Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Physiotherapy Service at Northampton General Hospital to recruit a part-time Band 6 Chartered Physiotherapist. We are looking for a highly motivated Physiotherapist with an interest within paediatrics to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. The successful applicant needs to have a dynamic and flexible approach and will be committed to the development of the service.
The Children's Physiotherapy Service provides assessment, treatment, and advice to children and young adults aged 0-19 living in West Northamptonshire. We work in partnership with families, Social Services, other Health professionals and Education to maintain a holistic approach for the child.
Main duties of the job
The post offers a varied paediatric caseload with the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills. Services are provided within a range of locations to meet the needs of the child and family. These include schools, the child's home, outpatient clinics, the Child Development Centre and the acute wards. All staff participate in the paediatric daytime weekend and bank holiday on-call rota following appropriate training. As this post includes a community element, it is essential to have a valid UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
You will initially undergo a Trust and Departmental Induction programme. You will also receive clinical supervision and support from the team including established and experienced Band 7 specialist Paediatric Physiotherapists. The successful candidate will participate in integrated team meetings and training sessions. We have a commitment to continuing professional development.
Due to the nature of the post as a part time employment there can be some flexibility within the hours worked over the course of the core working week from Monday to Friday.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be able to work independently without direct supervision. To ensure a high standard of clinical care, using a variety of assessment techniques and to formulate individual treatment plans. To provide physiotherapy to children, often with a complex presentation using specialist skills to deliver and monitor treatment. To assess, liaise, monitor and request specialist equipment. To assess the childs/parents/carers understanding of assessment and treatment proposals, gaining valid informed consent. To have the knowledge to work within a legal framework with children who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. To be responsible for the education of parents/carers/school staff and junior members of the physiotherapy team in treatment interventions to ensure safe and effectivepractice
Please see attached job description and person spec and let us know how you meet the person spec for this post.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be able to work independently without direct supervision. To ensure a high standard of clinical care, using a variety of assessment techniques and to formulate individual treatment plans. To provide physiotherapy to children, often with a complex presentation using specialist skills to deliver and monitor treatment. To assess, liaise, monitor and request specialist equipment. To assess the childs/parents/carers understanding of assessment and treatment proposals, gaining valid informed consent. To have the knowledge to work within a legal framework with children who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. To be responsible for the education of parents/carers/school staff and junior members of the physiotherapy team in treatment interventions to ensure safe and effectivepractice
Please see attached job description and person spec and let us know how you meet the person spec for this post.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current registration of HCPC
- Valid UK driving licence and car owner
Desirable
- Member of the CSP
- Membership of a relevant CSP special interest group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in paediatrics
- Experience in Respiratory, Orthopaedics and Neurology
Desirable
- Current experience in respiratory On Call
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Evidence of Post Grad education
- Evidence of relevant and continuous CPD
- Experience of working as part of a MDT
- Supervision and clinical education of physiotherapy assistants
- Knowledge of Paediatric conditions
- Experience of working in a variety of locations eg: school, home, hospital
- Experience of writing EHC reports
- Awareness of national policies regarding child health, including safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- Ability to autonomously manage caseload.
- Ability to assess patient's needs and formulate treatment plans with appropriate goals.
- Ability to modify and progress patient treatment.
- Ability to use IT systems to support workload.
- Good communication and listening skills, including with those with communication difficulties.
- Good organisational skills and time keeping.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Ability to be a flexible member of the team.
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills.
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current registration of HCPC
- Valid UK driving licence and car owner
Desirable
- Member of the CSP
- Membership of a relevant CSP special interest group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in paediatrics
- Experience in Respiratory, Orthopaedics and Neurology
Desirable
- Current experience in respiratory On Call
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Evidence of Post Grad education
- Evidence of relevant and continuous CPD
- Experience of working as part of a MDT
- Supervision and clinical education of physiotherapy assistants
- Knowledge of Paediatric conditions
- Experience of working in a variety of locations eg: school, home, hospital
- Experience of writing EHC reports
- Awareness of national policies regarding child health, including safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- Ability to autonomously manage caseload.
- Ability to assess patient's needs and formulate treatment plans with appropriate goals.
- Ability to modify and progress patient treatment.
- Ability to use IT systems to support workload.
- Good communication and listening skills, including with those with communication difficulties.
- Good organisational skills and time keeping.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Ability to be a flexible member of the team.
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills.
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research.
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).
