Job summary
Paediatric Physiotherapist - SDR 0.8wte
The successful candidate will provide highly specialist physiotherapy for children undergoing Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) or within the acute neurosciences service, within Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The postholder will assist in the development of this service as a member of the multidisciplinary team and provide a source of expertise locally, nationally and internationally.
Bristol Royal Hospital for children is a specialised tertiary hospital, taking the most complex referrals from both local and national centres and a designated major trauma centre for the South West of England.
Main duties of the job
To provide a highly specialised service that includes the assessment, treatment and management of children referred for SDR, assisting in the development, planning and progression of service provision.
To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children requiring rehabilitation
To provide specialist advice to other members of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide clinical education and training to others within the Trust and externally.
To take a lead role in the management of more difficult and complex cases within a multi-disciplinary team approach, acting as an autonomous practitioner.
To assist across the neurosciences service, supporting colleagues to provide suitable rehabilitation opportunities for all patients.
To be an active member of the 24 hours and weekend on-call service, undertaking assessment and treatment of acutely ill children.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Registration with Healthcare Professions council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate continued professional development eg spasticity management, gait analysis
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and special interest groups
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
- Ability to motivate, teach and share learning
- Ability to be a team player
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant and appropriate post graduate experience across a wide range of complex neuro-disabilities
- Experience of working within paediatrics at a senior level (Band 6 or above)
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience of working with children cerebral palsy and tone management
- Demonstrable understanding of gait analysis
Desirable
- Proven experience of clinical audit and research
- Previous experience of working with children following selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery
- Previous experience of service development
- Previous experience within a community setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Proven responsibility for own decision making whilst working closely within a team
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Sound IT skills eg Word, Excel, Internet, video conferencing
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Registration with Healthcare Professions council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate continued professional development eg spasticity management, gait analysis
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and special interest groups
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
- Ability to motivate, teach and share learning
- Ability to be a team player
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant and appropriate post graduate experience across a wide range of complex neuro-disabilities
- Experience of working within paediatrics at a senior level (Band 6 or above)
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience of working with children cerebral palsy and tone management
- Demonstrable understanding of gait analysis
Desirable
- Proven experience of clinical audit and research
- Previous experience of working with children following selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery
- Previous experience of service development
- Previous experience within a community setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Proven responsibility for own decision making whilst working closely within a team
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Sound IT skills eg Word, Excel, Internet, video conferencing
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
