Job summary
Always wanted to work with children? If so then this is the ideal opportunity for you. Suitable for either a newly qualified Physio or someone with post graduate experience looking at moving into paediatrics.
Due to internal promotion, a vacancy has arisen within our Band 5 Community Paediatric rotation, in our Paediatric Therapy Team. The rotation will provide opportunity to learn skills across all areas of community paediatrics, including:
- Special Schools: seeing children with a range of physical, neurological and genetic conditions;
- Musculoskeletal: treating children with acute and acquired MSK injuries and non acute post surgical rehabilitation;
- Community caseloads: working with children from 0-18 with, developmental delay, Talipes, Torticollis, gait and mobility issues and neurological and genetic conditions; within their homes, nurseries, schools and clinic.
In all rotationsyou will provide physiotherapy interventions with the aim of maximising children's physical abilities to engage in meaningful every day activities; and you will be supported by Band 6 and 7 Physiotherapists and work closely with assistants and Occupational Therapists in addition to the wider MDT.
Experience of working with children either on placement, or in a voluntary or paid employment role will provide a good foundation of knowledge of child development and the ability to engage with and motivate children.
It is essential that you hold a valid driving licence and use of a car for work.
Main duties of the job
You will:-Undertake assessment, advice and treatment to children with a range of conditions-Manage your own caseload of patients and maintain your own records as an autonomous practitioner with support and supervision of more senior members of the team-Provide blocks of treatment and run groups for children known to the Therapy Team-Provide Hydrotherapy alongside Band 6 and 7 Physios-Work together with other teams and agencies, parents and children, sharing information regarding therapy and outcomes and supporting the young persons overall outcomes, whilst ensuring their safety at all times-Support service development and auditWorking through a competency framework, as your knowledge, experience and confidence develops in the area of paediatrics, more challenges, complex caseloads and autonomous working will be introduced to develop your skills further, preparing you for your next stage in your career. In addition to preceptorship for all new graduates and clinical competency development, the team has a strong programme of in service training and peer support groups providing opportunities to learn from and with other members of the team and outside agencies.The Paediatric Therapy team is supportive of each other and driven to achieve the best outcomes for the children and young people of Salford.There is an established well-being programme for staff both in the team and within the wider organisation and a range of activities to welcome new starters into the team.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Greater Manchester Trauma Hospital and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, Salford is improving care for some of the sickest patients in the region, and delivers a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
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. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
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. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of CPD
- Car owner and driver
Desirable
- Post graduate physiotherapy experience in a community or neurological setting.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at undergraduate level including managing, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Under graduate physiotherapy experience within a paediatric setting
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Understanding of professional standards and code of conduct
- IT skills
- To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role.
- Knowledge of child Development
Desirable
- Post graduate physiotherapy experience within a paediatric setting
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Verbal communication skills
- Flexibility
- An understanding of CPD
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills demonstrating knowledge of, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of CPD
- Car owner and driver
Desirable
- Post graduate physiotherapy experience in a community or neurological setting.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at undergraduate level including managing, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Under graduate physiotherapy experience within a paediatric setting
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Understanding of professional standards and code of conduct
- IT skills
- To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role.
- Knowledge of child Development
Desirable
- Post graduate physiotherapy experience within a paediatric setting
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Verbal communication skills
- Flexibility
- An understanding of CPD
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills demonstrating knowledge of, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
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).