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Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
The closing date is 13 July 2025
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:
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
Schools Services (mainstream and special schools)
Main duties of the job
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 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
About us
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.
Job 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
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.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
£42,939 to £50,697 a yearper annum incl HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
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