Senior Physiotherapist
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified physiotherapist to join our Children's Therapy Service working in our Chorley South Ribble Team. We are looking for enthusiastic and forward thinking Physiotherapists looking for their next challenge. This post is suitable for somebody already working as a Band 6 in paediatrics or an experienced Band 5 physiotherapists 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 four specialist pathways in MSK, Early Years, Coordination Difficulties 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. The Trust is currently organised into clinical networks that provide Physiotherapy input in mental health settings, community physical rehabilitation, chronic pain management (including CFS/ME) services and services for children and young people.
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. As required, band 6 competencies are expected to be reached within 12-18 months of appointment following a successful review. Training will also be provided to support the further development of the right candidate.
We offer a robust Trust and team induction. We have a strong clinical and professional leadership team who are invested in supporting and developing staff backed up by the Trust's commitment towards staff well-being including flexible working options. We, in turn, would welcome applicants with innovative and creative ideas, who will demonstrate a 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.
Details
Date posted
16 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-CEN1156-CPC
Job locations
Leyland House
Leyland
PR26 6TY
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leyland House
Leyland
PR26 6TY
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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