Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our community Children's Physiotherapy team based at Green Wrythe Lane Clinic, Carshalton.
This role is 3 days (22.5 hours) per week working with children age 0-19 years with a variety of conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delay and genetic conditions. The successful applicant would be working in variety of settings; including clinic, homes, schools and children's centres.
Main duties of the job
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To work autonomously providing specialist Physiotherapy assessment, advice and treatment to children with a wide variety of conditions including Musculoskeletal, neurological, developmental delay and complex needs.
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To travel to and work in a variety of settings including clinic, patients homes, nurseries/ schools and children centres.
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To work closely with the multidisciplinary team, families, school staff and the wider health team to plan and provide assessment and treatment.
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To actively contribute to clinical audits and develop of the Physiotherapy Service, facilitating improving client/care pathways and outcomes for children in conjunction with professional lead and team leader.
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To carry out continual professional development as identified through clinical supervision and PDR, including in-service training and courses as agreed.
- To provide training and clinical supervision to more junior team members in conjunction with Clinical Lead/ Team Leader.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details regarding the job description and person specification for this role please see attached document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details regarding the job description and person specification for this role please see attached document.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
- Evidence of attendance to training in the area of Paediatric Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience covering core rotations
- Experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches and practices, including the use of standardised assessments.
- Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge / experience in paediatric physiotherapy
- Experience of equipment prescription and principles and its application in the paediatric setting
- Experience in setting up new projects / initiatives
- Experience of delivering physiotherapy within a clinic and community setting
- Experience in supervising junior staff / assistants / students
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Good organisation / time management skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks
- Basic IT Skills: word, excel, , email, internet
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of physiotherapy
- Understanding of national and local strategies for Clinical Governance
- Adequate knowledge of care pathways to facilitate appropriate referrals
- Knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities
Desirable
- Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
- Evidence of attendance to training in the area of Paediatric Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience covering core rotations
- Experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches and practices, including the use of standardised assessments.
- Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge / experience in paediatric physiotherapy
- Experience of equipment prescription and principles and its application in the paediatric setting
- Experience in setting up new projects / initiatives
- Experience of delivering physiotherapy within a clinic and community setting
- Experience in supervising junior staff / assistants / students
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Good organisation / time management skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks
- Basic IT Skills: word, excel, , email, internet
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of physiotherapy
- Understanding of national and local strategies for Clinical Governance
- Adequate knowledge of care pathways to facilitate appropriate referrals
- Knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities
Desirable
- Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools
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).
