Job summary
As a band 6 Physiotherapist working within our team you will be situated in the heart of a Children's therapy centre working alongside a dynamic team of Children's Physio's, Occupational therapists, speech and language therapist, dieticians, orthoptists and Orthotists.
The role is to cover maternity leave for a 12 month period.
The role will involve the management of children and young people with neurodevelopmental and musculoskeletal conditions from birth to 19 years who are already established within the service. This will be in a variety of community locations such as schools and colleges. There will also be the opportunity to support the management of new patients referred with neurodevelopmental and musculoskeletal conditions.
Our team puts personal development and wellbeing as a top priority. We have close links with education and 3rdsector parties to ensure a holistic approach to our patients care.
The team upholds a supportive environment to nurture personal and team development to ensure person centred, high quality care. We have regular peer support and supervision sessions.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of role
- To manage an existing caseload of children under the Paediatric Physiotherapy service (maternity cover)
- The role will also involve the physiotherapy assessment management of new patients referred with musculoskeletal conditions and neurodevelopmental conditions
- . The post holder will demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning skills and be able to interpret and analyse the results of treatment in order to modify accordingly.
- This role is based at the Bury Living Well centre but will also involve home visits and school visits if appropriate. Ability to travel between sites is essential
- The post holder will adhere to the clinical governance framework and be actively involved in quality improvement projects and improving user experience.
- There will be a supportive role helping to supervise students, assistants and education colleagues.
- The post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent 2-way communication between carers, education and social services staff and other health care workers.
- This post holder will require knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of paediatric equipment would be desirable but the post holder could be supported to gain this knowledge whilst in the role.
About us
As a band 6 Physiotherapist working within our team you will be situated in the heart of a Children's therapy centre working alongside a dynamic team of Children's Physio's, Occupational therapists, speech and language therapist, dieticians, orthoptists and Orthotists.
We have a comprehensive supervision structure and training schedule. The team also works closely with education and local authority colleagues.
The team also networks with other local Paediatric services for training and service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training / courses in specific clinical areas appropriate to the post
- Experience of hydrotherapy
- Evidence of postural management training
- member of the APCP
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Previous experience across a broad range of junior rotations
- Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality and risk management
- Basic understanding of computers and applications such as word, excel and power point
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven organisational skills including time management, effective delegation and prioritisation and the ability to complete a task
- Knowledge of trust policies
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Teaching and supervisory experience
- Able to travel between sites
- Specialist knowledge in Paediatric anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills
- Ability to work with and motivate others within a team
- Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
Desirable
- Service development experience
- Experience of working with electronic paper records
- Experience / knowledge of Paediatric therapy equipment
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training / courses in specific clinical areas appropriate to the post
- Experience of hydrotherapy
- Evidence of postural management training
- member of the APCP
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Previous experience across a broad range of junior rotations
- Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality and risk management
- Basic understanding of computers and applications such as word, excel and power point
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven organisational skills including time management, effective delegation and prioritisation and the ability to complete a task
- Knowledge of trust policies
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Teaching and supervisory experience
- Able to travel between sites
- Specialist knowledge in Paediatric anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills
- Ability to work with and motivate others within a team
- Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
Desirable
- Service development experience
- Experience of working with electronic paper records
- Experience / knowledge of Paediatric therapy equipment
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).