Job summary
As a band 6 Physiotherapist working within our team you will be situated in the heart of a Children's therapy centre working alongside a dynamic team of Children's Physio's, Occupational therapists, speech and language therapist, dieticians, orthoptists and Orthotists.
The role will involve the management of children and young people with musculoskeletal and neurodevelopmental conditions from birth to 19 years. You will be based at the Bury Living Well centre but will also work in other community locations such as schools and colleges.
Our team puts personal development and wellbeing as a top priority. We have close links with education and 3rd sector parties to ensure a holistic approach to our patients care.
The team upholds a supportive environment to nurture personal and team development to ensure person centred, high quality care. We have regular peer support and supervision sessions.
Main duties of the job
- The role will involve the physiotherapy management of children and young people referred with neurodevelopment and musculoskeletal conditions. The post holder will demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning skills and be able to interpret and analyse the results of treatment in order to modify accordingly.
- This role is based at the Bury Living Well centre but will also involve home visits and school visits if appropriate. Ability to travel between sites is essential
- The post holder will adhere to the clinical governance framework and be actively involved in quality improvement projects and improving user experience.
- There will be a supportive role helping to supervise students, assistants and education colleagues.
- The post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent 2-way communication between carers, education and social services staff and other health care workers.
- This post holder will require knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of paediatric equipment would be desirable but the post holder could be supported to gain this knowledge whilst in the role.
- The role may involve provision of hydrotherapy sessions.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our threecore values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- member of APCP
- Evidence of post graduate training relevant to the post
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Previous experience across a broad range of junior rotations
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills in Paediatrics
- Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Proven organisation skills including time management, effective delegation and prioritisation
- Ability to work with a team and motivate others
- Ability to work autonomously with senior support
- To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- evidence of teaching experience/ supervisory role
Desirable
- Research and development awareness/ and or experience
- Audit experience
- Leadership experience
- Experience of postural management training
- Experience of hydrotherapy training
- Knowledge of/ previous experience of working with Paediatric walking and standing equipment
Functional requirements
Essential
- Driving is essential - use of a car to travel across sites
- Able to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- member of APCP
- Evidence of post graduate training relevant to the post
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Previous experience across a broad range of junior rotations
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills in Paediatrics
- Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Proven organisation skills including time management, effective delegation and prioritisation
- Ability to work with a team and motivate others
- Ability to work autonomously with senior support
- To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- evidence of teaching experience/ supervisory role
Desirable
- Research and development awareness/ and or experience
- Audit experience
- Leadership experience
- Experience of postural management training
- Experience of hydrotherapy training
- Knowledge of/ previous experience of working with Paediatric walking and standing equipment
Functional requirements
Essential
- Driving is essential - use of a car to travel across sites
- Able to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).