Paeds Physio

B7 Paediatric Physio Hospice /End of Life Care.

Looking for a new, unique and rewarding role working within the close MDT, considering the therapeutic needs and quality of life for children, young people and their families with life limiting conditions? Want to use your proven therapeutic expertise and fully consider the holistic needs of the CYP, including neurology, orthopaedic, respiratory and symptom management,with access to specialists within each area? Then this role is just for you.

Due to close working relationships between UHS and Naomi House and Jacksplace Hospices we have a new opportunity for a 0.6wte (22.5 hours per week) B7 paediatric physiotherapist to support the therapy provision for children accessing the hospices. The hospices provide expert care within central Southern England. You will be the lead therapist within this speciality area, responsible for optimal therapy provision and pathways, service improvements, networking and supervision of a rotational B6.

The post holder will work largely within the hospices, however, will be expected to be able to travel to undertake off site visits, and spend time ensuring ongoing development and efficient pathways within UHS.

The post holder will use excellent communication, undertake comprehensive therapeutic manual handling, and deliver a holistic patient centred approach to intervention.

Naomi House and Jacksplaceprovide expert hospice care to more than 550 life-limited and life-threatened children, young adults and families from central Southern England in a calm, fun and welcoming environment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of highly skilled clinicians across both the hospice and UHS acute teams enabling support, upskilling and CPD.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

We’re proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.

UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.

The Children’s Hospitalis one of the 10 largest children’s hospitals within the UK and located within University Hospital Southampton which is a large regional teaching hospital with links to the University and Welcome Trust research facility. We have a vast range of Paediatric specialities including major trauma, limb deformity management, spinal surgery, hand surgery, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation, neonates, and cardiology - plus a level 3 PICU.

**This role includes the following key duties**:

- To undertake pre-admission liaison with families and other professionals, setting goals for admission.
- To provide physiotherapy assessments and interventions on an individual basis which supports the CYP’s holistic care during their stay.
- Supporting the health care and play teams within the hospice in the CYP physical management including advice on 24-hour postural care, providing respiratory support and advice, hydrotherapy, and active therapeutic input integrated within their day plans.
- To enable CYP to access their aids and equipment appropriately during their stay, working with community providers, company reps and the Practice Education team to ensure all relevant staff can continue to undertake this, and actively participate in upskilling training and education.
- To be proactive with discharge planning and liaison.
- Attendance at relevant OP clinics including undertaking relevant standardised assessments and provision of advice and support.
- To liaise with relevant community and acute therapy teams to ensure continuity of care throughout different settings and working towards common goals. Supporting transition from hospital to home.
- Working with the acute setting in supporting CYP with end-of-life support, working within wider MDT including palliative consultants across all settings.
- Be an integral team player into both NH/JP MDT and UHS paeds therapy teams.
- To provide leadership to the therapy service within NH/Jacksplace.
- To provide supervision and teaching /training to the B6 within NH/JP and other relevant staff including students.
- To work with higher level management and local and national networks on identifying and implementing service improvements.
- To work closely with familiesand other multi-professional t