Job summary
We are seeking Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our Community Paediatric and Young Adult Physiotherapy Team. We have a fixed term part time band 5 opportunity and a full time substantive band 5 opportunity.
Our team of Paediatric and Young Adult Specialist Physiotherapists would be delighted to help you to develop your career in the exciting world of Children's Physiotherapy. We are looking for innovative, motivated, adaptable individuals, who are passionate about physiotherapy, working with children, and working within the National Health Service.
The successful applicant will be required to have previous experience of working with children, and clinical experience working in neurology, orthopaedics and musculoskeletal settings at undergraduate level as a minimum. Is is essential that the successful applicant is able to demonstrate robust clinical reasoning skills and initiative, aswell as being able to lone work in a variety of settings including clinics, homes and educational settings (mainstream and specialist settings) across the City of Derby and Southern Derbyshire.
The service is forward thinking and supportive of new ideas. We operate flexible working arrangements. Regular supervision is provided and we encourage training and personal development. Access to transport is required and allowances are payable.
Preceptorship support is offered to newly qualified physiotherapists.
Ability to attend face to face interview is required.
Main duties of the job
To manage a designated caseload of children and young people (CYP) within a community setting (seen in clinics, homes and education settings) and provide appropriate physiotherapy input in line with service pathways, evidencing planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.To provide physiotherapy advice to parents, carers and education settings leading to an effective package of care using clinical reasoning and evidence based/child centred principles, thus ensuring a quality service is delivered.To seek clinical support from a Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist as necessary. This role may include a rotational element to enable opportunities for experiencing the wider Paediatric Physiotherapy role.To supervise and teach students and technical instructors and provide clinical supervision for colleagues in order that all staff achieve their full potential.To participate in the planning and development of the service to ensure a quality service is delivered against the modernisation agenda.To work closely with the multi-agency team to ensure physiotherapy is fully integrated into the CYP's care plan.
About us
'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Part-time post:
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Part-time post:
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Person Specification
Attainment and qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered (Health & Care Professions Council)
- Pre registration experience in relevant settings (community and work with children)
Desirable
- APCP member
- Post registration physiotherapy experience
- Experience working in Paediatrics/Learning Disabilities/Neurology.
- Experience of working with children
- Experience in a community setting
- Evidence to support post-graduate courses and learning opportunities in Paediatric Physiotherapy relevant topics
- Student placement in paediatric physio
- CSP membership
Skills
Essential
- Good organisation skills
- Good command of spoken and written English language to meet needs of this professional role
- Ability to delegate and supervise others
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Planning and decision-making skills
- Computer literate
- ability to work flexibly and under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of experience with audit, research and critical appraisal skills
- Presentation skills
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk
- Knowledge of legislation relating to professional practice and children/disability (including safeguarding and child protection procedures)
- Health and safety legislation including moving and handling
- Awareness of normal child development and long term conditions affecting this such as cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions, developmental co-ordination disorder
- Ability to work independently.
Desirable
- experience using electronic patient notes
- Community experience of working with children with physical needs
- Knowledge of current legislation/policies relating to children.
Disposition
Essential
- Passion for Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Enthusiastic, and adaptable with a can-do approach
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages and abilities.
Special demands of the post
Essential
- Able to travel due to work purpose
Person Specification
Attainment and qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered (Health & Care Professions Council)
- Pre registration experience in relevant settings (community and work with children)
Desirable
- APCP member
- Post registration physiotherapy experience
- Experience working in Paediatrics/Learning Disabilities/Neurology.
- Experience of working with children
- Experience in a community setting
- Evidence to support post-graduate courses and learning opportunities in Paediatric Physiotherapy relevant topics
- Student placement in paediatric physio
- CSP membership
Skills
Essential
- Good organisation skills
- Good command of spoken and written English language to meet needs of this professional role
- Ability to delegate and supervise others
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Planning and decision-making skills
- Computer literate
- ability to work flexibly and under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of experience with audit, research and critical appraisal skills
- Presentation skills
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk
- Knowledge of legislation relating to professional practice and children/disability (including safeguarding and child protection procedures)
- Health and safety legislation including moving and handling
- Awareness of normal child development and long term conditions affecting this such as cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions, developmental co-ordination disorder
- Ability to work independently.
Desirable
- experience using electronic patient notes
- Community experience of working with children with physical needs
- Knowledge of current legislation/policies relating to children.
Disposition
Essential
- Passion for Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Enthusiastic, and adaptable with a can-do approach
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages and abilities.
Special demands of the post
Essential
- Able to travel due to work purpose
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
