Paediatric Physiotherapy Team Leader

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist who can support the leadership of the Physiotherapy team. This post is based Kidderminster Health Centre with countywide working and the possibility of occasional home working.

This is a dynamic, innovative and friendly team who work in partnership with families and young people to offer high quality care. The service is moving towards implementing the balanced system and are currently following a clinical prioritisation approach. This is an exciting time of service development in the service and strong leadership will be required to assist this process.

The successful candidate will require excellent interpersonal skills to empower and support the team through service changes. Significant post registration experience in paediatrics is essential, bringing a wealth of knowledge to support the team clinically.

The post holder will be supported by Team Leads and Service Leads and will have opportunities for career development.

Main duties of the job

To lead and be responsible for the Paediatric Physiotherapy Service in the North of the County, evaluating and planning services and working closely and proactively with other agencies and professionals.
To ensure effective induction, supervision/appraisal and training of qualified and non-qualified (support staff and students) within the Paediatric Therapy Team.
To provide expert advice and guidance to patients, carers, professionals and schools.
To work closely with the wider MDT to ensure effective collaboration and joined up thinking around service development.
To maintain high professional standards, continuously promoting and developing the Physiotherapy profession and our service
To implement department and trust objectives working alongside the other therapy team leads, service lead and clinical services manager.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-1223

Job locations

Kidderminster Health Centre

Bromsgrove Street

Kidderminster

DY10 1PG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/degree in physiotherapy MCSP
Post graduate course relevant to paediatrics
HCPC membership
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
Recent paediatric clinical experience
Interest in continuing to develop skills and experience
Leadership

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/degree in physiotherapy MCSP
Post graduate course relevant to paediatrics
HCPC membership
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
Recent paediatric clinical experience
Interest in continuing to develop skills and experience
Leadership

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).