Children's Physiotherapy Specialist
3 weeks ago
Position Overview
Are you a skilled Children's Physiotherapy Specialist eager to enhance your clinical and leadership capabilities?
We are a vibrant and welcoming team seeking enthusiastic professionals to join our ranks. As an independent practitioner, you will be part of a well-established group of healthcare professionals, managing a diverse caseload of children and adolescents with various conditions, including neurological, developmental, and musculoskeletal issues, across both urban and rural settings.
Travel will be necessary based on service requirements, and as a community-based team, having access to a vehicle for work-related purposes and a valid UK driving licence is essential.
Our service focuses on the assessment and treatment of children and young individuals with physical challenges, aged 0-19 years. We collaborate closely with families and caregivers in multiple environments, including special and mainstream educational institutions, homes, and community health facilities.
You will be expected to utilize and refine your skills through various methodologies and treatment techniques while working collaboratively with colleagues from different disciplines to provide a child-centered, comprehensive approach to care. Additionally, you will play a role in the development of fellow staff members and the overall service.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close early if we receive a significant number of applications for the position.
Key Responsibilities
The Children's Physiotherapy Service offers clinical placements for students from Keele University, and the successful candidate will receive support to become a clinical educator.
- You will perform a physiotherapy role involving assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment plans for children in the most suitable community settings.
- The position is anticipated to be based in and around our Staffordshire areas, although the specific location will be determined by the successful candidate.
- Demonstrate competence as required for the role.
- Uphold the Organisation Values of People, Empowerment, and Partnership at all times.
- Serve as a Specialist Physiotherapist with in-depth professional and clinical expertise.
- Be accountable for a defined group of service users aged 0-19 years across various environments, including homes, schools, and clinics within the Partnership Trust.
- Exhibit proficiency in assessing complex/specialist care needs and in developing, implementing, and evaluating care/support plans for children and families.
- Assume supervisory responsibilities as appropriate and engage in service development and enhancement.
- Show initiative and creativity in problem-solving.
- Collaborate with the Team Leader in executing delegated tasks related to team management.
About Our Organization
By becoming a member of Team MPFT, you will contribute to the well-being of your communities, and in return, we will support you through:
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
- A comprehensive NHS Pension scheme.
- Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Flexible working options.
- Up to 27 days of annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the option to purchase additional leave.
- Extensive health and well-being support and resources.
- Compensation for travel time between patients if you work in our community teams.
- Lease car options for those completing more than 500 business miles annually, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), with mileage reimbursed at the lease car rate.
- Salary sacrifice car schemes, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), with your gross pay reduced by the vehicle cost before tax, NI, and pension deductions, and mileage reimbursed at business rates.
- Salary sacrifice bike schemes up to £2,000.
- Free parking at all trust locations.
- Annual free flu vaccinations.
- Citizens Advice support linked to a Hardship Fund for one-off additional assistance up to £250 (if criteria are met).
And much more. We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive organization, offering a variety of staff networks to help you connect with like-minded individuals.
Job Requirements
For further details regarding the Physiotherapist - Paediatrics role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
HCPC Registration/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- Modules at Master's level or equivalent clinical courses within the area of clinical expertise.
- Experience working as a Qualified Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist.
- Registration with HCPC.
Desirable
- Master's qualification in a relevant area that supports service delivery.
- Further clinical study relevant to practice, focusing on the management of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Participation in relevant Special Interest Groups.
UK Driving Licence
Essential
- Access to a personal vehicle.
- Valid UK driving licence.
via Interview
Essential
- Experience in assessing and managing Paediatric conditions, with the ability to effectively manage time and caseload. Supporting service users, families, and caregivers in addressing issues within the clinical specialty. Working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in negotiation and conflict resolution in clinical scenarios. Presentation skills.
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the position. Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC/CSP standards, and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children. Knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks and NICE guidelines. Understanding of the broader NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
Desirable
- Evidence of project work. Experience in managing and implementing change.
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