Job overview
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our community Children's Physiotherapy team based at Green Wrythe Lane Clinic, Carshalton.
This role is 3 days (22.5 hours) per week working with children age 0-19 years with a variety of conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delay and genetic conditions. The successful applicant would be working in variety of settings; including clinic, homes, schools and children's centres.
Main duties of the job
1. To work autonomously providing specialist Physiotherapy assessment, advice and treatment to children with a wide variety of conditions including Musculoskeletal, neurological, developmental delay and complex needs.
2. To travel to and work in a variety of settings including clinic, patients homes, nurseries/ schools and children centres.
3. To work closely with the multidisciplinary team, families, school staff and the wider health team to plan and provide assessment and treatment.
4. To actively contribute to clinical audits and develop of the Physiotherapy Service, facilitating improving client/care pathways and outcomes for children in conjunction with professional lead and team leader.
5. To carry out continual professional development as identified through clinical supervision and PDR, including in-service training and courses as agreed.
6. To provide training and clinical supervision to more junior team members in conjunction with Clinical Lead/ Team Leader.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details regarding the job description and person specification for this role please see attached document.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential criteria
7. Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
8. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable criteria
9. Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
10. Membership of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
11. Evidence of attendance to training in the area of Paediatric Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Post graduate experience covering core rotations
13. Experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches and practices, including the use of standardised assessments.
14. Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work
Desirable criteria
15. Specialist knowledge / experience in paediatric physiotherapy
16. Experience of equipment prescription and principles and its application in the paediatric setting
17. Experience in setting up new projects / initiatives
18. Experience of delivering physiotherapy within a clinic and community setting
19. Experience in supervising junior staff / assistants / students
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
20. Excellent written and oral communication skills
21. Ability to prioritise workload effectively
22. Good organisation / time management skills
23. Problem solving skills
24. Ability to perform manual handling tasks
25. Basic IT Skills: word, excel,, email, internet
Knowledge
Essential criteria
26. Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of physiotherapy
27. Understanding of national and local strategies for Clinical Governance
28. Adequate knowledge of care pathways to facilitate appropriate referrals
29. Knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities
Desirable criteria
30. Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools
Your recruitment team
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
NameEmily JolliffeJob titleTeam Leader for Childrens PhysiotherapyEmail addresse.Telephone number0208 296 4140Additional information
Please feel free to contact me for more information about this job role. My working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.