Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Northamptongeneral; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job description

Job Summary
Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative Physiotherapist to join the Children's Physiotherapy Service at Northampton General Hospital for a fixed term post. The post is part time, allowing for some flexibility in working hours.

We are looking for a Physiotherapist with excellent clinical knowledge and experience of working with children, young people, and their families. You must have demonstrated paediatric physiotherapy experience working within an acute and community NHS paediatric physiotherapy environment at either an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 level.

Main duties of the job

You will have a dedicated caseload of children with complex difficulties including neurodisability, orthopaedic, and respiratory. You will provide clinical, professional, and supervisory support to Band 6 Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy assistants.

The Children's Physiotherapy Team is a dynamic, forward-thinking, and friendly team. We cover the West Northants area and are based at Northampton General Hospital.

About Us

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please have a look at the attached job description and person spec and let us know how you meet this in your application. Please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat about the post or visit.

Clinical

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional activities. To undertake the highly specialist assessment, as an autonomous practitioner of children with muscular-skeletal, developmental, neuromuscular, respiratory and other complex problems in a range of settings, as a lone practitioner. To provide highly specialised physiotherapy care and treatment for paediatric patients based on theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience, and to be consulted frequently for highly specialist advice and guidance by junior team members and other health care professionals both within and outside the trust.

Improving patient and visitor experiences

Be a point of contact for patients and relatives. Lead on the development and sharing of patient and carer information. Implement methods of gathering and using patient feedback to improve and develop services.

Management

To comply with all Trust policies and procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act, including adherence to Infection Control measures, and ensure that staff within the team are aware of their responsibilities. To be involved in the daily management, supervision and co-ordination of a designated team including staff appraisal, performance management, and informal grievance. Promote safe and effective communication channels within Children's Physiotherapy and multi-professional teams both at NGH and with external agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Education, training and qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• Evidence of current working registration within HCPC.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD activity relevant to specialist area.

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Significant post-graduate experience of working within paediatric Physiotherapy in a wide variety of NHS clinical settings.
• Significant experience of working with children with a variety of conditions including children with complex neurological, orthopaedic, developmental and respiratory problems.
• Experience of involvement in service development and evaluation.
• Experience of clinical and managerial supervision of other members of a team.
• Specialist knowledge of paediatric physiotherapy adjuncts such as equipment and orthotics.
• Specialist knowledge within own area of expertise.

Desirable

• Experience of clinical education and supervision of students whilst on placement.
• Experience of leadership.

Skills Essential

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• A very good working knowledge of and experience of use of IT systems.
• Valid UK driving license, access to vehicle and ability to drive to different locations within working hours.
• Excellent communication skills including the use of verbal, nonverbal and written communication.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Northampton General Hospital
Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftsonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Employer's website: Northampton General Hospital