Job summary
We welcome applications from Band 5 or band 6 children's Physiotherapists.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to work within the Childrens Community Physiotherapy Team in BNSSG based in South Bristol. You would have the opportunity to work within our Early Years Service and mainstream schools and our Special schools, depending on your skill set or the area of work you would like to develop.
You would be working as part of the wider physiotherapy and multi- disciplinary teams. We work as an integrated service with our OT colleagues and Speech and Language therapists within Early Years, also working closely with the paediatricians, Bristol Childrens Hospital and running joint clinics with our orthopaedic surgeons within the community
As a wider physiotherapy team we have Clinical Specialties such as, Tone Management, Postural Management, Gait clinics, Hydrotherapy, Serial Casting and DCD. In these posts you will be part of one of these, developing skills alongside our Specialty Leads. We are committed to regular training and development and we have a well-established monthly Integrated In-Service Training Program, as well a broad range of internal management and development courses.
It is essential to have had experience as a paediatric physiotherapist, preferably NHS experience.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality, evidenced- based assessments relevant to childrens therapy and practice, to children and young people, often with Complex Needs
To use clinical reasoning skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate child-centred intervention, using an evidence-based practice approach
To provide an in depth analysis of the assessment and facts in order to compare a range of options for appropriate specialist intervention and programmes and to contribute to a differential diagnosis when necessary
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practices, clear care plans and outcomes measure
To provide education to service users about their condition and the role of therapy services in conjunction with other service professionals
To identify service users needs and involve the young person and family in all treatment goal setting. To be mindful of the implication of recommendations for the service users (families or carers)
To manage clinical risk within own caseload
We have various positions available including a
full time position for a band 5 Children's Physiotherapist or band 6 Children's
Senior Physiotherapist based in South Bristol (community)
18.75 hours per week
permanent contract and 18.75 hours per week fixed term contract for 12 months
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract:
This is a full time position for a band 5 Children's Physiotherapist or band 6 Children's Senior Physiotherapist based in South Bristol (community)
18.75 hours per week permanent contract and 18.75 hours per week fixed term contract for 12 months.
Pay scale: (Per annum based on full time hours)
Band 5 £27,055 - £32,934
Band 6 £33,706 - £40,588
For more information on the position, please see full job descriptions for band 5 and band 6 attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract:
This is a full time position for a band 5 Children's Physiotherapist or band 6 Children's Senior Physiotherapist based in South Bristol (community)
18.75 hours per week permanent contract and 18.75 hours per week fixed term contract for 12 months.
Pay scale: (Per annum based on full time hours)
Band 5 £27,055 - £32,934
Band 6 £33,706 - £40,588
For more information on the position, please see full job descriptions for band 5 and band 6 attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy Therapy as recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Childrens Physiotherapy ie APCP courses
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience of working with children with needs across a range of core areas relevant to the post e.g. neurology, learning disabilities, outpatients, community, complex needs, Autism, Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development in areas applicable to the post
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- To be able to select and carry out appropriate assessment and in-depth observation combined with appropriate discussions / liaison to form a differential diagnosis
- To be able to assess and provide intervention for more complex cases in area of speciality, with clinical support from more senior clinicians
- To be able to select, set and evaluate appropriate, individualised and relevant therapy goals / treatment plans / outcome measures alongside the patient and parent / carer Ability to signpost to other appropriate professionals and services
- Effective and clear written and verbal communication skills, even when there may be communication barriers. For example: presenting and receiving information, to / from MDT staff, other agencies, education staff, families and / or service users, writing reports and treatment plans, writing EHCP contributions (with manager support), sharing sensitive diagnostic and prognostic information with families, demonstrating interventions.
- Experience of supervising less experienced members of staff
- Awareness of professional limits and remit and able to seek advice and clinical supervision from senior members of staff as appropriate.
- Ability to act on constructive comment
- Experience of carrying out moderate to intense physical efforts throughout the working day and carrying out concurrent activities (PT/OT)
- Experience in understanding clinical governance, audit, research and quality issues and their implications for services
- Ability to travel and be able to transport necessary equipment for community visits
- An awareness and appreciation of a range of cultures and ethnicities and how these may affect service delivery
Desirable
- Experience of working in an emotionally stressful environment with patients with life limiting or progressive conditions
- Experience of providing specialist support to children with complex motor and / or communication needs
- Knowledge / experience of the use of specialist paediatric equipment and manual handling guidelines
- Evidence of attendance or additional training in area of specialism
- Willingness to undertake additional study and qualifications relevant to the post
- Experience delegating appropriately to support staff
- Experience of developing and delivering training to other members of staff / parents / carers / other professionals
- Application of health, safety and risk management policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy Therapy as recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Childrens Physiotherapy ie APCP courses
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience of working with children with needs across a range of core areas relevant to the post e.g. neurology, learning disabilities, outpatients, community, complex needs, Autism, Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development in areas applicable to the post
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- To be able to select and carry out appropriate assessment and in-depth observation combined with appropriate discussions / liaison to form a differential diagnosis
- To be able to assess and provide intervention for more complex cases in area of speciality, with clinical support from more senior clinicians
- To be able to select, set and evaluate appropriate, individualised and relevant therapy goals / treatment plans / outcome measures alongside the patient and parent / carer Ability to signpost to other appropriate professionals and services
- Effective and clear written and verbal communication skills, even when there may be communication barriers. For example: presenting and receiving information, to / from MDT staff, other agencies, education staff, families and / or service users, writing reports and treatment plans, writing EHCP contributions (with manager support), sharing sensitive diagnostic and prognostic information with families, demonstrating interventions.
- Experience of supervising less experienced members of staff
- Awareness of professional limits and remit and able to seek advice and clinical supervision from senior members of staff as appropriate.
- Ability to act on constructive comment
- Experience of carrying out moderate to intense physical efforts throughout the working day and carrying out concurrent activities (PT/OT)
- Experience in understanding clinical governance, audit, research and quality issues and their implications for services
- Ability to travel and be able to transport necessary equipment for community visits
- An awareness and appreciation of a range of cultures and ethnicities and how these may affect service delivery
Desirable
- Experience of working in an emotionally stressful environment with patients with life limiting or progressive conditions
- Experience of providing specialist support to children with complex motor and / or communication needs
- Knowledge / experience of the use of specialist paediatric equipment and manual handling guidelines
- Evidence of attendance or additional training in area of specialism
- Willingness to undertake additional study and qualifications relevant to the post
- Experience delegating appropriately to support staff
- Experience of developing and delivering training to other members of staff / parents / carers / other professionals
- Application of health, safety and risk management policies
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
