Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic B5 or B6 (depending on experience) Physiotherapist to work in our Paediatric Therapy Services.This post gives an excellent opportunity to work with children and young people with a variety of conditions.These include neurodevelopmental, developmental co-ordination disorders, MSK and respiratory.
The post holder will be based in the neurodevelopmental or acute team.The teams cover weekend, on-call and twilight services. Training will be given for these.
We particularly welcome applications from therapists who have experience of working with children and who enjoy sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.The services are mainly provided in an outpatient setting at the child development centre. Travel across UHD sites is expected.School, nursery visits, and occasionally home visits are completed as clinically needed.
We collaborate closely with the multi-disciplinary paediatric team and colleagues working in social care, health and education services. We are committed to delivering high-quality services for the children, young people and families we work with in a child friendly manner.
Applicants must be car drivers and have access to a car for work-related travel.This is a 9-month fixed-term post to cover maternity leave.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To be part of a team of therapists providing a highly specialised Physiotherapy (PT) assessment, treatment and advice service to children, 0-19 years and their parents/carers referred to the service, covering Bournemouth, Poole, and East Dorset.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the MDTs providing in-patient and out-patient physiotherapy services to children with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, medical, and neuro-developmental conditions, which affect their physical performance.
To be responsible for the clinical supervision and development of other members of the Paediatric Therapy Teams and to be a clinical educator for undergraduate students.
To provide advice and liaise with other professionals (e.g. consultants, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, orthotists) and disciplines (e.g. the community nursing team, Learning Disability Team, Occupational Therapists working in Social Care and Health, Education Staff etc), as well as networking with therapists in other departments and NHS Trusts.
To participate in continued professional development to support the development of the Paediatric Therapy service.
To provide training to colleagues, multi-disciplinary team and staff working in educational settings.
To be professionally autonomous and accountable for all aspects of professional activities related to patient management for children in the Poole, Bournemouth & East Dorset area.
To be a specialist physiotherapist with detailed knowledge of normal childhood development, childhood conditions, disease processes and prognosis.
To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy and to adhere to departmental equipment policy, including competence of all staff to use equipment, including but not limited to, patients, parents, carers, and other health professionals.
To report all complaints, accidents, and equipment defects as soon as possible, document accordingly and ensure appropriate action is taken by those responsible.
To work across paediatric therapy teams to gain experience in assessing and treating a wide range of conditions.
The split across teams will mainly be on a rotation basis but will also be flexible in accordance with fluctuating priority service needs.
To participate in extended hours, on-call and weekend working as required to ensure efficient therapy provision in line with the Trusts priorities.
To undertake any other clinical duties as may be deemed necessary and be prepared to work at any location across all the Trust sites and other areas where clinics may be held.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the MDTs providing in-patient and out-patient physiotherapy services to children with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, medical, and neuro-developmental conditions, which affect their physical performance.
To be responsible for the clinical supervision and development of other members of the Paediatric Therapy Teams and to be a clinical educator for undergraduate students.
To provide advice and liaise with other professionals (e.g. consultants, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, orthotists) and disciplines (e.g. the community nursing team, Learning Disability Team, Occupational Therapists working in Social Care and Health, Education Staff etc), as well as networking with therapists in other departments and NHS Trusts.
To participate in continued professional development to support the development of the Paediatric Therapy service.
To provide training to colleagues, multi-disciplinary team and staff working in educational settings.
To be professionally autonomous and accountable for all aspects of professional activities related to patient management for children in the Poole, Bournemouth & East Dorset area.
To be a specialist physiotherapist with detailed knowledge of normal childhood development, childhood conditions, disease processes and prognosis.
To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy and to adhere to departmental equipment policy, including competence of all staff to use equipment, including but not limited to, patients, parents, carers, and other health professionals.
To report all complaints, accidents, and equipment defects as soon as possible, document accordingly and ensure appropriate action is taken by those responsible.
To work across paediatric therapy teams to gain experience in assessing and treating a wide range of conditions.
The split across teams will mainly be on a rotation basis but will also be flexible in accordance with fluctuating priority service needs.
To participate in extended hours, on-call and weekend working as required to ensure efficient therapy provision in line with the Trusts priorities.
To undertake any other clinical duties as may be deemed necessary and be prepared to work at any location across all the Trust sites and other areas where clinics may be held.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Post graduate training in paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post grad - experience in MSK, respiratory, orthopaedics & neurology
- Supervision of student
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Working in a school environment
- Initiating a service development
Skills
Essential
- Communicating & engaging with children
- Assessment & provision of equipment
Desirable
- Therapeutic Handling of children
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Post graduate training in paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post grad - experience in MSK, respiratory, orthopaedics & neurology
- Supervision of student
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Working in a school environment
- Initiating a service development
Skills
Essential
- Communicating & engaging with children
- Assessment & provision of equipment
Desirable
- Therapeutic Handling of children
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
