Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Paediatric Physiotherapy Team in Ealing to work with children and young people from 0-18 years of age with a variety of neurological, orthopaedic and/or musculoskeletal conditions in community clinics, a local gym, specialist and mainstream schools and nurseries across the Borough.

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

The Physiotherapy Assistant will work under the direction and guidance of the physiotherapists in the provision of physiotherapy services to children referred to the Paediatric Physiotherapy Team in Ealing. This will include supporting physiotherapists in carrying out assessments and treatment sessions and carrying out independent sessions 1:1 following training from a physiotherapist.

The post holder is required to have previous experience of working as a physiotherapy assistant, and of working with children. Training and ongoing support from the physiotherapy team will be provided, and we are especially looking for someone who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills as an assistant within our team. Part time and flexible working will be considered.

The Ealing Paediatric Physiotherapy Service is part of Ealing Services for Children with Additional Needs (ESCAN) which integrates health, education and social services for children. We are based in the London borough of Ealing, which is a vibrant and diverse Borough that has good transport links to the centre of London by tube, bus and road.

1. To implement Physiotherapy Programmes under supervision as directed or monitored by the Physiotherapists. It will involve:
- Preparing the treatment environment.
- Carrying out treatment activities.
- Liaising with other professionals or workers involved.
- Observing and recording child’s responses.
- Communicating outcome of treatment session.
- Assessing child’s progress.
- Feedback to the therapists any changes or concerns regarding the child’s physical abilities/equipment
- Upgrading and advising activities
- Working in both individual and group situations with the children.

2. To assist in developing and writing individual or group treatment plans.

3. To assist with the provision and organisation of the postural management equipment/mobility equipment.

4. To adapt equipment under the direction of a Physiotherapist

5. Assist in Hydrotherapy sessions if required.

6. To prepare training materials.

8. To be responsible for the ordering, organisation, storage and maintenance of treatment materials and equipment, and report faults / shortage when necessary, in conjunction with other team members.



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