Job summary
Your role will be to provide a high standard Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service, working with children from birth to 19 years, with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, growth related problems, orthopaedic problems, fractures and persistent pain. The service is delivered mainly in an out-patients clinic setting, but may also require visits to patient's homes, mainstream schools or other community environments.
You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Community services and with outside services to deliver physiotherapy advice and treatment meeting the needs of children and young people. You will have had experience of working with children in a clinic or community setting and your communication and team working skills will be excellent.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to children and young people within the Merton Borough, with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including sports injuries, growth related problems, scoliosis, orthopaedic conditions, fractures and persisting pain in the community setting which is most appropriate for that child/ young person, i.e. clinic, school, nursery, patient's home, children's centres.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Desirable
- CSP Membership
- APCP Membership
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Post-graduate physiotherapist experience as a Band 5, including NHS; covering core rotations including Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and MSK
- Specific Paediatric physiotherapy experience
- Good general knowledge of normal child development
- Ability to supervise junior staff/ assistant/ students
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of working with external organisations eg social services, schools, portage
- Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- Ability to monitor/ evaluate own performance and initiate changes in work practice
- Flexible, able to cope with change and adaptable to meet the demands of the service.
- Sensitive to needs of others
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of Education and Health Care Plans, writing initial reports and carrying out the provision
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of children with sometimes complex multi-pathologies
- Broad knowledge of Paediatric MSK conditions
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Awareness of current issues in the NHS
Key Attributes
Essential
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Electronic Record Keeping
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Desirable
- CSP Membership
- APCP Membership
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Post-graduate physiotherapist experience as a Band 5, including NHS; covering core rotations including Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and MSK
- Specific Paediatric physiotherapy experience
- Good general knowledge of normal child development
- Ability to supervise junior staff/ assistant/ students
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of working with external organisations eg social services, schools, portage
- Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- Ability to monitor/ evaluate own performance and initiate changes in work practice
- Flexible, able to cope with change and adaptable to meet the demands of the service.
- Sensitive to needs of others
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of Education and Health Care Plans, writing initial reports and carrying out the provision
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of children with sometimes complex multi-pathologies
- Broad knowledge of Paediatric MSK conditions
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Awareness of current issues in the NHS
Key Attributes
Essential
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Electronic Record Keeping
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
