Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a family-centred and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our friendly and well established children's community physiotherapy team on a 1 year fixed term contract.
As a member of our large community children's physiotherapy team, you would be working in a multi-cultural environment, and will hold a varied caseload that will include special needs schools, mainstream schools, nurseries and home visits. As part of the community team, you will also participate in specialist clinics and hydrotherapy.
The department is forward looking and committed to clinical governance. Professional and personal development is actively encouraged through regular in-service training, appraisal systems, peer support and the running of courses.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver specialised physiotherapeutic intervention to children across Barts Health NHS Trust. They will use highly developed skills in assessment and treatment for patients with a wide variety of conditions and diverse presentations. Treatment will be delivered in a wide variety of settings, including clinics, patient's homes and schools. Formal and informal supervision will be available.
As part of this post, the job holder will participate in teaching programmes, evidence based practice and ensuring clinical effectiveness. They will contribute to research and service development. They will be responsible for the supervision of Band 6 and Band 4 staff as well as clinical education of physiotherapy students on placement.
To undertake service developments, leading on key areas with the support of the Clinical lead therapist
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive post graduate experience in the field of children's physiotherapy
- oExperience of supervising of junior staff
- oClinical experience within the NHS
- oExperience of working in a community or other setting specialising in children's care
- oExperience of multi-agency working
- oExperience of service development
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to perform at an highly specialised level in the assessment and management of children with a variety of neuro-developmental conditions
- oAbility to use standardised assessment tools relevant to children, report and interpret the results
- oAbility to demonstrate an understanding of professional practice issues in the field of children's physiotherapy and new research/evidence.
- oAbility to assess for, advise on use of , adjust and fit specialised static and mobility equipment
- oAbility to use appropriate physical handling skills with children and support families, staff and carers to be able to manage the child's physical needs at home and school.
- oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- oAbility to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies and professional standards
- oAbility to meet the physical demands of the job on a day to day basis
- oAbility to work in a culturally diverse environment
- oAwareness of current professional issues.
Knowledge
Essential
- oDegree/Equivalent in Physiotherapy
- oHCPC registered
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oEvidence of relevant postgraduate education
Desirable
- oMember of APCP
- oMember of CSP
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive post graduate experience in the field of children's physiotherapy
- oExperience of supervising of junior staff
- oClinical experience within the NHS
- oExperience of working in a community or other setting specialising in children's care
- oExperience of multi-agency working
- oExperience of service development
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to perform at an highly specialised level in the assessment and management of children with a variety of neuro-developmental conditions
- oAbility to use standardised assessment tools relevant to children, report and interpret the results
- oAbility to demonstrate an understanding of professional practice issues in the field of children's physiotherapy and new research/evidence.
- oAbility to assess for, advise on use of , adjust and fit specialised static and mobility equipment
- oAbility to use appropriate physical handling skills with children and support families, staff and carers to be able to manage the child's physical needs at home and school.
- oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- oAbility to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies and professional standards
- oAbility to meet the physical demands of the job on a day to day basis
- oAbility to work in a culturally diverse environment
- oAwareness of current professional issues.
Knowledge
Essential
- oDegree/Equivalent in Physiotherapy
- oHCPC registered
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oEvidence of relevant postgraduate education
Desirable
- oMember of APCP
- oMember of CSP
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
