Job summary
We are a growing and developing service and are therefore looking to recruit a new Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our team. This is a community post, across the borough of Walsall, with a caseload of children and young people with neurological and developmental conditions.We would like to recruit a Physiotherapist who has some experience in paediatrics and motivated to learn and gain further paediatric experience. The individual should have proven experience, working independently and as part of a team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate todevelop their clinical skills.
We are an integrated Children's physiotherapy service providing assessment and intervention for children and young people aged 0-19 years with a range of physical and developmental conditions, complex needs and life limiting conditions.
Will consider a Band 5- 6 development post if appropriate for the right candidate
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC registered Physiotherapist who has the ability to communicate with children of all ages who is passionate work in paediatrics.
Towork as part of multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to deliver highly specialist interventions according to the agreed service care pathways. You will need to work collaboratively within the integrated team as well as the wider MDT supporting the Team around the Child approach already embedded within the service.
The work will primarily involve delivering care in a variety of settings including special and mainstream schools within the borough, clinics, children's centres and patient homes. The post holder will work closely with the child, family and other professionals involved in the child's care.
There is also an opportunity to develop the clinical experience and skills specific to a variety of clinical pathways (not exclusive to) neonatal inpatient care and follow up, 0-5 complex case management as well as long term conditions, CPIP and SEND
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Multi-agency working is a major part of the role and allows the team to provide person centred, safe and joined up care. As a service we contribute fully to the SEND agenda, including EYSEN and work hard to maintain effective relationships with our local authority colleagues and wider MDT.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents / carers and other stakeholders, using highly developed negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
To maintain, develop and promote excellence in clinical practice paediatrics, with reference to current research and evidence-based practice,contributing to safe effective practice in the specialist clinical area
We offer a supportive working environment with access to specialist clinical support, and an emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working. We encourage our Physiotherapists to contribute to service development, and we value new ideas and experiences.
- Carrying out specialist assessments in service area. Developing and implementing a range of programmes of care and treatment to meet the needs of the clients, families and their environments in accordance with agreed pathways in specialist areas
- Negotiating with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and carers with reference to case management of complex cases including instigating appropriate referrals as appropriate
- Using specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgements and decision making for complex cases including decisions to discharge
- Undertaking differential diagnosis of cases and contribute to overall decision-making for complex clients with a range of disorders as part of a team approach
- Identifying and planning appropriate intervention including delivering assessment and therapy in groups and one-to-one sessions, in accordance with the pathways
- Taking responsibility for the delegation of therapy programmes to technical instructors within the team, acting as a mentor in line with the local delegation policy
- To work with children and their parents/carers and the wider team (where appropriate) to develop personalised plans of care to sup[port the achievement of their personal goals and enable greater participation
Providing appropriate treatment based on best practice, adapted to clients needs and priorities including advising other professionals and parent on the appropriate type and level of support needed to develop skills in the home / school environment.
This post offers the chance to manage a mixed caseload of children and young people and you will bring experience of working in partnership with families and carers.
Please note, you will need to have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
*NOTE: Interviews will be face to face
Job description
Job responsibilities
Multi-agency working is a major part of the role and allows the team to provide person centred, safe and joined up care. As a service we contribute fully to the SEND agenda, including EYSEN and work hard to maintain effective relationships with our local authority colleagues and wider MDT.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents / carers and other stakeholders, using highly developed negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
To maintain, develop and promote excellence in clinical practice paediatrics, with reference to current research and evidence-based practice,contributing to safe effective practice in the specialist clinical area
We offer a supportive working environment with access to specialist clinical support, and an emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working. We encourage our Physiotherapists to contribute to service development, and we value new ideas and experiences.
- Carrying out specialist assessments in service area. Developing and implementing a range of programmes of care and treatment to meet the needs of the clients, families and their environments in accordance with agreed pathways in specialist areas
- Negotiating with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and carers with reference to case management of complex cases including instigating appropriate referrals as appropriate
- Using specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgements and decision making for complex cases including decisions to discharge
- Undertaking differential diagnosis of cases and contribute to overall decision-making for complex clients with a range of disorders as part of a team approach
- Identifying and planning appropriate intervention including delivering assessment and therapy in groups and one-to-one sessions, in accordance with the pathways
- Taking responsibility for the delegation of therapy programmes to technical instructors within the team, acting as a mentor in line with the local delegation policy
- To work with children and their parents/carers and the wider team (where appropriate) to develop personalised plans of care to sup[port the achievement of their personal goals and enable greater participation
Providing appropriate treatment based on best practice, adapted to clients needs and priorities including advising other professionals and parent on the appropriate type and level of support needed to develop skills in the home / school environment.
This post offers the chance to manage a mixed caseload of children and young people and you will bring experience of working in partnership with families and carers.
Please note, you will need to have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
*NOTE: Interviews will be face to face
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Courses relevant to speciality i.e. Bobath / Maes
- Membership of APCP
Experience
Essential
- Current, practical experience in paediatric physiotherapy
- Experience of working in a MDT
- Ability to contribute to service development
- Sound understanding of Safeguarding procedures
- Experience working in NHS as student or qualified physiotherapist
Desirable
- Experience/working knowledge of SEND and statutory assessment process Skills
- Working in community settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise
- Understanding and experience of Audit and evidence based practice
- Sound understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Demonstrates an up-to-date working knowledge of effective physiotherapy practice and research
- Ability to pass on skills & knowledge formally or informally to colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy support staff
Skills
Essential
- Effective and sensitive communication skills
- Willingness to develop clinical skills
- Good interpersonal skills with children of all ages and abilities and their families
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
Other
Essential
- Ability to move and handle children and equipment
- Ability to travel frequently throughout the day across the Borough; Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes
- Ability to work in a range of positions on the floor and sustain postures for short lengths of time
- Basic IT skills
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Courses relevant to speciality i.e. Bobath / Maes
- Membership of APCP
Experience
Essential
- Current, practical experience in paediatric physiotherapy
- Experience of working in a MDT
- Ability to contribute to service development
- Sound understanding of Safeguarding procedures
- Experience working in NHS as student or qualified physiotherapist
Desirable
- Experience/working knowledge of SEND and statutory assessment process Skills
- Working in community settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise
- Understanding and experience of Audit and evidence based practice
- Sound understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Demonstrates an up-to-date working knowledge of effective physiotherapy practice and research
- Ability to pass on skills & knowledge formally or informally to colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy support staff
Skills
Essential
- Effective and sensitive communication skills
- Willingness to develop clinical skills
- Good interpersonal skills with children of all ages and abilities and their families
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
Other
Essential
- Ability to move and handle children and equipment
- Ability to travel frequently throughout the day across the Borough; Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes
- Ability to work in a range of positions on the floor and sustain postures for short lengths of time
- Basic IT 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.
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).
