We are seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric rotational scheme in the following areas ofservices:

Acute/MSK, Pre-school Special Needs & Special Schools, Schools Services (mainstream and special schools)

This post is within the Paediatric Physiotherapy team. This is an experienced rotational post, providing specialist physiotherapy to children and young people (CYP) in a variety of settings. These rotations are preschool special needs/primary special school, mainstream schools/ secondary special schools and acute paediatric inpatients and Musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatients. Each rotation is one-year duration. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with a range of physical and mobility difficulties and Special Educational Needs (SEN) within the specified rotation. A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). He/she will be expected to manage their own caseload, travelling between community and acute settings and working alongside teaching, medical and nursing staff to ensure specialist therapy programmes and educational plans are in place for children under their care. He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers and colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.

Main duties of the job

• Providing specialist Physiotherapy services children and young people with a variety of conditions within Harrow both in the community and acute settings

• Providing specialist advice, programmes and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with physical difficulties

• To provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists, assistants and volunteers regularly on a day to day basis

About us

We are:

• A large supportive, sociable and friendly MDT team of 60+therapists

• Committed to the well-being of our staff

• Easily accessible via public transport from central London and neighbouring counties

We can provide:

• Flexible working

• Time to ensure access to regular and ongoing CPD

• Opportunities for shadowing in a range of settings

• Clearly structured caseloads and prioritisation system

• Highly structured induction

• Access to clinical specialists in all areas

In joining you will receive:

• Regular and ongoing developing therapist training as well as peer supervision

• A consistent caseload to see through assessment, ongoing therapy and up to discharge

• Opportunities to take a lead in projects and working groups linked to specialist areas of interest

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENT

ESSENTIAL

Education/ Qualifications

Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)

Health Care Professions Council Licence to Practice

Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy

Experience

Experience within NHS of post graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics

Experience at a postgraduate level:

• assessment treatment and management of children

• Writing clinical notes and reports

• Managing own caseload

• Experience of working and teaching other professionals / parents / carers

• Working at part of an MDT

Skills and Knowledge

Well established knowledge of

• Assessment, treatment and management of children

• The role of the physiotherapist in the Education system.

• Standards of record keeping and reporting.

• Range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP

Awareness of the differences of a Paediatric versus adult caseload

Good written and spoken English

Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy skills

Good organisational skills and to prioritise own workload.

Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience within NHS of post graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics
• Experience at a postgraduate level: ? assessment treatment and management of children ? Writing clinical notes and reports ? Managing own caseload ? Experience of working and teaching other professionals / parents / carers ? Working at part of an MDT

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Well established knowledge of ? Assessment, treatment and management of children ? The role of the physiotherapist in the Education system. ? Standards of record keeping and reporting. ? Range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP
• Awareness of the differences of a Paediatric versus adult caseload
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Good organisational skills and to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

275 Alexandra Avenue

Harrow

HA2 9DX

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333-G-HCS-1100