The position emphasises professional development through mentoring, access to specialized training courses, and participation in support groups. Applicants should possess a strong foundation in managing pediatric and neonatal cases while being capable of functioning independently in treatment and evaluation. The role is integrated into a wider health care framework, requiring collaboration with other clinical and community services. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed job description and demonstrate how they meet the role's specifications in their application.
Are you an experienced, motivated and driven band 6 physiotherapist with an interest in exploring a career in Paediatrics and Neonates? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to gain invaluable experience and specialist skills in acute Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care at Queens Hospital, situated conveniently on the Elizabeth Line.
You will have an opportunity to work alongside a Highly Specialist Band 7 Physiotherapist within a specialist multidisciplinary team providing acute assessment and treatment within the children's ward. You will also be an embedded member of staff based on the Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care and Special Care Baby Unit. In addition to receiving hands on experience and mentoring you will benefit from having access to specialist courses and training and will be supported to attend relevant network and Operational Delivery Network (ODN) peer support groups.
To work as a physiotherapist in a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team to provide, under the guidance of the specialist Band 7 physiotherapist a Physiotherapy service to paediatric and neonatal patients and carers, facilitating and maximising patient and carer safety and potential within the service boundaries.To be an integral member of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT) setting patient-centred aims, goals and targets within the comprehensive care packages including referral to community and other hospital and rehabilitation settings health, social care and health, education, and the voluntary agencies in a locality.To act as an autonomous practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of a diverse caseload giving highly specialist guidance and advice to other members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within your scope and level of expertise. This maybe cross site.To demonstrate evidence of knowledge and skills in the management of neonatal, paediatric neurological / developmental, respiratory, and orthopaedic conditions and those with behavioural and learning difficulties.See attached Job Description for full summary.
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For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on ext. 5926 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
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