We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to become a pivotal part of our innovative and forward-thinking team, serving the diverse communities of the City of London and Hackney.
Role Overview:
In addition to our core community offer, our service aims to cover:
* Neonatal unit
* Special Schools
* Orthotics & Gait
* Paediatrics MSK
* The successful applicant may be required to work and lead in any of these areas and in addition to these leadership responsibilities, you will manage a small, complex clinical caseload and provide mentorship to junior staff members.
Key responsibilities - Special Schools
Lead and manage specialist area, including overseeing referrals and maintaining a mixed caseload of children aged 0-19
Work closely with consultant paediatricians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, specialist paediatric care.
Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to junior physiotherapy colleagues, assistants, and students, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Offer expert advice on neuro-developmental disorders and complex neuro-muscular conditions, contributing to multidisciplinary and inter-agency discussions.
Integrate universal and targeted interventions, including training for the wider workforce, drop-in clinics, specialist groups and aqua / hydrotherapy, promoting comprehensive therapeutic support.
Stay abreast of advancements in paediatric physiotherapy, disseminate new knowledge, and participate in service policy development as delegated by the Clinical Lead.
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion for all our people at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud to be in one of the most diverse locations in the country, with nearly 90 different languages spoken as a main language, and we champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our employment practices and service delivery. Every member of our staff is expected to understand, commit to, and champion equality, diversity and inclusion throughout their work.
The post holder will provide high-quality, specialist physiotherapy services to children and young people across various community, hospital, and home settings. Responsibilities include independent and multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment in locations such as The Child Development and Disability Service at the HARK, GP surgeries, Early Years and community settings, nurseries, mainstream and special schools as well as in clients' homes.
They will work in partnership with children young people, engaging them in their intervention and ensuring they are involved at each step and are well informed.
To occasionally work evening or weekend sessions to attend school or community events.