Job summary
We are:
- A large supportive,sociableand friendly MDT team of 60+therapists
This is a fixed term post for 6 months providing specialist MSK Outpatient physiotherapy to children and young people (CYP) in outpatient clinic settings. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with a range of musculoskeletal issues and/or physical and mobility difficulties.
A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). He/she will be expected to manage their own caseload across a number of clinic sites. He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers and colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.
Main duties of the job
* Providing specialist MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy services children and young people with a variety of MSK conditions within Harrow
* Providing specialist advice, programmes and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with MSK conditions
* The post-holder may be expected to provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists and students.
About us
Harrow MSK Physiotherapy Service is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Paediatric MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist. Our team operates from dedicated Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinics in the diverse and popular borough of Harrow.
Are you?
o An enthusiastic, currently HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Do you have?
o Excellent Paediatric musculoskeletal skillso Interest in clinical audit /EBP/ quality improvement projectso NHS Physiotherapy experience
We offer:o Friendly work environmentso Opportunities for supported CPDo Clinical supervision from experienced Band 7'so Varied caseloado Involvement with service development & redesigno Opportunities for managerial experience/training(as appropriate)o Outer London Weighting & Cost of Living Allowance
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.2. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis.3. To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience.4. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.5. To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long-term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan.6. To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.7. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment and appliances to be used by patients.
See job description for more detail
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.2. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis.3. To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience.4. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.5. To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long-term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan.6. To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.7. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment and appliances to be used by patients.
See job description for more detail
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Assessment, treatment and management of children
- Standards of record keeping and reporting
- Range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP
- Awareness of the differences of a Paediatric versus adult caseload
- Good written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good organisational skills and to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience within NHS or similar industry of post graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics
- Assessment treatment and management of children
- Writing clinical notes and reports
- Managing own caseload
- Experience of working and teaching other professionals / parents / carers
- Working at part of an MDT
- Experience of working with Paediatric MSK conditions
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
- Health Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Assessment, treatment and management of children
- Standards of record keeping and reporting
- Range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP
- Awareness of the differences of a Paediatric versus adult caseload
- Good written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good organisational skills and to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience within NHS or similar industry of post graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics
- Assessment treatment and management of children
- Writing clinical notes and reports
- Managing own caseload
- Experience of working and teaching other professionals / parents / carers
- Working at part of an MDT
- Experience of working with Paediatric MSK conditions
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
- Health Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrow Childrens Therapies service - Alexandra Avenue Clinic
275 Alexandra Ave
Harrow
HA2 9DX
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
