This is a fixed-term post for 12 months providing specialist MSK Outpatient physiotherapy to children and young people (CYP) in outpatient clinic settings. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with musculoskeletal issues and/or physical and mobility difficulties. A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). The post holder will manage their own caseload across multiple clinic sites and collaborate with CYP, parents/carers, and colleagues in Health, Education, and Social Services to plan and deliver services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Providing specialist MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy services for children and young people with various MSK conditions within Hillingdon.
2. Offering specialist advice, programmes, and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with MSK conditions.
3. Supervising the work of band 5 physiotherapists and students, as appropriate.
Candidate Requirements:
* Enthusiastic, currently HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
* Interest in clinical audit, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement projects.
* NHS Physiotherapy experience.
* Excellent paediatric musculoskeletal skills.
* Interest in service development and redesign, with opportunities for managerial experience and training.
* Desire to work part-time on a fixed-term contract.
We Offer:
* Friendly work environments.
* Supported Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
* Clinical supervision from experienced Band 7 physiotherapists.
* Varied caseload.
* Opportunities for involvement in service development and redesign.
* Outer London Weighting & Cost of Living Allowance.
Work Environment:
You will work across small outpatient clinics at GP surgeries, health centres, and the Hillingdon Child Development Centre at Wood End Clinic.
Professional Responsibilities:
1. Accountability for all aspects of your clinical practice.
2. Comprehensive assessment of patients with diverse or complex presentations.
3. Formulating and delivering specialised individual physiotherapy treatment programmes.
4. Evaluating patient progress and modifying treatment plans as needed.
5. Developing clinical diagnoses, prognoses, and discharge plans.
6. Working in the community setting, which may include lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist.
7. Ensuring the safe and competent use of all equipment and appliances used by patients.
Note: Previous applications need not apply.
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