Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work with children within the Children's physiotherapy team for Redbridge as a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner supporting the specialist physiotherapist leading on the EHCP provision for children attending a Redbridge Mainstream School.
Main duties of the job
To assist in assessment and treatment of physiotherpy alongside senior physiotherapist.
To order, monitor, manage, track record keeping/admin on EHCP provision and report writing.
To order, monitor, record, manage the storage and set up of school/ community equipment.
To lead / organise / run group activity / sessions under guidance of senior physiotherapist.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:We are kind.We are respectful.We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to pre-school / school aged children by supporting the therapist in the screening, planning, implementation and modification of physiotherapy programmes.
2. To carry out an extended assistants role in identified areas having completed training and successful competency training.Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflectsand supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of ourongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver highquality, person-centered care, we will prioritise applications fromindividuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to pre-school / school aged children by supporting the therapist in the screening, planning, implementation and modification of physiotherapy programmes.
2. To carry out an extended assistants role in identified areas having completed training and successful competency training.Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflectsand supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of ourongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver highquality, person-centered care, we will prioritise applications fromindividuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- 2 years + experience of working with children in a therapy/ nursing/educational/carer role
Desirable
- Experience of working in a therapy assistant role
Essential
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development and a willingness to be trained and assessed in competencies relevant
Essential
Essential
- Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities / special school settings
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- 2 years + experience of working with children in a therapy/ nursing/educational/carer role
Desirable
- Experience of working in a therapy assistant role
Essential
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development and a willingness to be trained and assessed in competencies relevant
Essential
Essential
- Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities / special school settings
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).
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).
