Job summary
Passionate about Paediatric MSk Physiotherapy and looking for your next career move? If so, we have theperfectopportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual, with excellent communication and organisational skills, to join the Paediatric MSk Physiotherapy Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder must haveexperience of working within paediatric physiotherapy andproven clinical skillsforassessing and treating of trauma and orthopaedic conditions.
Within the dedicated Paediatric MSk Physiotherapy Team, our aim is to provide expert physiotherapy intervention and advice to children and young people from 0-18 years. We provide advice, education and support to their families, carers and other professionals working alongside them and support seamless transition into adult services where required.
You will be an effective team player who is flexible, enthusiastic and focused on the delivery of a high quality, safe and effective care.Services are delivered from community clinic bases within Bolton, requiring you to be a car owner and driver. Excellent time management skills are needed for effective caseload management.Commitment to service development is essential.
We kindly request previous applicants need not apply.
A Band 5 to 6 progression post would be considered for a successful candidate who requires further experience and exposure to fulfil all aspects of the role.
Main duties of the job
- Assessment and treatment of a broad range of specialist MSK conditions within the outpatient setting, including group sessions.
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills and a problem solving approach to patient care.
- Managing a caseload of patients, including children and young people with complex presentations.
- Working effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
- Dealing with complex, sensitive and emotive situations.
- Communicating effectively with children and young people, their families/carers and the MDT.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and evidence based practice.
- Supervision and support of physiotherapy learners, therapy assistants and Band 5 physiotherapists.
- Deputising on behalf of Band 7 colleagues.
- Contributing to service improvement.
- Participation in the team in-service training programme.
- Knowledge of quality governance and the wider healthcare agenda.
- Adherence to relevant local and national policies/guidance.
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust values. We are proud that our trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as 'Good' by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the requirements and responsibilities of this role, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the requirements and responsibilities of this role, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Post-graduate MSk training
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Relevant clinical interest group membership
- Pilates certification
- Acupuncture qualification
- Practice Educator training
Experience
Essential
- Significant MSk experience
- Paediatric experience
- Complex caseload management
- MDT working
- Supporting/educating others
- Service development/improvement
Desirable
- Paediatric MSk/rheumatology/neuro experience
- Hydrotherapy experience
- Clinical audit
- Virtual clinics
Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment/treatment skills
- Advanced clinical reasoning/problem solving skills
- Effective communication
- Effective time management
- Dealing with stressful/distressing/emotional situations
- Supporting patients/carers and families
- IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of paediatric conditions/pathologies
- Specialist training/experience for complex conditions
- Increased knowledge through CPD
- Knowledge of current NHS/service pressures
Desirable
- Rheumatology conditions
- Wound care/management
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between clinical bases
- Flexible working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Post-graduate MSk training
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Relevant clinical interest group membership
- Pilates certification
- Acupuncture qualification
- Practice Educator training
Experience
Essential
- Significant MSk experience
- Paediatric experience
- Complex caseload management
- MDT working
- Supporting/educating others
- Service development/improvement
Desirable
- Paediatric MSk/rheumatology/neuro experience
- Hydrotherapy experience
- Clinical audit
- Virtual clinics
Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment/treatment skills
- Advanced clinical reasoning/problem solving skills
- Effective communication
- Effective time management
- Dealing with stressful/distressing/emotional situations
- Supporting patients/carers and families
- IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of paediatric conditions/pathologies
- Specialist training/experience for complex conditions
- Increased knowledge through CPD
- Knowledge of current NHS/service pressures
Desirable
- Rheumatology conditions
- Wound care/management
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between clinical bases
- Flexible working
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).
