Overview
This fixed term post offers a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join an existing well‑established multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians and support staff delivering services to children and young people in their community.
Responsibilities
* Deliver assessment and evidence‑based treatments for babies, children and young people with neurological and neuromuscular conditions that result in movement impairment, global developmental delay, or physical and/or learning disabilities.
* Work in conjunction with colleagues in health, education, social care and other partner agencies to deliver seamless, coordinated care to patients and families.
* Contribute to differential diagnoses for children on caseload and assist in holistic care planning.
* Assess and deliver evidence‑based, holistic care for infants, children and young adults with movement disorders of neuro‑muscular etiologies, including those with complex physical disabilities and challenging behaviour.
* Instruct children, families and carers in the use of special equipment and orthoses, and jointly agree outcome measures to establish efficacy.
* Set therapeutic goals collaboratively with child, parents and carers.
* Demonstrate competency to practise as an autonomous practitioner within the Children’s Community Therapy Service protocols and guidelines under senior guidance.
* Manage caseload through regular reviews and demonstrate effective caseload management.
* Prepare Education and Health Care Plan submissions, statements for medico‑legal and safeguarding purposes, and work with multi‑agencies to contribute to holistic care.
* Delegate to and supervise junior staff and students and participate in service development and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Skills
* Experienced physiotherapist with a proven track record in paediatric care.
* Effective communication skills and a flexible approach.
* Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
* Enthusiastic approach to learning and service delivery.
* Experience of working with children.
* Strong caseload management and participation in performance reviews.
* Experience with education and health‑care planning and multi‑agency collaboration.
Additional Information
Additional hours may be offered if needed. This role is offered by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
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