We have an opportunity for a band 7 clinical specialist physiotherapist in paediatric rheumatology for 12 months as maternity leave cover. You will join the paediatric outpatient team, consisting of our Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, paediatric rotational band 6 and 2 rotational band 5s. You will also work with our paediatric rheumatology team (Consultant and Nurse Specialist), working in clinics, daycare and inpatients (as needed). We are looking for a passionate and motivated Physiotherapist with a desire to share their paediatric skills and help to develop this exciting new service. Your enthusiasm and drive will support our vision to provide an age-appropriate service for children and young people with a focus on outstanding, compassionate clinical care.

The Therapy Department provides a seven day rostered service and the successful candidate will work on the weekend and bank holiday physiotherapy service roster most suited to your skillset.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist with a strong interest in rheumatology/musculoskeletal work. Ideally you will have previous experience of Paediatric Physiotherapy, however, applicants with experience only in adult musculoskeletal work alongside an interest in Paediatrics are welcome also as training and support will be provided. The post-holder will be expected to manage their own varied caseload for children aged 0-16 years, presenting with predominatly a rheumatology diagnosis (inflammatory/non-inflammatory) , as well as other musculoskeletal conditions.

You will work alongside the established paediatric therapy team, which includes our Clinical Specialists Physiotherapists who work in exciting specialities such as Cystic Fibrosis, Long Term Ventilation, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre and Outpatients as well as our new regional services: East Midlands regional Long Covid hub for Children and Young People and CREWS, a tier 3 obesity management service for LLR and Nottinghamshire children and young people with Complications Relating to Excessive Weight Service. You will also work alongside our multidisciplinary teams and our colleagues within the Community Paediatric service.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

This exciting role will involve:

• Working as part of the team in providing paediatric physiotherapy services to a diverse caseload of patients.
• Setting up and establishing physiotherapy provision within the Rheumatology MDT
• Maintaining a clinical paediatric (0-16 years or 18 years with special needs). Rheumatology/musculoskeletal caseload and providing high quality patient care using evidence-based treatment techniques.
• You will be expected to work closely with parents/carers, other members of the health care team
• Within the scope of the role, the post holder will independently plan, assess and deliver interventions where the understanding of role boundaries is essential.
• You will need to be able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team, be well-organised and a good communicator.
• Weekend / bank holiday rotas (as per skillset)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant post graduate clinical experience within a relevant specialist area to the equivalent of Master degree level
• oPrevious employment as a senior therapist in a relevant specialist area
• oEvidence of experience of managing and leading a team
• oDemonstrates specialist skills and knowledge in relevant clinical area

Desirable

• Experience of audit/clinical evaluation/outcome measures/research

Analytical and Judgment Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
• oEvidence of ability to evaluate, analyse and resolve issues and problems.
• oEvidence of ability to adapt to and manage change

Desirable

• oEvidence of experience of performance management

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma/BSc (hons)/MSc in Physiotherapy
• oHCPC Registration
• oEvidence of recent CPD specific to the speciality clinical area

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking relevant validated or accredited course at post graduate or masters level and or experience working to this level

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
• oDemonstrates knowledge of effective team working and evidence of multi-professional collaboration and joint working
• oDemonstrates positive approach, ability to motivate self and others

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations
• oDemonstrates a flexible and innovative approach to meet service needs

Desirable

• oEvidence of standard setting and service development
• oEvidence of willingness to take on new responsibilities and projects

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• oAll staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• oExpress enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

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