York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Clinical Lead - Paediatric Neurology

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the Physiotherapy Clinical Lead in Paediatric Neurology at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric Therapy Team.

Are you...

Enthusiastic about the role of Paediatric Physiotherapy with a specialist interest and skill set aligned to Neurology?
Experienced in working within Paediatric Neurology with an ability to work autonomously to provide specialist Physiotherapy assessment and input?
Highly motivated to provide specialist clinical leadership, demonstrating the value of Physiotherapy within Paediatric Neurology and helping to identify future service development needs?

You will be responsible for developing and leading our Physiotherapy service at York and Selby Hospitals, embedding best practice in line with National standards across the sites. You will work closely with clinical leads from both York and Scarborough Hospitals and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the ongoing development of the AHP role in Paediatric Neurology.

The Children's Therapy team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are a friendly, supportive and motivated AHP team. Support will be provided by the AHP Senior Operational Manager, Physiotherapy Professional Lead and Children's Therapy Team Manager.

The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the community is required for this role.

Main duties of the job

Take clinical lead in developing the Paediatric Neurology service andappropriate clinical pathways, embedding best practice in line with National standards across the organisation.
Work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for a caseload of patients and having oversight of those patients within area
Utilise advanced skills for comprehensive assessment and facilitate high quality, individualised care for the Children and Young People within our service.
Provide a visible presence and leadership, giving assurance in evidence based and effective physiotherapy clinical practice, supporting the development of appropriate knowledge and skills of the staff working in this area.
Identify future service development needs and make recommendations for implementation.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
Review, develop and monitoring the specialist clinical services offered by the physiotherapy team.
To act as a resource within the department and Trust providing, highly specialist information and advice in those conditions indicated including acting as a resource for the wider MDT to support problem solving and to facilitate individualised patient care.
Provide support to the team manager who may be of a different AHPprofession and not always be aware of professional standards

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

10 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

419-5552210-PCL-CG5

Job locations

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Evidence of significant post graduate training within specialist area
Post graduate qualification relevant to role and clinical specialty

Desirable

Practice placement supervisor qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of specialist conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of complex clinical presentations in specialist area
Significant experience of delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
In-depth understanding of current issues in health care Knowledge and understanding of Physiotherapy Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area
Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Evidence of having led the delivery of relevant audit/research projects

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams acting as an advocate for physiotherapy and is an authority in relevant specialist area
Evidence of ability to lead engagement activities with others and understanding of the importance of good communication when implementing change
Highly proficient organisational and prioritisation skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Desirable

Evidence of enhanced communication skills and the ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Evidence of significant post graduate training within specialist area
Post graduate qualification relevant to role and clinical specialty

Desirable

Practice placement supervisor qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of specialist conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of complex clinical presentations in specialist area
Significant experience of delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
In-depth understanding of current issues in health care Knowledge and understanding of Physiotherapy Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

Highly developed specialist clinical skills within relevant area
Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Evidence of having led the delivery of relevant audit/research projects

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams acting as an advocate for physiotherapy and is an authority in relevant specialist area
Evidence of ability to lead engagement activities with others and understanding of the importance of good communication when implementing change
Highly proficient organisational and prioritisation skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Desirable

Evidence of enhanced communication skills and the ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty

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).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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