B7 Physiotherapist

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Full Time / Part Time / Term Time only hours considered

Are you looking for a new challenge and to develop specialist skills within paediatric physiotherapy?

One year fixed term contract from October 2023 to cover maternity leave.

Full time/part time will be considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced community paediatric physiotherapist to lead the Community/preschool Physiotherapy Service in Brent. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic paediatric physiotherapist with appropriate post graduate physiotherapy skills to join our friendly, supportive therapy team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists and assistants.

We are dedicated to developing innovative services and work collaboratively with our local Child Developmental Team, Education and Social Care services, with joint assessments and discussion forums.

As a member of the Team you will provide a high quality service to Children & Young People, aged 0 to 19 years with physical needs in a variety of settings including preschool, nurseries, mainstream and special schools and community clinics.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will hold a varied SEN caseload, and will be expected to undertake specialist Physiotherapy assessments and devise client centred treatment interventions. The post holder will also provide a leadership role to SEN pathways for preschool and school age CYP and support staff through appraisal and in service training. The post holder will also contribute to the development of physiotherapy clinical pathways and care packages and coordinate physiotherapy services to CYP transitioning from preschool to school and into adult services.

You will work as an autonomous practitioner and support is available through;o Peer support from an experienced and friendly teamo Multi-professional team workingo Opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills o A strong commitment to CPD and clinical effectiveness including auditso A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure o The opportunity to develop advanced clinical supervision skillso The opportunity to help create innovative service designs and support managementin service development and wider paediatric therapies service.

Applicants must be registered with the Health Professions Council and CSP and have relevant post graduate experience, as specified on the job description and person specification.For further information/informal visit, please contact: Sarah Leer, Lead for Paediatric Physiotherapy

sarah.leer@nhs.net

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks.

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS (Pro Rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Term time hours

Reference number

824-ONW-6701

Job locations

Chalkhill Primary Care Centre, Wembley,

London

HA9 9FX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work.
To assess, treat and manage a caseload of children and young people with a wide range of profound and multiple physical disabilities as appropriate to the clinical area.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in conditions, with occasional guidance from specialist physiotherapists as an autonomous practitioner
To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, providing individualised treatment / management programmes.
To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively.
To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines and advises and educates patients/carers/ relatives/other health professionals.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work.
To assess, treat and manage a caseload of children and young people with a wide range of profound and multiple physical disabilities as appropriate to the clinical area.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in conditions, with occasional guidance from specialist physiotherapists as an autonomous practitioner
To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, providing individualised treatment / management programmes.
To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively.
To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines and advises and educates patients/carers/ relatives/other health professionals.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qulaification

Essential

Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
Valid Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Relevant post-registration specialist education
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Desirable

Member of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
Supervisory / leadership skills training
Evidence of attendance at training in the area of assessment and treatment of children with additional needs

Person Specification

Education/Qulaification

Essential

Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
Valid Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Relevant post-registration specialist education
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Desirable

Member of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
Supervisory / leadership skills training
Evidence of attendance at training in the area of assessment and treatment of children with additional needs

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.