Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 or 6 Physiotherapist to join our MSK Paediatric Therapy Team for a fixed time to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a motivated Physiotherapist, who would like to further develop their career as a paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapist within a highly rewarding and progressive team. We are happy to offer this role as a training position or band 5 that has the appropriate set of skills.There will also be the opportunity to specialise and gain more experience in the field of orthopaedic paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as an autonomous practitioner with senior support from a team of highly experienced clinical specialist physiotherapists and advanced practice physiotherapists. We have a rotational band 5 physiotherapy scheme which you will be involved with as well as working alongside therapy support staff. The service is committed to continued professional development and service improvement, and the successful applicant would be expected to fully participate in ongoing service development activities and the regular in-service training programme.
You will assist in the clinical delivery of the paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapy service in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department based at The Kent and Canterbury Hospital, although you may be required to visit other sites as per the service need. Your caseload will consist of a range of 1:1 assessments and treatments as well as being responsible for independently running group sessions in our gym space and hydrotherapy pool.
About us
The organisation is currently launching its new improvement focus in the form of an improvement system called We Care. The We Care System is a fundamentally new model that the organisation will be shifting to, it champions empowerment, promotes innovation and will bolster the connection and collaboration of staff throughout the organisation.
The We Care System utilises a multi-layered approach to improvement allowing staff to develop and produce a variety of ideas to combat the issues and problems that have been identified. The system allows for the deployment of:
Strategic Initiatives which are long term projects and focus led and driven by our executive
Trust Priority Improvement Projects which are short term projects allocated to a range of project teams made up from our staff groups focusing on impacting our True North metrics and breakthrough objectives
Ward Based OMS which delivers daily management and continuous improvement on the frontline
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents.
Please include what band level you are looking to apply for and why in the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy
- Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapy / Chartered Society of Physiotherapy / British Association of Hand Therapy
- Fieldwork Educators Course/Clinical Educators Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience as Junior Therapist (Band 5) and evidence of achieving the competencies of the exit gateway at Band 5
- Experience working as part of a MDT
- Contribution to clinical education/ supervision of less experienced staff/ students
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Postgraduate Continued Professional Development in specialist field
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy
- Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapy / Chartered Society of Physiotherapy / British Association of Hand Therapy
- Fieldwork Educators Course/Clinical Educators Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience as Junior Therapist (Band 5) and evidence of achieving the competencies of the exit gateway at Band 5
- Experience working as part of a MDT
- Contribution to clinical education/ supervision of less experienced staff/ students
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Postgraduate Continued Professional Development in specialist field
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
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).
