Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Children's Physiotherapy (PT) team at Crawley Child Development Centre (CDC) as a Band 4 Paediatric Physiotherapist Assistant Practitioner. This is a part time permanent position working alongside our PT Teams in the CDC and at schools supporting individuals and groups of people to achieve their PT goals. You will support the registered clinicians in reviewing the goals of the children and young people (CYP) who use the service, working with the parents/carers and school to ensure the best possible level of care is being provided to the child. You will develop your skills as part of the Physiotherapy team to provide Physiotherapy interventions and treatments, overseen by a qualified and experienced Physiotherapist. The role of the PT assistant is to implement the treatment plan outlined by the qualified Physiotherapist. You will also work alongside a wider multi-disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Specialist Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists and Doctors.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Responsibilities
* Assist registered Physiotherapists in day-to-day duties, supporting children and young people with a range of difficulties under supervision.
* Deliver treatment and care programmes to clients on an individual or group basis following guidance and care plans devised by registered clinicians.
* Be clinically responsible for a caseload of patients who have been delegated, and progress/manage own caseload within structured parameters.
* Use initiative and provide feedback to the relevant registered member of staff.
* Report and document variances in a patient’s condition or planned pathway of care to the registered member of staff.
* Be responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work and maintain high standards of clinical care as defined by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
* Demonstrate competency in carrying out the specified role and participate in skill sharing and role development in line with competency frameworks.
* Assist patients within an agreed caseload under the direction of the therapist, using predetermined protocol.
Working arrangements
The post requires travel within Crawley/Horsham area, and occasionally within the wider geographical areas within the trust (e.g. for training days). You will work with children and young people in education settings (including Special Schools), in clinics based at the CDC, and occasionally in people’s homes.
Why work for us?
* Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
* Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
* Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
* Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values - Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence - guide everything we do.
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