Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified physiotherapist to join ourChildren's Therapy Service working in our West Lancashire Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking paediatric Physiotherapist looking for their next challenge. This post is suitable for somebody already working as a Band 6 in paediatrics or an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist who has a real desire to learn, transfer and develop their skills in Children's Therapy.

The Children's Therapy Service is a community service that is commissioned for ages 0-19. We provide opportunities to develop skills and experience in paediatric MSK, Early Years, Coordination Difficulties, Neurological and Long Term Conditions, all of which are driven by strong clinical leadership. We operate across a variety of community settings including special and mainstream schools, clinics, and within a home setting.

Main duties of the job

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an exciting place to work as a Physiotherapist. We have sound professional structures to lead and inspire our Physiotherapy workforce. We are dedicated to developing our workforce within LSCFT. You will be supported in gaining skills in advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving as well as skills in complex assessment and intervention. Experience in paediatrics is desirable but not essential, you will be supported to develop your clinical competencies alongside permanent members of staff.

We offer a robust Trust and team induction and training opportunities. We have a strong clinical and professional leadership team who are invested in supporting and developing staff in line with the Trust's commitment towards staff well-being including flexible working options. We, in turn, would welcome someone who shows the willingness to support the continued development of themselves and others as well as the service.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN782-SHA-A

Job locations

Birleywood Health Centre

Skelmersdale

WN8 9BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
  • Current Professional Registration with HCPC
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Evidence of formal training / self-study / specialist experience to post graduate level

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance framework & implications for practice, including audit and research governance
  • Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for children with diverse needs.
  • Knowledge of a range of therapy techniques and programmes for children with diverse needs/ related to client group
  • Knowledge of research, evidence-based practice and current issues relating to client group

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
  • Able to work independently as lead specialist.
  • Ability to manage children with challenging behaviours
  • Demonstrating good leadership skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
  • Current Professional Registration with HCPC
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Evidence of formal training / self-study / specialist experience to post graduate level

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance framework & implications for practice, including audit and research governance
  • Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for children with diverse needs.
  • Knowledge of a range of therapy techniques and programmes for children with diverse needs/ related to client group
  • Knowledge of research, evidence-based practice and current issues relating to client group

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
  • Able to work independently as lead specialist.
  • Ability to manage children with challenging behaviours
  • Demonstrating good leadership skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birleywood Health Centre

Skelmersdale

WN8 9BW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birleywood Health Centre

Skelmersdale

WN8 9BW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Coordinator

Kate Parker

Kathryn.Parker@lscft.nhs.uk

01695684300

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN782-SHA-A

Job locations

Birleywood Health Centre

Skelmersdale

WN8 9BW


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