Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist who wishes to specialise in paediatrics to join Dudley Community Paediatric Physiotherapy Service.
We are looking for a physiotherapist, who wishes to develop their physiotherapy skills in the area of paediatrics. The successful candidate must have had a broad base of experience as a student and/or Band 5 rotations, including experience within the NHS.
Preferably the candidates will demonstrate some evidence of previous paediatric experience or working with children in a voluntary basis.
Main duties of the job
We offer yearly rotations within preschool, linking with neonatal services, children attending mainstream schools, musculoskeletal and special schools.
Opportunity to contribute to serial casting clinic, hydrotherapy, gait clinic, gym club and our in-house orthotics clinic to name but a few.
About us
We are an enthusiastic, motivated team who are passionate about providing a quality service. We have a well-established monthly in-service training programme for the whole team, with additional monthly training for our Band 5s &6s. As a new member of our team, you will have senior clinicians to work alongside and support you on a one-to-one basis as required. We have a package of competencies to help guide and support your progress.We are supportive of the team accessing relevant training courses and additional qualifications that then benefit the whole service
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job purpose is.To assess and treat children in a variety of locations.
To treat children presenting with a variety of complex neurological/neuromuscular disorders and musculoskeletal conditions.
To educate and advise parents/carers and the wider MDT, to equip them with the necessary skills to promote children's physical development and appropriate handling.
To work with children and their parents/ carers and the wider team (where appropriate) to develop a personalised plan of care to support the achievement of their personal goals and enable greater participation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job purpose is.To assess and treat children in a variety of locations.
To treat children presenting with a variety of complex neurological/neuromuscular disorders and musculoskeletal conditions.
To educate and advise parents/carers and the wider MDT, to equip them with the necessary skills to promote children's physical development and appropriate handling.
To work with children and their parents/ carers and the wider team (where appropriate) to develop a personalised plan of care to support the achievement of their personal goals and enable greater participation.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- NHS experience
- 3 A level or equivalent qualifications
- Registered with HPCP
- Knowledge of gait analysis and biomechanics.
Desirable
- Post-graduate courses relevant to paediatric speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with musculoskeletal conditions, neurology and respiratory
- Experience in NHS in acute and community settings
- Ability to prioritise and organise own caseload
- Ability to delegate work to assistants and students
Desirable
- Work with children in a clinical or voluntary basis
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy assistants
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of and ability to work as part of a broad MDT
- Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk
Desirable
- Understanding of child development
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Some knowledge of SEND and EHCPs
- Understanding of postural management
- Knowledge of orthotics
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
- Good communication skills with all ages and abilities
- Written accuracy and attention to detail
- self motivated
Behaviours
Essential
- We are compassionate
- We are Accountable
- We are Respectful
- We are empowered
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- NHS experience
- 3 A level or equivalent qualifications
- Registered with HPCP
- Knowledge of gait analysis and biomechanics.
Desirable
- Post-graduate courses relevant to paediatric speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with musculoskeletal conditions, neurology and respiratory
- Experience in NHS in acute and community settings
- Ability to prioritise and organise own caseload
- Ability to delegate work to assistants and students
Desirable
- Work with children in a clinical or voluntary basis
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy assistants
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of and ability to work as part of a broad MDT
- Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk
Desirable
- Understanding of child development
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Some knowledge of SEND and EHCPs
- Understanding of postural management
- Knowledge of orthotics
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
- Good communication skills with all ages and abilities
- Written accuracy and attention to detail
- self motivated
Behaviours
Essential
- We are compassionate
- We are Accountable
- We are Respectful
- We are empowered
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).
