Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated physiotherapist to deliver a high-quality paediatric MSK physiotherapy service. The successful applicant will play a key role in service development, quality improvement, and the implementation of innovative practice to enhance patient care.
Main duties of the job
* Manage and oversee the clinical processes involved in the MSK paediatric physiotherapy department.
* Perform as an autonomous practitioner, using advanced, specialised musculoskeletal assessment of paediatric patients including those with highly complex presentations.
* Assist in the management and planning of education programmes and in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of junior staff, physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Undertake advanced assessment and treatment of children and young people with complex musculoskeletal conditions, applying highly developed clinical reasoning, manual therapy, therapeutic handling, and specialist palpatory skills.
* Manage and address staff performance concerns in line with organisational policies, providing support, supervision, and feedback, and escalating issues to the Clinical Operational Lead where appropriate.
* Hold autonomous responsibility for a complex clinical caseload, independently undertaking all aspects of specialist paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice and clinical decision‑making.
* Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement, and research activities within the paediatric musculoskeletal service. Analyse findings, develop evidence‑based recommendations, and support the implementation of service developments, practice changes, and clinical protocols to enhance patient outcomes and service effectiveness.
Starting with NELFT
New starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undergo a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and allocation of equipment. The induction also involves meeting the executive team, senior managers and attending drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless they are currently a bank member of staff or part way through a probationary period).
High Cost Area Supplement Fringe
For posts in Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford, a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum £1,303 to maximum £2,198 a year pro‑rata for part‑time) is provided.
Working for Us
We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within North East London and Essex. The Trust invests significantly in staff development, equality and diversity initiatives and holds a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader accreditation. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment.
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