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Specialised Children's Physiotherapist, Milton Keynes
Client: Milton Keynes University Hospital
Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 507dbf5f8082
Job Views: 3
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
Children's Physiotherapist
Band 5 – 6 development role or Band 6 with appropriate experience/skills
Department: Therapies
Band 6: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: Full time and part time posts available (Minimum 22.5 hours/week contracts)
The Therapy team at MKUH is looking for two enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapists to join our Children’s Physiotherapy Team.
The posts are also available as development roles to facilitate progression from band 5 to band 6 through an intensive period of development and support.
Candidates should have completed some post-registration clinical practice and gained core experiential learning in areas such as respiratory medicine, critical care, respiratory on-call working, acute medicine, or older people's medicine.
Appointed clinicians will initially work in a vacant band 6 position but remain in a band 5 tier during their development program. Movement to band 6 will occur once competencies are met, typically within 4-8 months depending on experience and progress.
For more information or an informal discussion, contact Sarah Knight, Children’s Physiotherapy Service Lead, via email.
Interview date: 06 June
Main duties of the job
* Provide high-quality evidence-based assessment and treatment of children and young people aged 0-19 with various conditions.
* Manage own caseload and assist team members as needed; undertake all clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
* Conduct evidence-based audits and quality improvement projects.
* Recommend practice changes to the Lead Physiotherapist.
* Participate in 12-month band 6 rotations within Children's Physiotherapy to gain diverse experience.
We welcome candidates who may not have completed all domains but demonstrate high critical thinking, self-awareness, leadership, and self-directed learning. Paediatric experience is not mandatory.
Please specify in your application which band 5 rotations you've completed and your preferred hours (full or part-time), to be discussed at interview.
Working for our organisation
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, staff are valued and supported with benefits such as:
* Free on-site parking
* Free tea and coffee
* Flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Staff health and well-being programmes
The hospital is a university teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Buckingham, involved in research and education to improve patient care. Rated good by the CQC, it is undergoing significant investment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The team provides physiotherapy services to children and young people aged 0-19 in various settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, special needs schools, and hydrotherapy.
The post involves working across multiple locations, including Stony Stratford Health Centre, Milton Keynes Hospital, and Redway School.
Clinical responsibilities
Accountable for all aspects of own work, ensuring high standards of clinical care, including assessment and management of complex cases.
Professional responsibilities
Maintain CPD, stay updated with new trends, and incorporate them into practice. Provide teaching and support to junior staff and students.
Organisational responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate junior staff, students, and assistants, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
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