Paediatric Physiotherapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Childrens Neuro-Orthopaedics atthe Childrens Therapy based in Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the ChildrensHospital. We are seeking an experienced physiotherapist who is passionate aboutpeople and enabling their rehabilitation to fulfil this exciting role.

Main duties of the job

If you are successful in yourapplication to this post, you will be expected to co-ordinate and lead theChildrens Physiotherapy Neuro-orthopaedic caseload, for both the in andoutpatient services, assessing and treating children between new-born age and18 years. The role will involve providing exceptional MSK physiotherapy servicein Childrens orthopaedics across the Trust, and work as an independentpractitioner alongside Childrens Orthopaedic Surgeons and a ChildrensOrthopaedic Fellow. A successful candidate will have previous experience in amanagement or leadership position, as they will have to deliver training and supervisionjunior staff member to develop their professional skills. The role will alsorequire the candidate to have advanced diagnostic skills, allowing them toaccurately interpret results to make the appropriate referrals and actaccordingly.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Grade: Band 7

Ward/Dept: ChildrensTherapies and Gait

Location: Oxford ChildrensHospital, OX3 9DU / Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, OX3 7LD

Trust: Oxford UniversityHospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hours: hours Monday-Friday

Shift Pattern: 8:30-16:30

Pay Rate: £

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Childrens Neuro-Orthopaedics atthe Childrens Therapy based in Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the ChildrensHospital. We are seeking an experienced physiotherapist who is passionate aboutpeople and enabling their rehabilitation to fulfil this exciting role.

Oxford University Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. Itprovides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a basefor medical education, training, and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals- the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield OrthopaedicCentre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Oxford University Hospitals NHSTrust has a world-class reputation for teaching and research. It provides awide range of general and specialist services as well as playing a central rolein the local community. Being based in the city of Oxford, the hospital is easyto reach and has excellent access to London.

If you are successful in yourapplication to this post, you will be expected to co-ordinate and lead theChildrens Physiotherapy Neuro-orthopaedic caseload, for both the in andoutpatient services, assessing and treating children between new-born age and18 years. The role will involve providing exceptional MSK physiotherapy servicein Childrens orthopaedics across the Trust, and work as an independentpractitioner alongside Childrens Orthopaedic Surgeons and a ChildrensOrthopaedic Fellow. A successful candidate will have previous experience in amanagement or leadership position, as they will have to deliver training and supervisionjunior staff member to develop their professional skills. The role will alsorequire the candidate to have advanced diagnostic skills, allowing them toaccurately interpret results to make the appropriate referrals and actaccordingly.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

Currentrelevant professional registration

Minimum 2years post-qualification experience

Enhanced DBS

UK/NHSexperience

Experience in thefield of Neuro-Orthopaedics

Experienceworking in Paediatrics

Desirable tohave experience of working with patients with Cerebral Palsy

Job description

Job description can be provided upon request.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant degree or equivalent

Desirable

HCPC Registered

Essential Criteria

Essential

Enhanced DBS

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles willbe required to provide evidence of

RelevantQualifications

Registration with therelevant Registration Body if applicable.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largestNHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every yearwe help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy bettercareer opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balanceacross our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that youcan take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts,committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choiceto work how and where you want