Job summary
As a band 5 you will gain experience in a truly varied role, working in a team that delivers comprehensive care across acute and outpatient settings. You will be part of our acute physiotherapy team providing a 7 day 24 hour inpatient service to a wide range of paediatric patients.
The team provides cover across Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Major Trauma, Accident and Emergency, tertiary services for infectious diseases and haematology, and general paediatric wards. In addition to your acute caseload you will also work with children and young people in our outpatient musculoskeletal clinics, contributing to a well-rounded and fulfilling clinical experience.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a collaborative team with training and supervision to support your development.
If you are motivated, and eager to grow within an expert-led service -this could be your perfect next step.
Main duties of the job
When providing physiotherapy within this Trust you will be expected to be professional, efficient and effective, with a commitment to evidence based practice, continuous professional development and the Trust values.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the Trust Preceptorship programme during first year post qualification. Key aspects of the role include:o To manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate clinical supervision.o To consolidate and develop expertise across 4 pillars of practice (clinical, leadership, education and research).o To be responsible for own Continual Professional and Personal Development (CPPD)o To work effectively within the team, department and organisationo To contribute to service improvement, evaluation, audit and research programmes
The post holder will be required to work at weekends and the respiratory physiotherapy on call service as part of their contracted hours of work (specific rota details are held locally within departments) once the relevant induction and required competencies are achieved. We run separate rotas for adults and paediatric physiotherapy on call services.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree qualification in relevant profession Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body
- Membership of a specialist section
- Degree classification upper second class honours or above (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing physical disability
- Wide range of experience in training /clinical placements
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy intervention
- Liaison with professional colleagues, carers and relatives in the hospital and community.
- Experience in a clinical setting of application of professional standards and codes of conduct
- Experience of using evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Recent junior experience in a structured rotational scheme.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree qualification in relevant profession Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body
- Membership of a specialist section
- Degree classification upper second class honours or above (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing physical disability
- Wide range of experience in training /clinical placements
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy intervention
- Liaison with professional colleagues, carers and relatives in the hospital and community.
- Experience in a clinical setting of application of professional standards and codes of conduct
- Experience of using evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Recent junior experience in a structured rotational scheme.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
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).
