Children's Physiotherapist

Job summary

Are you a passionate, innovative and proactive Children's Physiotherapist? Would you like to develop your clinical skills in our supportive and well established Children's Therapy Team in Southampton & South West Hampshire? Read on...

This post would be suitable for a Newly Qualified or recently qualified Physiotherapist, and comes with fantastic support and supervision from the whole team!

The postholder will join an integrated therapy team working in partnership with families, other professionals from health, education and social care agencies. As part of a multi-disciplinary and multiagency team, you will provide services for children with a range of neurological, developmental and physical needs.

You will gain experience across various settings; particularly in clinics, mainstream nurseries and schools and specialist settings. Having a particular interest in supporting children with physical disabilities is essential.

You will require excellent communication skills with children, families and professionals and having access to your own transport is essential.

Main duties of the job

To work independently, with guidance and support from senior colleagues, in community clinics, mainstream schools and specialist provisions providing a Physiotherapy Service to a variable caseload of preschool and school aged children many of whom will have special needs.

To work in partnership with parents, school staff, and children, and in liaison with other healthcare staff and the primary care team, to deliver integrated specialised packages of care to children with a range of physical difficulties.

To train students, other healthcare professionals and staff from other agencies who work with children with physical difficulties.

HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust's Integrated Children's Therapy service is for children aged 0-19 who experience challenges with Physical disability, daily functional activities, eating and drinking skills, speech, language and communication.

This is a community service delivered in children's homes, pre-school settings, Children's Centres, mainstream schools, special schools, and community clinics.

Physiotherapists, podiatry, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists work together with children and their families as part of multi-agency teams with Health Care professionals across acute and community services, Education, social care colleagues and Equipment providers, to enable children achieve their therapy goals.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit L5 & L6 Swan Centre

Swan Shopping Centre, Wells Place

Eastleigh

Hampshire

SO50 5FX

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit L5 & L6 Swan Centre

Swan Shopping Centre, Wells Place

Eastleigh

Hampshire

SO50 5FX

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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