Paediatric Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area PhysiotherapyGrade NHS AfC: Band 5Contract Permanent: One full time substantive role and one fixed term part time role.Hours
1. Full time
2. Part time
3. Flexible working
hours per week (Flexible working)Job ref -CHI-8- Site St Pauls HouseTown DerbySalary £, - £, per annum, pro rataSalary period YearlyClosing //5 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
We are seeking Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our Community Paediatric and Young Adult Physiotherapy Team. We have a fixed term part time band 5 opportunity and a full time substantive band 5 opportunity.
Our team of Paediatric and Young Adult Specialist Physiotherapists would be delighted to help you to develop your career in the exciting world of Children’s Physiotherapy. We are looking for innovative, motivated, adaptable individuals, who are passionate about physiotherapy, working with children, and working within the National Health Service.
The successful applicant will be required to have previous experience of working with children, and clinical experience working in neurology, orthopaedics and musculoskeletal settings at undergraduate level as a minimum. Is is essential that the successful applicant is able to demonstrate robust clinical reasoning skills and initiative, aswell as being able to lone work in a variety of settings including clinics, homes and educational settings (mainstream and specialist settings) across the City of Derby and Southern Derbyshire.
The service is forward thinking and supportive of new ideas. We operate flexible working arrangements. Regular supervision is provided and we encourage training and personal development. Access to transport is required and allowances are payable.
Preceptorship support is offered to newly qualified physiotherapists.
Ability to attend face to face interview is required.
Main duties of the job
To manage a designated caseload of children and young people (CYP) within a community setting (seen in clinics, homes and education settings) and provide appropriate physiotherapy input in line with service pathways, evidencing planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.
To provide physiotherapy advice to parents, carers and education settings leading to an effective package of care using clinical reasoning and evidence based/child centred principles, thus ensuring a quality service is delivered.
To seek clinical support from a Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist as necessary. This role may include a rotational element to enable opportunities for experiencing the wider Paediatric Physiotherapy role.
To supervise and teach students and technical instructors and provide clinical supervision for colleagues in order that all staff achieve their full potential.
To participate in the planning and development of the service to ensure a quality service is delivered against the modernisation agenda.
To work closely with the multi-agency team to ensure physiotherapy is fully integrated into the CYP’s care plan.
Working for our organisation
'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' benefits include:
4. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
5. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
6. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
7. Generous NHS pension scheme
8. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
9. Health service discounts and online benefits
10. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
11. Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
12. Health and wellbeing opportunities
13. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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“As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the website ”
“It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. “
Person specification
Attainment and qualification
Essential criteria
14. Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
15. HCPC Registered (Health & Care Professions Council)
16. Pre registration experience in relevant settings (community and work with children)
Desirable criteria
17. APCP member
18. Post registration physiotherapy experience
19. Experience working in Paediatrics/Learning Disabilities/Neurology.
20. Experience of working with children
21. Experience in a community setting
22. Evidence to support post-graduate courses and learning opportunities in Paediatric Physiotherapy relevant topics
23. Student placement in paediatric physio
24. CSP membership
Skills
Essential criteria
25. Good organisation skills
26. Good command of spoken and written English language to meet needs of this professional role
27. Ability to delegate and supervise others
28. Good communication and interpersonal skills
29. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
30. Planning and decision-making skills
31. Computer literate
32. ability to work flexibly and under pressure
Desirable criteria
33. Evidence of experience with audit, research and critical appraisal skills
34. Presentation skills
knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
35. Knowledge of clinical governance and risk
36. Knowledge of legislation relating to professional practice and children/disability (including safeguarding and child protection procedures)
37. Health and safety legislation including moving and handling
38. Awareness of normal child development and long term conditions affecting this such as cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions, developmental co-ordination disorder
39. Ability to work independently.
Desirable criteria
40. experience using electronic patient notes
41. Community experience of working with children with physical needs
42. Knowledge of current legislation/policies relating to children.
Disposition
Essential criteria
43. Passion for Paediatric Physiotherapy
44. Enthusiastic, and adaptable with a can-do approach
45. Ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact.
46. Ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages and abilities.
Special demands of the post
Essential criteria
47. Able to travel due to work purpose
Further details / informal visits contact
NameKirsty ButterfieldJob titleClinical Lead Paediatric PhysiotherapyEmail numberAdditional information
Paediatric Therapy Admin 0 option 2, then 5 and ask to speak with a member of the Physiotherapy Senior Leadership Team.