Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen within Leeds Community Healthcare for an
enthusiastic and motivated Children's Physiotherapist to join our friendly,
dynamic and forward-thinking service.
The team delivers services to children 0-19 years with complex needs and
long-term neuro/neurodevelopmental conditions.
Children and families access the
service in a variety of venues including health centres, schools, nurseries and
their homes. You will work as part of a great MDT across our 3 bases to develop
in this specialist clinical area, as well as working with outside organisations
such as Education and the Local Authority.
Physiotherapists in our team use different consultation approaches such as
digital, face to face, and specialist treatment interventions to support our
families.
Due to the community nature of our service a U.K. car drivers licence and
access to a vehicle are essential.
The working hours we are offering for this role is 24 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Successful
applicants must be experienced working with children with neurological and
neuro-developmental conditions and be keen to continue developing clinical and
leadership skills.
Excellent communication and team working skills are
essential, with applicants able to handle complex, often challenging
conversations and help families set their own goals.
Candidates will deliver a
range of therapies including rebound, aquatic physiotherapy and land-based
sessions with training provided. You will be able to effectively prioritise
clinical work and other responsibilities and manage your own time. We encourage
staff to participate in and lead projects, audits and key workstreams to
develop the service. The successful applicant will support supervision of students
and junior staff.
We offer a full induction, ongoing clinical and managerial support from
experienced specialist staff and regular in-house training.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within our supportive community team
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture
based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high
quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were
rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from
generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. See the supporting link
on the right for a full list of rewards & why to work for Leeds Community
Healthcare.
Right
to Work
This role is based in the
UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be
responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an
autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and
evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that
they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder
will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at
all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based
theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be
responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an
autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and
evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that
they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder
will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at
all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based
theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree BSc / MSC in Physiotherapy
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration - HCPC, CSP.
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Paediatrics/ Neuro- Disability.
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Detailed theoretical and clinical knowledge of Paediatric Physiotherapy specialist assessment, planning and evaluation
- Experience in supervising other members of staff and students.
- Clinical time management, prioritisation and delegation skills
- Case load management
Desirable
- Working in community healthcare.
- Experience of leadership
- Experience working with children in non-physiotherapy context
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Cares for patients and colleagues
- Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust
- Good team player
- Able to work across agencies and with clinical partners/ MDT as well as independently
- Good communication skills
- Able to demonstrate reflective practice
- Competent IT skills
- Able to think creatively to help children and families achieve goals
Desirable
- Interest or experience in research, clinical audit and use of evidence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree BSc / MSC in Physiotherapy
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration - HCPC, CSP.
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Paediatrics/ Neuro- Disability.
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Detailed theoretical and clinical knowledge of Paediatric Physiotherapy specialist assessment, planning and evaluation
- Experience in supervising other members of staff and students.
- Clinical time management, prioritisation and delegation skills
- Case load management
Desirable
- Working in community healthcare.
- Experience of leadership
- Experience working with children in non-physiotherapy context
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Cares for patients and colleagues
- Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust
- Good team player
- Able to work across agencies and with clinical partners/ MDT as well as independently
- Good communication skills
- Able to demonstrate reflective practice
- Competent IT skills
- Able to think creatively to help children and families achieve goals
Desirable
- Interest or experience in research, clinical audit and use of evidence
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).
