Job summary
This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate that can lead and develop a small dynamic community based team.
The post holder will need to have experience of managing a varied caseload including providing support to children with complex needs.
You will be based in our Childrens Health Centre and be responsible for delivering paediatric physiotherapy for children aged 0-18 years in a variety of settings including schools/preschools and the community.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a Paediatric Physiotherapy Service to Children and young people, including those transitioning to adulthood in accordance with NICE guidelines, with a focus on supporting individuals with special needs.
- To see patients in a wide range of community settings, appropriate to the age and condition of the child i.e. Childrens Health Centre, Hospital, Patients homes, Special and Mainstream Schools and Nurseries.
- To be the Senior Physiotherapy liaison working together with colleagues in outside Agencies E.g. Social Services, Education and private Care agencies.
- To provide a high quality Physiotherapy service using a wide range of clinical work practices that requires significant specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills gained from experiential learning, specialist training, use of Physiotherapy evidenced based practice and NICE guidelines.
- To ensure the effective exchange of information across the team and co-ordination of local service delivery
About us
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, easily reached in just over 2 hours (flying time) from London, Bristol or Manchester airports.
Gibraltar has a rich history, shaped by its position as a gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It is a thriving modern city with a mix of British and Mediterranean influences. English is the official language, but Spanish is also widely spoken.
The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) is the public healthcare provider for the people of Gibraltar offering physical and mental health services. The GHA aims to provide high quality, accessible healthcare for all residents, and it operates a range of services from primary care to more specialised treatments.
The GHAs responsibilities include: services through clinics, outpatient services, and hospital care. Managing emergency medical services and accident and emergency (A&E) services. Conducting health campaigns and initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Offering mental health care and community-based health services.
Services are mainly provided from St. Bernards Hospital. The hospital also collaborates with international medical institutions for specialised treatment and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain good communication links with client, carers and all associated professional practitioners and complete comprehensive, accurate and legally compliant clinical records.
- To use effective communication skills to gain co-operation with treatment where there may be barriers to understanding through stroke, deafness, children, special needs, mental health etc.
- Communication will frequently require advanced verbal and non-verbal communication skills including motivation, persuasion, explanation of complex issues Sensitivity and empathy.
- Additionally, knowledge of clinical communication loss such as the impact of Receptive and expressive Dysphasia, altered perceptions and cognition, loss of consciousness, Language and cultural barriers and dysfunctional illness beliefs.
- When dealing with children to employ appropriate skills to engage children and their carers and facilitate motivation and co-operation.
- To be aware of augmentative communication systems and have an awareness of Makaton.
- To communicate complex patient assessment and treatment results, effectively to relevant disciplines and external agencies in the form of reports and letters.
- Will be required to develop effective communication and good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, outside agencies, families and carers in order to share relevant clinical information to enhance patient care.
- Demonstration of advanced communication skills requiring counselling, advocating and negotiating during the case management of the more complex clinical presentations that have added psychological and social issues that affect care.
- As Lead clinician to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Medical, Nursing and AHPs to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated MDT service. This will include attendance at complex case conferences, multi-disciplinary reviews and service development meetings.
- To effectively deal with and/or report to the PSM any instances of Staff abuse or conflictive situations encountered during the process of communication.
Clinical-Specific to Clinical Lead
- To provide a high quality Physiotherapy service using a wide range of clinical work practices that requires significant specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills gained from experiential learning, specialist training, use of Physiotherapy evidenced based practice and NICE guidelines.
- To ensure the effective exchange of information across the team and co-ordination of local service delivery.
- Working with Physiotherapy Services Manager, to be responsible for Clinical Governance objectives within the specialism.
- As a specialist and independent practitioner to provide, highly complex advice and specialist treatment for simple and complex conditions and to formulate individualised clinical management programme.
- Use of advanced clinical reasoning skills and in depth analysis of problems gained from clinical and theoretical experience, and to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate working diagnoses and prognoses for a wide range of highly complex conditions and to refer onwards for further investigation where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain good communication links with client, carers and all associated professional practitioners and complete comprehensive, accurate and legally compliant clinical records.
- To use effective communication skills to gain co-operation with treatment where there may be barriers to understanding through stroke, deafness, children, special needs, mental health etc.
- Communication will frequently require advanced verbal and non-verbal communication skills including motivation, persuasion, explanation of complex issues Sensitivity and empathy.
- Additionally, knowledge of clinical communication loss such as the impact of Receptive and expressive Dysphasia, altered perceptions and cognition, loss of consciousness, Language and cultural barriers and dysfunctional illness beliefs.
- When dealing with children to employ appropriate skills to engage children and their carers and facilitate motivation and co-operation.
- To be aware of augmentative communication systems and have an awareness of Makaton.
- To communicate complex patient assessment and treatment results, effectively to relevant disciplines and external agencies in the form of reports and letters.
- Will be required to develop effective communication and good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, outside agencies, families and carers in order to share relevant clinical information to enhance patient care.
- Demonstration of advanced communication skills requiring counselling, advocating and negotiating during the case management of the more complex clinical presentations that have added psychological and social issues that affect care.
- As Lead clinician to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Medical, Nursing and AHPs to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated MDT service. This will include attendance at complex case conferences, multi-disciplinary reviews and service development meetings.
- To effectively deal with and/or report to the PSM any instances of Staff abuse or conflictive situations encountered during the process of communication.
Clinical-Specific to Clinical Lead
- To provide a high quality Physiotherapy service using a wide range of clinical work practices that requires significant specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills gained from experiential learning, specialist training, use of Physiotherapy evidenced based practice and NICE guidelines.
- To ensure the effective exchange of information across the team and co-ordination of local service delivery.
- Working with Physiotherapy Services Manager, to be responsible for Clinical Governance objectives within the specialism.
- As a specialist and independent practitioner to provide, highly complex advice and specialist treatment for simple and complex conditions and to formulate individualised clinical management programme.
- Use of advanced clinical reasoning skills and in depth analysis of problems gained from clinical and theoretical experience, and to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate working diagnoses and prognoses for a wide range of highly complex conditions and to refer onwards for further investigation where appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years experience as senior 2 physiotherapist, with 3 years in a paediatric setting
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or disciplinary team
- Experience of developing junior staff
Desirable
- Working with adults with physical & learning disabilities to be able to deliver a service that supports their needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) physiotherapy HCPC registered GMRB registered Member of the ACPC
Desirable
- Working towards an extended qualification relevant to the discipline
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years experience as senior 2 physiotherapist, with 3 years in a paediatric setting
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or disciplinary team
- Experience of developing junior staff
Desirable
- Working with adults with physical & learning disabilities to be able to deliver a service that supports their needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) physiotherapy HCPC registered GMRB registered Member of the ACPC
Desirable
- Working towards an extended qualification relevant to the discipline
