Job summary
Birmingham Childrens
Hospital is part of Birmingham Womens
and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust and
is the UKs leading specialist Paediatric centre, caring for sick children and young people between 0 and 16 years
of age. The specialist centre has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality
Commission and is the first childrens
hospital of its type in the country to receive such an accolade. We are one of
the largest Principal Treatment Centres for Paediatric Cancer in the country
and provide care for children with cancer
across a huge geographical area spanning the Midlands and further afield. We
are also one of two national centres for treating Retinoblastoma and we also
have one of the largest Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant Units in the country.
The Haematology and Oncology Service is housed within our bespoke state of the
art building, Waterfall House and our services are delivered over two floors
and includes an outpatients department and inpatient wards.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Exercise and
Physical Activity Therapist to join our team. This is a new and innovative post
supported by Birmingham Childrens Hospital Charity and has funding for 23 months, with
the aim to make it a substantive post. The successful candidate will take the
lead in setting up, establishing and maintaining a new service that seeks to
improve the physical activity, exercise tolerance and engagement of children & young people with a
haematological or oncological diagnosis. The
post holder will make meaningful relationships with children and families who require compassion
and expert advice throughout their journey, ensuring we show our Trust values
to every patient - Ambitious, Brave, Compassionate. If
you are a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic Exercise and Physical Activity
Therapist who enjoys working with children and
young people and is looking for a new challenge then come and join our amazing
team!
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is
committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and
enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all
areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age,
gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in relevant Physiology/Exercise and Sports Science or Physical Education or equivalent
- Level 2 on the Register of Exercise Professionals
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Level 3/4 on the Register of Exercise Professionals
- Behavioural change training/motivational interviewing
- Completion of Level 4 CanRehab course
- GP Exercise referral qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of helping people to improve their health and wellbeing
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with children of differing ages
- Experience in consultation, goal setting and negotiation
Desirable
- NHS clinical experience
- Experience of delivery and supervision of exercise sessions for those with long term conditions
- Experience of working with people who have had cancer
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to recognise own limitations and boundaries
- Ability to clinically reason with patients
- Ability to apply theory to practice
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Ability to prioritise case load
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
- Ability to use own initiative and have sound organisation skills
- Demonstrate sound understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel,
- PowerPoint and Outlook
- Record of continuing professional development
- Flexible attitude, motivated and committed to improving patient care and experience
- Flexible working including working in the community and non-hospital-based venues
- Willing to participate in personal development
- Interest in research, audit and developing a service
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit/research projects
- Experience of data collection and analysis
- Access to appropriate transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in relevant Physiology/Exercise and Sports Science or Physical Education or equivalent
- Level 2 on the Register of Exercise Professionals
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Level 3/4 on the Register of Exercise Professionals
- Behavioural change training/motivational interviewing
- Completion of Level 4 CanRehab course
- GP Exercise referral qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of helping people to improve their health and wellbeing
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with children of differing ages
- Experience in consultation, goal setting and negotiation
Desirable
- NHS clinical experience
- Experience of delivery and supervision of exercise sessions for those with long term conditions
- Experience of working with people who have had cancer
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to recognise own limitations and boundaries
- Ability to clinically reason with patients
- Ability to apply theory to practice
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Ability to prioritise case load
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
- Ability to use own initiative and have sound organisation skills
- Demonstrate sound understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel,
- PowerPoint and Outlook
- Record of continuing professional development
- Flexible attitude, motivated and committed to improving patient care and experience
- Flexible working including working in the community and non-hospital-based venues
- Willing to participate in personal development
- Interest in research, audit and developing a service
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit/research projects
- Experience of data collection and analysis
- Access to appropriate transport
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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