Band 6 Children's Physiotherapist - Maternity Cover
Band 6 Children's Physio - Fixed Term 12 months - 30 Hrs a week
£45,953 - £54,254 pa pro rata inclusive of Hcas
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, forward-thinking physiotherapist to join our incredible team at Bromley Healthcare to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
We strive to deliver high-quality, efficient and specialised physiotherapy care to children and young people, aged 0-19 across all community settings including home, children's centres and educational settings. We are primarily are based at the Phoenix Children's Resource Centre but also work out of two special educational needs provisions.
We are looking for a focused, reliable and passionate physiotherapist with paediatric experience and knowledge, able to undertake assessments, clinical reasoning and treatment planning.
Our service offers a supportive team of highly skilled and experienced paediatric physiotherapists, with opportunities for you to train physiotherapy students and be involved in quality improvement projects.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the comprehensive specialist assessment of children and young people from a varied caseload, including those with a complex presentation, MSK and developmental concerns, using investigative and analytical skills.
To formulate with parents/carers and the child/young person an individual physiotherapy management plan using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
To work within the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other specialist health professionals, such as other therapies, child psychologists, health visitors, GPs, social care professionals, education services and others as necessary.
To be responsible for supervision, delegation and teaching of physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students.
To be able to work closely with the team around the child, ensuring physiotherapy management principles are embedded in the community in which the child learns, plays and is cared for.
To provide highly specialist advice for Education Health Care Plans.
To accept clinical responsibility for a varied children's caseload and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To assess children and young people for specialist equipment for postural control and to facilitate the provision of that equipment. To instruct those working with the child in the use of that equipment. To monitor new developments in specialised equipment, help in piloting new equipment and communicate with manufacturers.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A degree or diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognised training establishment
* Registration with HCPC
* Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
* Member of APCP
Skills
* Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
* Knowledge and understanding of postural management, equipment and orthotics
* Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage time efficiently
* Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Current UK driving license with car available to work
* Experience of supervising; physiotherapy assistants, physiotherapy students
Training
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Evidence of paediatric courses; Baby Bobath, Paediatric MSK, Neuro‑muscular conditions, Hypermobility
Experience
* Post graduate experience in a paediatric setting
* Experience and understanding of safeguarding children
* Understanding of EHCP process and reports
* Wide variety of paediatric experience; MSK, respiratory etc
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.
£45,953 to £54,254 a yearpa pro rata inclusive of Hcas
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