Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you passionate about working with children and young people with developmental and complex needs?

If you are then we invite you to join our team of experienced and proactive therapists. You will support our team to deliver high quality evidence-based therapy to children and young people. This involves assessing and supporting children and young people in a range of settings to include home, clinic, nurseries, and school. You will hold a clinic and community caseload, working with children and young people (0-19 years) with a range of conditions impacting on their development and Musculoskeletal issues in children under the age of 6.

You will provide not only direct assessment and therapy to children and young people but training to parents and educational staff on how to support their child's/young person's physiotherapy needs.

You will be supported by our comprehensive appraisal process, supervision, internal and external training opportunities.

A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle is essential for this post.

Full time, part time and flexible working will be considered.

Would you like to know more or arrange an informal visit? If so, please contact Pam Morton Physiotherapy Clinical Lead

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be employed by Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust to work as part of the Children and Young People's (CYP's) Physiotherapy Team and have responsibility to:

To practise Paediatric Physiotherapy at a very competent level across a broad range of duties ensuring that competency levels are maintained and improved by continuous professional development.
As part of a team to provide a Paediatric physiotherapy intervention to children and young people from birth to nineteen years, referred to and accepted by the service in line with service criteria.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To work within a variety of community settings e.g. schools, nurseries, health clinics and client's homes to provide physiotherapy intervention.
To work in a team delivering specific aspects of the physiotherapy service.
To provide training to colleagues, parents/carers and the wider workforce on all aspects of Physiotherapy delivery and intervention.
To take the lead on specific aspects of service development.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-IEC5584682

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Rd,

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration
MCSP or other recognised body from whom professional indemnity is obtained
Membership of the APCP

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Demonstrate a broad range of post graduate clinical experience within a NHS community and hospital setting, including neurology and paediatric rotations/experience
Commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge of common paediatric conditions

Desirable

Experience in managing own caseload.
Experience of student/assistant supervision and teaching.
Participation in service development

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

An ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time)
Evidence of IT skills utilised in daily work for recording clinical notes, statistics, ordering equipment, writing report and programmes.
Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities.
Evidence of leadership skills and qualities.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Access to own transport to enable access to a wide variety of community settings
Able to wear PPE
Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area's within this post including the ability to work on the floor with Children

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration
MCSP or other recognised body from whom professional indemnity is obtained
Membership of the APCP

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Demonstrate a broad range of post graduate clinical experience within a NHS community and hospital setting, including neurology and paediatric rotations/experience
Commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge of common paediatric conditions

Desirable

Experience in managing own caseload.
Experience of student/assistant supervision and teaching.
Participation in service development

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

An ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time)
Evidence of IT skills utilised in daily work for recording clinical notes, statistics, ordering equipment, writing report and programmes.
Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities.
Evidence of leadership skills and qualities.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Access to own transport to enable access to a wide variety of community settings
Able to wear PPE
Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area's within this post including the ability to work on the floor with Children

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.