic management including neurological and musculoskeletal input for children with complex and potentially long term conditions.
For further information about this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact Michelle Wood or Carey Eldred, via email at M or .
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Person specification
Values
Essential criteria
* Gosh Values
* Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
* Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* Health Professional Council registration
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of relevant CPD including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
* Member of appropriate Clinical interest Group ( APCP)
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Broad grounding in physiotherapy within an NHS setting with an understanding of professional issues and NHS reforms, and their implications for paediatric services.
* Significant post graduate experience in acute paediatrics to include children with complex disability as well as neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions
* Experience of organising input to a specific unit and contributing to the general running of a department
* Knowledge of functional and developmental assessments, adaptive equipment or orthotics to improve function
* Previous experience of clinical governance audit and research
* Supervision of physiotherapist, students and assistants
* Ability to undertake on call and weekend duties including being resident if required to meet 30 min on call response time
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Highly advanced clinical skills in paediatric physiotherapy, including neurodevelopment assessment, handling and treatment skills.
* Ability to work as a part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
* Able to motivate and develop others.
* Good communication skills across the age ranges and ability to work with and teach patients and families
* Able to prioritise workload using time management and delegation skills
* Computer literate, able to work within an electronic patient record
* Good teaching and presentation skills to other staff members
* Assessing children for the appropriate provision of orthotics, splints and equipment to aid function and management