Job summary
Are you an experienced and passionate paediatric physiotherapist looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Band 7 Children's Physiotherapist to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team within our Children's Integrated Care Service.
You will offer a person-centred approach to children's independence and wellbeing and go the extra mile to ensure compassionate and personalised patient care. In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities which will be fully funded.
We are committed to creating a fulfilling department which prioritises work life balance and health and wellbeing. Please speak to us about how we can accommodate any flexible working request
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and interventions to children with complex needs.
Take a lead role in service development initiatives and quality improvement.
Support, supervise, and mentor junior physiotherapists, assistants, and students.
Work in partnership with families, schools, and other professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with trust policies.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio Clinical educators qualification
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Member of relevant special interest group
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Extensive level of post registration physiotherapy experience across a range of rotations and including respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions at band 6
- Extensive experience of liaison with other professionals and working as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
- Ability to work autonomously and to manage complex caseload in specialist clinical area
- Use of a car
Desirable
- Leadership experience.
- Previous experience in a Senior role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio Clinical educators qualification
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Member of relevant special interest group
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Extensive level of post registration physiotherapy experience across a range of rotations and including respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions at band 6
- Extensive experience of liaison with other professionals and working as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
- Ability to work autonomously and to manage complex caseload in specialist clinical area
- Use of a car
Desirable
- Leadership experience.
- Previous experience in a Senior role.
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).