Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Physiotherapy team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as a Band 7 musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapist. We are looking for an experienced therapist who is enthusiastic and dynamic with a flexible approach to work within our developing team. You will need to be adaptable to cover the service needs across sites.
The trust have invested and expanded services in recent years in Paediatrics and Paediatric orthopaedics, and our paediatric physio team is evolving to support the therapy needs in these client groups. The post holder will work closely with specialist multi-disciplinary teams across paediatrics and orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to provide therapy for a varied case load predominantly in an outpatient setting. A broad skill set across Orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients is required.
There are fantastic opportunities to develop your skills working with ESP physiotherapy leads, assisting them in specialist clinics such as Ponseti and DDH clinics, as well as for joint working with Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons, with whom we have strong links. The candidate will also have the opportunity to help develop a growing paediatric musculoskeletal service within the trust.
Our team has a strong commitment to CPD and evidence based practice. Team members are supported through supervision and regular teaching.
If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit please do not hesitate to contact Lorraine Bomphrey 07718 587842 Lorraine.Bomphrey1@nhs.net or Jennie Quilter 07714 756232 Jennie.Quilter@nhs.net (Clinical Team Lead Paediatric Physiotherapists).
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent Qualification
- HCPC registration - License to practice
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD
Desirable
- Member of the relevant clinical interest groups
- Introductory management course
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience of working with children, parents and carers
- Writing clinical notes and reports
- Experience of working in acute paediatric setting.
- Staff supervision, line management, appraisal and PDP planning
- Teaching other professionals/parents
Desirable
- Experience of Orthotics management.
- Experience of working in the community including schools and further education environments
- Serial casting and splinting
Knowledge
Essential
- Established clinical knowledge in paediatrics and management of paediatric presentations which could include: Orthopaedic conditions and surgery
- Postural management and positioning
- Paediatric Musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge on paediatric respiratory conditions, Cystic Fibrosis, Ponseti treatment
Skills
Essential
- Self directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
- Computer literacy
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- oAbility to show evidence of negotiation skills across organisational boundaries at all levels both clinically and managerially
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent Qualification
- HCPC registration - License to practice
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD
Desirable
- Member of the relevant clinical interest groups
- Introductory management course
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience of working with children, parents and carers
- Writing clinical notes and reports
- Experience of working in acute paediatric setting.
- Staff supervision, line management, appraisal and PDP planning
- Teaching other professionals/parents
Desirable
- Experience of Orthotics management.
- Experience of working in the community including schools and further education environments
- Serial casting and splinting
Knowledge
Essential
- Established clinical knowledge in paediatrics and management of paediatric presentations which could include: Orthopaedic conditions and surgery
- Postural management and positioning
- Paediatric Musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge on paediatric respiratory conditions, Cystic Fibrosis, Ponseti treatment
Skills
Essential
- Self directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
- Computer literacy
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- oAbility to show evidence of negotiation skills across organisational boundaries at all levels both clinically and managerially
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).
