Paediatric Physiotherapy Technical Instructor

Job summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Children's Community Physiotherapy Team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Paediatric Physiotherapy Technical Instructor.

Due to a redesign of the service, the post will be integral in the design and development of this small team and delivery of quality services to Children and Young People in the community

The post-holder will work closely with the Community Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy teams to deliver high quality of care to a children with a wide range of conditions including: Neurological, Neurodevelopmental, Learning Disabilities and Complex health needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider Children's Therapy and Multi-Disciplinary Team.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Technical Instructor to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. You will be working with babies, children and young people with a range of health needs and will be committed to family centred practice. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that the health and wellbeing of our staff members is supported within this environment.

Main duties of the job

Detailed below is a summary of the role:

• To support the Community Physiotherapy Teams in the day to day running of the service in St George's Hospital and to work as part of a team to provide a high standard of service delivery.
• To provide high quality and comprehensive administrative support to the Physiotherapy Team, ensuring the smooth running of systems that support the clinical service.
• To assist in assessment and the delivery of appropriate packages of care in a variety of settings.
• Contribute to clinical governance/audit projects within local service as requested.
• Have responsibility for the safe use of equipment and toys with awareness of risk to self, children and carers.
• To prepare equipment and produce resources as requested by the Physiotherapist, to agreed departmental standards and sensitive to all issues of diversity.
• Accountable for own actions when working independently and recognises own boundaries seeking advice as appropriate.
• To act as a resource and support for other Band 4 and Band 3 Assistants and to work with the Physiotherapy Lead to update procedures as necessary.
• To support Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists in carrying out parent training and where appropriate staff training.

Please refer to the attached job description and specification for more information

About us

The Community Paediatric Physiotherapy department within St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are dedicated to providing high quality, goal orientated, child and family focused care to all children and young people while in hospital. The paediatric physiotherapists work closely with other members of the healthcare teams within and outside of the Trust as well as colleagues working in different agencies, particularly education and social care.

We work hard to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust carries the inner London weighting for pay and travel expenses during the working day are paid for by the trust.