Job summary
We
have an opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician who enjoys working with
children in an integrated multidisciplinary team. The applicant should have
completed varied post graduate clinical rotations and want to develop their
clinical skills further within the specialist area of Paediatrics. You will
gain experience in specialist areas including acute respiratory, neurology,
neurosurgery, neuromuscular, neonatology, oncology, orthopaedics,
musculoskeletal, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, surgery and
hepatology.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
08/12/2025
Planned Interview
Date
15/12/2025
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will work as part of the Childrens physiotherapy team providing
clinical care and helping to develop the physiotherapy service across the
Childrens Hospital. Children are managed on the wards, intensive care units,
neonatal units, specialist clinics, in the out patient department and in the
community. They will also support the out of hours service.
The
post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team including
medical staff, nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists,
play therapists, dieticians and psychologists. They will also be encouraged
to liaise with other agencies that support children and their families.
About us
The
childrens physiotherapy team is a team of approximately 40 physiotherapists
and physiotherapy assistants who work across Leeds Childrens Hospital. They
have a wide scope of experience and enjoy developing and teaching new members
of the team
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
perform physiotherapy assessment of paediatric patients with diverse
presentations, providing a diagnosis and to develop and deliver an
individualised treatment programme, seeking support from senior
physiotherapists appropriately.
To
assess, diagnose, plan and deliver physiotherapy treatment programmes to
patients with physical and psychological conditions in their care.
To
carry and prioritise their own clinical caseload as an autonomous
practitioner.
To
be responsible for their own continuing professional and personal
development.
To
be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive physiotherapy
treatment notes/records for each patient.
The
post holder will rotate around the paediatric clinical areas.
They
will be responsible for their own caseload within that specialty area.
Access to advice and support from a senior
physiotherapist is available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
perform physiotherapy assessment of paediatric patients with diverse
presentations, providing a diagnosis and to develop and deliver an
individualised treatment programme, seeking support from senior
physiotherapists appropriately.
To
assess, diagnose, plan and deliver physiotherapy treatment programmes to
patients with physical and psychological conditions in their care.
To
carry and prioritise their own clinical caseload as an autonomous
practitioner.
To
be responsible for their own continuing professional and personal
development.
To
be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive physiotherapy
treatment notes/records for each patient.
The
post holder will rotate around the paediatric clinical areas.
They
will be responsible for their own caseload within that specialty area.
Access to advice and support from a senior
physiotherapist is available.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within Paediatrics
Desirable
- Professional, hard working and flexible with a positive attitude
- Caring and compassionate Able to prioritise and organise and delegate as necessary own workload
- Able to function well within team setting
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment including the ability to impart information, on a daily basis regarding poor prognosis for rehabilitation.
- Able to deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to take direction and to learn from staff at all levels
- Able to supervise other staff e.g. assistants
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Moving and handling patients and equipment is a requirement of this post
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within Paediatrics
Desirable
- Professional, hard working and flexible with a positive attitude
- Caring and compassionate Able to prioritise and organise and delegate as necessary own workload
- Able to function well within team setting
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment including the ability to impart information, on a daily basis regarding poor prognosis for rehabilitation.
- Able to deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to take direction and to learn from staff at all levels
- Able to supervise other staff e.g. assistants
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Moving and handling patients and equipment is a requirement of this post
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
