Job summary
Job Purpose 9-5 Monday-Friday
The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with the community teams within CLCH, other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver a high-quality physiotherapy service to children and young people in the Merton Community.
With a variety of conditions including complex needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and acute rehabilitation.
In the community setting which is most appropriate for that child i.e., clinic, school, nursery, patient's home, children centres or special school.
To perform an advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulate a problem lists and treatment plan, which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
To carry a clinical caseload and work independently as a clinical lead.
To take a lead role in the supervision, line management, appraisal and teaching of junior physiotherapists, students and MDT staff in physiotherapeutic care of children with a variety of conditions.
To develop and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovative practice with the physiotherapy team supervise, initiate, and participate in evidence-based projects and be responsible for implementing changes within the team/area and setting and monitoring standards of practice.
To assist the Team Leader on data analysis and reporting for the physiotherapy team.
Main duties of the job
To be a clinical lead for the community physiotherapy service, providing supervision, and support to the team
To assist the Team Leaders and Professional Lead for Physiotherapy in planning and providing appropriate physiotherapy to children in the community setting including attendance at appropriate meetings, developing guidelines and protocols and reviewing service provision.
To keep the Team Leader up-to date with service provision issues including clinical activity, service pressures versus service capacity and DNA rates; and report any untoward incidences clinical or non-clinical, promptly, cooperating with any investigation undertaken.
Contribute to reports on Paediatric Physiotherapy Service in Merton. These are to be completed in a timely manner and to a high standard.
To actively review efficacy of service delivery and facilitate setting up of new standards or amend existing ones in close liaison with the Team.
To keep up to date with the department and Trust standards and policies and facilitate dissemination of this knowledge to colleagues.
To develop good working relationships within the setting, multidisciplinary teams, outside agencies and voluntary agencies to ensure that professionalism and service delivery are maintained.
About us
Are you looking to join London's largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare?We are looking for fantastic Physiotherapists to join our Bank. This will give you the ability to pick up new skills, work across different teams, pick up shifts whenever you want, and gain further experience in a large NHS Trust. You'll be able to work across the Trust as well.In return for your skills and experience we can offer you:
- Flexible working hours to suit individual circumstances and arrangements
- Competitive hourly rates
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme (subject to status)
- Paid annual leave built into hourly rate
- Access to statutory and mandatory training through Induction and e-Learning
- Great opportunities to sample different areas of work across different services
Our temporary staffing shifts are calculated hourly and paid weekly. You are paid only for the hours you actually work during any Assignment. Bank workers are paid on fixed third point based on the Agenda for Change (AFC) pay bands.Weekly pay will include: Basic pay Unsocial hours (If applicable)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be aware of, and act in accordance with CLCHs clinical, operational and organisational policies and guidelines. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional activities. To maintain accurate documentation within professional guidelines and CLCH policies using electronic clinical record keeping system (RIO/EMIS) for own clinical caseload. Observe and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring that the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy. Comply with standard infection prevention precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and the surrounding community. Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trusts policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work. Ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS Resources including equipment, property, money, time etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be aware of, and act in accordance with CLCHs clinical, operational and organisational policies and guidelines. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional activities. To maintain accurate documentation within professional guidelines and CLCH policies using electronic clinical record keeping system (RIO/EMIS) for own clinical caseload. Observe and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring that the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy. Comply with standard infection prevention precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and the surrounding community. Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trusts policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work. Ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS Resources including equipment, property, money, time etc.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Attendance at specialist courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Paediatric Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
- Evidence of attendance at training in the area of assessment and treatment of children with additional needs.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience in Paediatric physiotherapy including children with additional needs.
- Experience of delivering physiotherapy within a community setting, including clinic, patient's homes, schools, nursery or children's centres, special schools as appropriate.
- Substantial experience as a Band 6 physiotherapist in Paediatrics including respiratory, Orthopaedics and Neurology.
- Knowledge/ experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches, including the use of standardised assessments.
Desirable
- Experience of working with/ within a Special Education School.
- Experience in conducting audits and / or research.
- Knowledge of current policy and political drivers impacting on public health and the NHS.
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take a clinical leadership role in the community physiotherapy team.
- Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of physiotherapy.
- Highly developed communication and reports writing skills, in verbal and written format.
- Able to support junior staff to manage time effectively, prioritise workloads effectively, meet deadlines and deal with work pressures and demands.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Insight into issues arising from the local health economy
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Attendance at specialist courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Paediatric Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
- Evidence of attendance at training in the area of assessment and treatment of children with additional needs.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience in Paediatric physiotherapy including children with additional needs.
- Experience of delivering physiotherapy within a community setting, including clinic, patient's homes, schools, nursery or children's centres, special schools as appropriate.
- Substantial experience as a Band 6 physiotherapist in Paediatrics including respiratory, Orthopaedics and Neurology.
- Knowledge/ experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches, including the use of standardised assessments.
Desirable
- Experience of working with/ within a Special Education School.
- Experience in conducting audits and / or research.
- Knowledge of current policy and political drivers impacting on public health and the NHS.
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take a clinical leadership role in the community physiotherapy team.
- Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of physiotherapy.
- Highly developed communication and reports writing skills, in verbal and written format.
- Able to support junior staff to manage time effectively, prioritise workloads effectively, meet deadlines and deal with work pressures and demands.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Insight into issues arising from the local health economy
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).
