Job summary
Do you want to further your career in paediatrics? We have a band 6 vacancy in our large, well-established, supportive team of friendly and highly experienced physiotherapists.
You will be working for the Evelina Community Physiotherapy Service, across Southwark and Lambeth , seeing children between the ages of 0-19 from diverse backgrounds.
The service offers therapy to children with a wide range of conditions, in a range of settings, such as our child development centres, children's homes, schools (special and mainstream), nurseries and community/leisure centres. In addition, we offer therapy groups, orthotics clinics and joint paediatrician and neonatal follow up clinics
You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and experienced paediatricians.
The role will include at lease one, 6 month rotation into one of the Evelina acute teams, with whom we have close links.
We have a well-developed staff appraisal process and clinical supervision to support staff development. You will participate in regular professional governance sessions and be actively involved in service development projects. There will be lots of opportunities to develop your clinical skills and areas of clinical interests, supported by band 7 and 8a physiotherapists, who lead on a range of clinical lead areas.
Main duties of the job
You will work autonomously, supported by band 7 and 8 physiotherapists, to deliver physiotherapy intervention to babies, children and young people age 0-19.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in a range of community settings, including clinics, children's homes, schools, nurseries and community centres.
You will be actively encouraged to be involved in service development projects and other quality improvement initiatives to improve servicer user and staff experiences.
Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation
About us
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is guided by the Trust values -putting patients first, taking pride in what we do, respecting others, striving to be the best and acting with integrity.
Dedication to the communities we serve is at the heart of everything we do, providing high quality and personal care.
The Paediatric Community physiotherapy service is part of the Evelina London Children's Directorate within GSTT and sits within the Evelina London Children's community services .
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to a caseload of children aged 0-19 years of age, within the community setting. This caseload consists of children with a wide range of developmental difficulties and/or disabilities, and/or complex or multiple pathologies. Children will be seen in a variety of clinical settings including schools, childrens own home and clinics.
- To provide an advanced standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment, management and advice to paediatric patients aged 0-19, their families and carers within the community setting. The caseload consists of children with a wide range of development difficulties and/or disabilities, many of whom may have very complex or multiple pathologies.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner, unsupervised, and at times in conjunction with less senior team colleagues across a variety of locations within the community including patients homes, schools, clinics, hydrotherapy to meet the needs of the individual child.
- To develop specialist knowledge and experience in paediatric skills so as to become a specialist practitioner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to a caseload of children aged 0-19 years of age, within the community setting. This caseload consists of children with a wide range of developmental difficulties and/or disabilities, and/or complex or multiple pathologies. Children will be seen in a variety of clinical settings including schools, childrens own home and clinics.
- To provide an advanced standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment, management and advice to paediatric patients aged 0-19, their families and carers within the community setting. The caseload consists of children with a wide range of development difficulties and/or disabilities, many of whom may have very complex or multiple pathologies.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner, unsupervised, and at times in conjunction with less senior team colleagues across a variety of locations within the community including patients homes, schools, clinics, hydrotherapy to meet the needs of the individual child.
- To develop specialist knowledge and experience in paediatric skills so as to become a specialist practitioner.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- State registered physiotherapist (Health Care Professional Council)
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of APCP
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of paediatric neuro- developmental and neurological conditions
- Able to formulate care programmes in different settings
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Working knowledge and ability to use information technology ( IT) including an electronic notes system
- Able to organise and manage own caseload,
- Identify SMART goals linked to impairment and participation within the community.
Desirable
- Able to drive a car in the community setting
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of post registration experience as a band 5 physiotherapist in a rotational post.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working and multi agency working.
- Proven significant experience of paediatrics gained within post graduate job roles- must include orthopaedics, neurology/developmental paediatrics.
- NHS Community experience including EHCP and use of equipment (2)
Desirable
- Experience of orthotics, experience of outcome measures in paediatrics.
- Experience of managing other physiotherapists/ support staff.
- Experience of research/ audit or project work.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- State registered physiotherapist (Health Care Professional Council)
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of APCP
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of paediatric neuro- developmental and neurological conditions
- Able to formulate care programmes in different settings
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Working knowledge and ability to use information technology ( IT) including an electronic notes system
- Able to organise and manage own caseload,
- Identify SMART goals linked to impairment and participation within the community.
Desirable
- Able to drive a car in the community setting
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of post registration experience as a band 5 physiotherapist in a rotational post.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working and multi agency working.
- Proven significant experience of paediatrics gained within post graduate job roles- must include orthopaedics, neurology/developmental paediatrics.
- NHS Community experience including EHCP and use of equipment (2)
Desirable
- Experience of orthotics, experience of outcome measures in paediatrics.
- Experience of managing other physiotherapists/ support staff.
- Experience of research/ audit or project work.
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).
