Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within community paediatric physiotherapy for a part time 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist.
This role will require managing a busy paediatric physiotherapy caseload based at Redgrave Gardens Children and Young People’s Centre but also working in mainstream and special needs nurseries and schools. Children’s age ranges from newborns to 19 years of age.
You will be actively involved in our in house Orthopaedic clinics, be part of our Postural Management clinics and participate in joint working with the wider MDT.
Your role will involve supervision of technical instructors, students and Band 6 physios, including appraisals and teaching. You will be expected to work as an independent and autonomous practitioner, but will be supported in this role by a strong team of specialist physiotherapists and in close collaboration with a proactive and innovative team.
To be considered for this job you will hold a recognised physiotherapy qualification, be a member of the HCPC and CSP. You will have broad based postgraduate experience and demonstrable experience as a Paediatric Physiotherapist. Previous NHS experience is highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
To manage a full caseload in an allocated area of work within community paediatrics, ensuring each child receives the highest standard of care possible within resource limitations
To undertake the advanced assessment and treatment of children within the speciality who usually have complex and /or chronic conditions.
To liaise closely with parents, care staff and other professionals involved with this patient group.
To perform highly advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of children with diverse presentations and highly complex physical and psychological conditions, determine diagnosis, formulate, and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. Have responsibility for seeking clinical peer support and evaluation of work through appropriate networks.
Plan, supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students on placement within the paediatric section. Work closely with the university and comply with all the standards required for the degree level qualification.
Design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice and improve service delivery within the paediatric section. Identify and implement changes as agreed with the Community Paediatric Physiotherapy Lead.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further information and details.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have any further questions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Degree/diploma in physiotherapy
2. Evidence of relevant CPD
3. Postgraduate learning relevant to paediatrics
Desirable criteria
4. Evidence of leadership training
5. Membership of special interest group
6. clinical educator training
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Several years paediatric experience at band 6 level or above
8. Previous leadership experience
9. NHS experience
10. experience of clinical audit and service evaluation
Desirable criteria
11. Development of protocols and guidelines
12. Experience of working in liaison with outside agencies
13. Experience of being part of a committee
Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Specialist knowledge of a broad range of paediatric conditions
15. Specialist knowledge of paediatric physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques
16. Understanding of clinical governance and implications for service
17. Ability to related theory to practice
Desirable criteria
18. Awareness of local and national agendas within paediatrics
19. Knowledge of service improvement techniques
Communication
Essential criteria
20. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
21. Ability to pass on knowledge to others
22. Be able to overcome communication barriers
23. Able to present information in a clear and logical manner
Desirable criteria
24. Experience of makaton/alternative methods of communication
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.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 497325