NHS
Job title:
Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist
Company
NHS
Job description
There is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Community Paediatric Therapies Service. The post holder will provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to children aged 0-19 years including within the specialist educational provision setting.The post is based at West Acklam Centre but there is also the requirement for independent travel around community settings within the Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland region. It involves working within the wider integrated Paediatric Therapies Service which includes the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams covering the acute services at The James Cook University Hospital.The post holder will be based in the community, working with children of all ages.The post entails working within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams offering specialist Physiotherapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation, providing advice where needed to other professionals regarding the children’s physical management.The post holder will be a member of the Paediatric Therapies Service which includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Support workers and administrative staff. The majority of the team work within the community , however you will also work closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working within the acute setting at The James Cook University Hospital. Supervision and support are provided by the wider team.Main duties of the jobWe are a friendly, dynamic and supportive team who all work together to provide the best possible outcomes for the children, young people and their families. There will be the opportunity to develop more advanced clinical, leadership and service development skills.To provide assessment and interventions to children/young people aged 0-19 years old with a variety of conditions, including complex needs who are resident within the South Tees region.Undergraduate or postgraduate experience working within Paediatric Physiotherapy would be advantageous but an enthusiasm for working with a wide range of children/young people up to the age of 19 is essential.Close working with parents, educational and other health professionals is essential. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, frequently using your own initiative. The role will require being involved with clients exhibiting a wide range of multiple, medical, social and emotional problems as well as home/nursery/school visits, rehabilitation and education. Working into specialist education provision is also included in this roleThe ability to travel independently is an essential part of this post.About usSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessionsYour Leadership ImpactLeading your Team to SuccessLeading Into the FutureService Improvement for BeginnersDeveloping your Service Improvement SkillsLean PractitionerThe leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.Date posted17 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number328-WAC-6892873Job locationsWest Acklam CentreBirtley AvenueMiddlesbroughTS5 8LAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.Person SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsEssential
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Demonstrates competent IT and system skills.
- Able to access independent transport for travel to community visits.
Desirable
- Evidence of working in Paediatric Physiotherapy services within the NHS.
Qualifications and TrainingEssential
- To hold a Diploma or degree awarded by professional body CSP.
- Registered as to fit to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
- Evidence of Paediatric post graduate clinical training and development
ExperienceEssential
- Evidence of broad Physiotherapy clinical experience related to paediatrics e.g. neurology, learning difficulties
- Evidence of adaptability and ability to prioritise.
- Evidence of effective people management skills inc. delegation.
Desirable
- Paediatric Physiotherapy experience as a student or post -graduate
- Evidence of post graduate training/experience in leadership
- Able to evidence leadership experience.
Personal AttributesEssential
- Display of effective communication skills.
- Communicating complex and sensitive information to others.
- Evidence of a flexible approach to working.
Person SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsEssential
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Demonstrates competent IT and system skills.
- Able to access independent transport for travel to community visits.
Desirable
- Evidence of working in Paediatric Physiotherapy services within the NHS.
Qualifications and TrainingEssential
- To hold a Diploma or degree awarded by professional body CSP.
- Registered as to fit to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
- Evidence of Paediatric post graduate clinical training and development
ExperienceEssential
- Evidence of broad Physiotherapy clinical experience related to paediatrics e.g. neurology, learning difficulties
- Evidence of adaptability and ability to prioritise.
- Evidence of effective people management skills inc. delegation.
Desirable
- Paediatric Physiotherapy experience as a student or post -graduate
- Evidence of post graduate training/experience in leadership
- Able to evidence leadership experience.
Personal AttributesEssential
- Display of effective communication skills.
- Communicating complex and sensitive information to others.
- Evidence of a flexible approach to working.
Expected salary
£37338 – 44962 per year
Location
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Job date
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:11:40 GMT
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