As a Band-7 Physiotherapy Clinical Educator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Paediatric Physiotherapy. This exciting position involves overseeing the clinical education and development of Physiotherapy staff, ensuring that our services for children, young people and women are delivered at the highest standard. You will also deliver evidenced based, high-quality care to critically ill children. Main duties of the job The Band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapy Clinical Educator plays a vital role in the development, coordination, and delivery of clinical education within the paediatric physiotherapy department. This position combines advanced clinical expertise with educational leadership to support the professional growth and competency of physiotherapy staff, students, and trainees. The Clinical Educator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of care for paediatric patients while promoting a culture of continuous learning and excellence. The candidate will have strong respiratory clinical skills and participate in the out of hours rota. About us Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Childrens Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Womens Hospital is one of two dedicated womens hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy (MCSP) • HCPC Registration • Attended relevant Post Graduate courses/qualifications in relation to respiratory care • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (HE) or working towards Desirable • Degree at Masters level • Relevant leadership/management course • Recognised coaching/mentoring qualification Knowledge & Nature of Experience • Previous experience of paediatric respiratory physiotherapy at band 6 level (or equivalent) or previous experience of adult respiratory physiotherapy (or equivalent) at band 7 level. • Extensive broad based post-graduate experience in paediatrics and respiratory. • Evidence of teaching in a variety of settings using a range of different education and learning strategies. • Evidence of participation in audit/research projects • Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working • Evidence of supporting caregivers • Experience of training and supervising other professionals in specialist area Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential • Able to deal with a busy workload • Able to organise /delegate workload • Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills • Knowledge of current professional issues and government policies relating to service provision Desirable • Able to deal with stress and increased working pressures • Understanding of resource management and skill-mix • Able to respond to changes in working practice Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential • Able to keep clinically updated and to deepen interest in respiratory care and across Physiotherapy • Able to participate in the out of hours rota • Desire to improve management and leadership skills • Record of continuing professional development • Awareness of needs of individuals from the diverse population • Able to demonstrate basic computer skills Desirable • Membership of specialist interest group e.g. APCP, ACPRC, ACPCF • Previous experience of managing a service/team Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential • Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills • Ability to manually handle patients and equipment • Awareness of limitations • Able to use initiative • Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability • Able to demonstrate the trust values • Demonstrates professionalism and positive manner • Demonstrates self-motivation and forward thinking Desirable • Desire to work efficiently and offer a good service Other Requirements • Good Health Record • Able to travel to off-site locations and patients homes