Job summary
Two full-time Posts:
Post one: To cover Community / outpatients and special schools (main base Palmer Community Hospital, Jarrow).
Post two: To cover Community / outpatients and the regional CFS service (based between Palmer Community Hospital, Jarrow, and Children's Centre, Sunderland).
(Both roles will be expected to cover both sites where service pressures and demands dictate).
An exciting opportunity
has arisen to join the paediatric physiotherapy team. We are a multidisciplinary team providing a community
paediatric service for children ages 0-19 years.
You will work as a Specialist Physiotherapist at Band 6 across a range of settings, which may include special schools, mainstream schools, nurseries, community settings, as well as our main Hospital sites.
You will work with, and support, experienced Therapists, independently and with staff from other agencies. You
will be expected to have an understanding and desire to work with children of
all ages and special needs. You will receive appropriate and ongoing training
to support you in meeting the requirements of the role.
Main duties of the job
You will work with, and support, experienced therapists, independently and with staff
from other agencies. You will be expected to have an understanding and desire
to work with children of all ages, special needs and CFS (as required). You will be well-supported in your learning by an established, experienced team. You
will be required to demonstrate competent computer skills, have good
communication and organisational skills. You will have the opportunity to support
our MDT, Orthotic and internal departmental clinics. You will gain experience
and a working knowledge of safeguarding concerns.
You will be expected to undertake any other general duties asked of you. This is
an excellent opportunity to work in a large team with specialist clinicians.
You will be required to meet the travel
requirements of the Post.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work as a highly specialist physiotherapist using advanced clinical reasoning
skills to provide Trust-wide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment,
and advice to a varied caseload of clients including those who present with
musculoskeletal and complex neurological conditions. Practice will incorporate
collaborative working with, and guiding, junior physiotherapy staff.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work as a highly specialist physiotherapist using advanced clinical reasoning
skills to provide Trust-wide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment,
and advice to a varied caseload of clients including those who present with
musculoskeletal and complex neurological conditions. Practice will incorporate
collaborative working with, and guiding, junior physiotherapy staff.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate skills in specialist assessment, diagnosis and development of care plans, where clients have highly-complex needs.
- To be able to communicate highly-complex and sensitive condition-related information to clients / carers, multidisciplinary team members, other professionals often in the face of hostility and / or antagonism.
- Specific skills as follows: good interpersonal and communication skills including observational, listening & empathy skills.
- Proven analytical, judgement & reflective skills. Proven organisational and planning skills. Good presentation skills, both verbal & written. Ability to influence, motivate and facilitate development in others. Time-management and prioritisation skills. Evidence of leadership skills as well as ability to be a successful team member.
- A good level of skill in complex information processing of information / facts that require analysis, interpretation and where a comparison of a range of options at a service and clinical level is necessary.
- Skilled in contributing successfully to clinical teams for development of client care.
- Able to introduce innovative practice impacting on policy / service beyond own area of activity / Organisation.
- Developed negotiation & problem-solving skills within complex situations, & ability to facilitate these skills in others.
- Ability to assimilate, synthesise & present complex information / facts that require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options at a service & clinical level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within Paediatric Physiotherapy incorporating experience within a range of specialisms within Paediatric Physiotherapy.
- Awareness of the range of relevant standardised formal and informal assessments and therapy approaches for client groups within this specialist Service area.
- Experience of supervising all levels of qualified Physiotherapy staff, Assistants and students.
- Experience in designing and delivering training and education programmes to other professionals / students / parents.
- Training and experience in staff and student supervision.
Desirable
- Some management/leadership experience.
- Experience in the use of, and interpretation of, the relevant standardised formal and informal assessments and therapy approaches for client groups within this specialist service areas.
- Some experience of policy / practice development in specialist area.
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent.
- Evidence of extensive CPD and up-to-date knowledge within Paediatrics achieved through: post-graduate / specialist / advanced short Courses.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
- Knowledge of some specialist assessment tools relevant to Paediatric Physiotherapy.
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic assessments and interventions & an ability to compare & contrast relative benefits.
- Knowledge of the structure and functioning of the NHS, and how the Trust fits into the wider picture.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance / audit / research.
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals & the principles of partnership-working with key stakeholders.
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to monitor and audit this in own team.
Desirable
- Member of APCP or other Paediatric SIG.
- Knowledge of national and local policies & procedures relevant to health, social services & education and areas of responsibility.
- Attendance at management and leadership training to include, and not exhaustive of, short courses on a range of management and HR issues.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate staff and sustain developments.
- Ability to sustain prolonged positions and the physical demands of the role.
- Ability and knowledge of the moving and handling requirements of the role.
- Ability to sustain intense concentration on a frequent basis in all aspects of Service & Client Management.
- Requirement for speed and accuracy with keyboard skills.
- Ability to carry-out the travel demands of the job between sites and within the community.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate skills in specialist assessment, diagnosis and development of care plans, where clients have highly-complex needs.
- To be able to communicate highly-complex and sensitive condition-related information to clients / carers, multidisciplinary team members, other professionals often in the face of hostility and / or antagonism.
- Specific skills as follows: good interpersonal and communication skills including observational, listening & empathy skills.
- Proven analytical, judgement & reflective skills. Proven organisational and planning skills. Good presentation skills, both verbal & written. Ability to influence, motivate and facilitate development in others. Time-management and prioritisation skills. Evidence of leadership skills as well as ability to be a successful team member.
- A good level of skill in complex information processing of information / facts that require analysis, interpretation and where a comparison of a range of options at a service and clinical level is necessary.
- Skilled in contributing successfully to clinical teams for development of client care.
- Able to introduce innovative practice impacting on policy / service beyond own area of activity / Organisation.
- Developed negotiation & problem-solving skills within complex situations, & ability to facilitate these skills in others.
- Ability to assimilate, synthesise & present complex information / facts that require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options at a service & clinical level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within Paediatric Physiotherapy incorporating experience within a range of specialisms within Paediatric Physiotherapy.
- Awareness of the range of relevant standardised formal and informal assessments and therapy approaches for client groups within this specialist Service area.
- Experience of supervising all levels of qualified Physiotherapy staff, Assistants and students.
- Experience in designing and delivering training and education programmes to other professionals / students / parents.
- Training and experience in staff and student supervision.
Desirable
- Some management/leadership experience.
- Experience in the use of, and interpretation of, the relevant standardised formal and informal assessments and therapy approaches for client groups within this specialist service areas.
- Some experience of policy / practice development in specialist area.
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent.
- Evidence of extensive CPD and up-to-date knowledge within Paediatrics achieved through: post-graduate / specialist / advanced short Courses.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
- Knowledge of some specialist assessment tools relevant to Paediatric Physiotherapy.
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic assessments and interventions & an ability to compare & contrast relative benefits.
- Knowledge of the structure and functioning of the NHS, and how the Trust fits into the wider picture.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance / audit / research.
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals & the principles of partnership-working with key stakeholders.
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to monitor and audit this in own team.
Desirable
- Member of APCP or other Paediatric SIG.
- Knowledge of national and local policies & procedures relevant to health, social services & education and areas of responsibility.
- Attendance at management and leadership training to include, and not exhaustive of, short courses on a range of management and HR issues.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate staff and sustain developments.
- Ability to sustain prolonged positions and the physical demands of the role.
- Ability and knowledge of the moving and handling requirements of the role.
- Ability to sustain intense concentration on a frequent basis in all aspects of Service & Client Management.
- Requirement for speed and accuracy with keyboard skills.
- Ability to carry-out the travel demands of the job between sites and within the community.
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).
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