Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Neonatal Physiotherapist Advanced

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Job summary

We are seeking a Neonatal physiotherapist for a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave within our team.Join our dynamic and passionate AHP Neonatal team as an Advanced Specialist Physiotherapist! If you have a strong clinical backgroundin paediatric complex needs and neonatal care, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of high-risk infants.As part of our enthusiastic team of neonatal therapists, you will play a key role in delivering developmentally informed care across two neonatalLevel 2 units in Lewisham and Woolwich. You'll also contribute to the growth and success of our developmental follow-up clinics in the vibrantborough of Lewisham.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will provide vital clinical expertise, working closely with an established neonatal AHP team and collaborating with asupportive, multidisciplinary team. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking service dedicated to advancing neonatal care and ensuring thebest possible outcomes for our youngest patients.

To provide an Advanced Physiotherapy service to high risk neonates. With this post there is a need to be able to provide a specialist service in:o Neonatal careo Premature babies up until the age of 2 years of age.

To support the co-ordination and delivery of the Neonatal Physiotherapy services.To provide support and guidance to other therapists and the MDT as required.To work with Neonatal unit and community AHPs, supporting them to establish programs of support, facilitating delivery of interventionsrecommended ensuring they are able to meet children's physiotherapy needsTo collate statistical and activity data relating to the caseload of the clinician. To assist in the meeting of clinical targets. and performanceindicators.To ensure services provided are evidence-informed and to plan and participate in clinical audit, research and development related to team and tospecialist area

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF6063-A

Job locations

Kaleidoscope Children's Centre

Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a highly specialist physiotherapy service to children and young people in Lewisham, managing a highly complex caseload of clients with a variety of developmental disabilities.

The post holder will provide a highly specialist service in neonatal care, neurological and neurodevelopmental therapy assessment and follow up as part of the AHP neonatal team pathway.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a highly specialist physiotherapy service to children and young people in Lewisham, managing a highly complex caseload of clients with a variety of developmental disabilities.

The post holder will provide a highly specialist service in neonatal care, neurological and neurodevelopmental therapy assessment and follow up as part of the AHP neonatal team pathway.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration (Health Professionals Council)
Post registration (post-graduate) training relevant to paediatrics and neonatal care for example: NBO, General movements, HINE, Sensory baby, Sensory beginnings, FINE

Desirable

Member of APCP (Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists)
Member of CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Leadership training
Student supervisor course
Working at specialist level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD, includes M level accredited courses attended and clinical experience gained
Training: Bobath, Orthotics, CPIPSE, Aquatic Therapy, DCD, sensory integration, MAES

Knowledge

Essential

Significant experience as a Physiotherapist in children and young people's services.
Working in Neonatal unit and/or with pre-term babies.
Working in Neonatal unit and/or with pre-term babies.

Desirable

Evidence of specific area of service improvement/ development
Audit and research

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration (Health Professionals Council)
Post registration (post-graduate) training relevant to paediatrics and neonatal care for example: NBO, General movements, HINE, Sensory baby, Sensory beginnings, FINE

Desirable

Member of APCP (Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists)
Member of CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Leadership training
Student supervisor course
Working at specialist level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD, includes M level accredited courses attended and clinical experience gained
Training: Bobath, Orthotics, CPIPSE, Aquatic Therapy, DCD, sensory integration, MAES

Knowledge

Essential

Significant experience as a Physiotherapist in children and young people's services.
Working in Neonatal unit and/or with pre-term babies.
Working in Neonatal unit and/or with pre-term babies.

Desirable

Evidence of specific area of service improvement/ development
Audit and research

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Children's Centre

Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JD

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Children's Centre

Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JD

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)