Advanced Physiotherapist (Burns & Plastics)
Location: Sheffield Children's Hospital, part time 20hrs per week, closing date 31 May 2026.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a highly specialised service that includes the assessment, treatment and management of children and adolescents within the specialities of trauma & orthopaedics, spinal surgery, limb reconstruction, Burns and Plastics.
* Act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children within these specialities.
* Provide specialist advice to other multi‑professional staff and provide clinical education and training to others including Band 6 therapists, assistant staff and students.
* Take a lead role in the management of more difficult and complex cases within a multi‑disciplinary team approach acting as an autonomous practitioner.
* Work as part of the BOPP's Sunday working service.
Benefits
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registration
* Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
* MSc in Paediatric Physiotherapy or equivalent
* Research qualification
Experience
* Significant and relevant paediatric Orthopaedic / PLRS / Spinal surgery experience
* Acute and on‑going rehabilitation experience
* Appraisal / supervision / teaching of more junior staff
* Audit / Research projects
* Active involvement in relevant CSP special interest groups or voluntary organisations
* Member of APCP
Knowledge
* Orthopaedic and surgical physiotherapy
* Normal Child Development
* Safeguarding procedures
* Audit / Research / Service Evaluation
* Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
* Advanced understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
* Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care.
* Understanding of the impact of chronic illness / hospitalisation on children and their families.
* Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family.
* Standardised Assessment tools
* Gait analysis and biomechanics
* Orthotics
Skills and Attributes
* Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately.
* Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records.
* Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations.
* Problem solving approach
* Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi‑professional team.
* Self‑directed learning
* Forward thinking / visionary
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to organise internal / external courses
* Ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact
Attributes
* High level of interpersonal skills.
* Reliable, punctual, flexible
* Personal use of a vehicle
Demonstrates Trust Values
* Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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