We are looking to recruit an experienced Physiotherapist to support the service delivery for children & young people with complex needs across Worcestershire. The role aims to deliver Physiotherapy evidence-based clinical pathways to support improved health outcomes for children with complex conditions. The job share post of 22.5 hours, is countywide and will be based at one of our North bases within Worcestershire.

The postholder will bring clinical experience and expertise to the role at an exciting time of supporting the transformation of Physiotherapy services for children with complex needs. The successful applicant will demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in Physiotherapy to include the provision around specialist equipment. The post holder will work collaboratively with the MDT to deliver service improvement and provide leadership as required.

Main duties of the job

This exciting role involves being a key member of the Children's Physiotherapy clinical leadership team helping to shape the physical disability service for Physiotherapy. You will oversee projects and quality improvement initiatives to design and embed new ways of working to meet the needs of those with complex physical needs.

You will sit within the community Physiotherapy team providing specialist assessments, interventions and implementing effective outcome measures. You will have responsibility for clinical leadership of the Physiotherapy team supporting with clinical supervision, training and service development for this cohort.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience including work in a speciality at band 6
• Experience of working with children at band 6
• Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
• Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
• Experience of audit

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
• Member of CSP and APCP
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Health Centre

Bromsgrove Street

Kidderminster

DY10 1PG

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