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BAND 6 PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST, fixed term positions required from July '25 and September '25 to cover maternity leave for up to 1 year.
Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist - Fixed TermCommunity Paediatric Physiotherapy Team - Enfield, Royal Free London North Mid
Due to 2 members of staff soon to start maternity leave we are excited to offer band 6 fixed term positions within our team. We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic physiotherapists who can demonstrate specialist skills and a passion for working with children and their families in a thriving MDT environment.
We welcome applications from those who would prefer full time or part time work, and can offer flexible working. The posts offer opportunities to develop specialist skills in both areas of musculoskeletal and neurodisability, working in a range of settings, including clinics, schools, and patients' homes. If you have specialist skills and would prefer to work in one area - please indicate this on your application.
"This has been the best team I have worked for. Not only is there a wealth of experience (which everyone is more than happy to share and learn from one another), but everyone is so approachable, helpful and it's great to be part of a team who are friends both in and out of the workplace." - previous team member.
Please contact Physiotherapist Hannah Jefferson hannah.Jefferson@nhs.net or Operational Manager Jas Singh jasweer.singh1@nhs.net Tel: 07929 383792
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Children's Division is a highly experienced and Professional multi-disciplinary provision delivering Therapeutic services for children with the London borough of Enfield.
The services currently comprise of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Complex Needs and Palliative Care Nursing and Specialist Family support. The service works closely with other disciplines within the Child Development Team and Primary Care Team (Health Visiting, School Nursing and Safeguarding services) to provide services across the borough.
The service also works closely with the Local Authority (Joint service for children with Disabilities and Special Education Needs Department) including Schools in the provision of a joined-up Health, Education and Social Care provision.
The Physiotherapy service is an established Musculoskeletal (0-17 years) and Neurodisability (0-19 years) service which provides specialised Physiotherapy assessment and intervention to children with varying needs in community settings, special schools, clinics and the CDC
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist assessment for children aged 0-18, who may have complex presentation, to determine relevant clinical picture and specific treatment indicated, working as an autonomous practitioner
To provide specialist advice and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including Paediatricians, Orthopaedic Consultants, GPs, SLT, OT, Nurses, Social care professionals, educational professionals and other services.
To educate families and carers regarding their childs specific physiotherapy management including exercise programmes, targeted activities, positioning advice and physical activity recommendations.
To work closely with Wheelchair services, Orthotics department and other specialist equipment agencies, Voluntary agencies and other professional groups to ensure physiotherapy treatment is fully integrated into patient care programmes.
To be responsible for the appropriate physiotherapy treatment of an identified group of children, with a wide variety of conditions, including children with severe physical and/or cognitive impairment, some of whom may have complex social and psychological needs
To formulate individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning skills and utilizing a wide range of specialist treatment approaches.
To be skilled in both verbal and non-verbal communication with children of all ages with varying levels of cognition, and who have a range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding.
To be skilled in communicating with parents and carers, from all cultural and social backgrounds, who may be distressed as a result of initial diagnosis. To act as a frontline source of highly complex information regarding diagnosis and the ongoing management of a child with tact and empathy.
To analyse and interpret the impact on the patient and their physiotherapy treatment of diagnoses/treatment plans from other disciplines. This will involve the understanding and interpretation of complex medical and educational reports and assessments.
To use highly specialized handling skills and manual physiotherapeutic techniques during assessment and treatment of children, some with complex disabilities and movement disorders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist assessment for children aged 0-18, who may have complex presentation, to determine relevant clinical picture and specific treatment indicated, working as an autonomous practitioner
To provide specialist advice and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including Paediatricians, Orthopaedic Consultants, GPs, SLT, OT, Nurses, Social care professionals, educational professionals and other services.
To educate families and carers regarding their childs specific physiotherapy management including exercise programmes, targeted activities, positioning advice and physical activity recommendations.
To work closely with Wheelchair services, Orthotics department and other specialist equipment agencies, Voluntary agencies and other professional groups to ensure physiotherapy treatment is fully integrated into patient care programmes.
To be responsible for the appropriate physiotherapy treatment of an identified group of children, with a wide variety of conditions, including children with severe physical and/or cognitive impairment, some of whom may have complex social and psychological needs
To formulate individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning skills and utilizing a wide range of specialist treatment approaches.
To be skilled in both verbal and non-verbal communication with children of all ages with varying levels of cognition, and who have a range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding.
To be skilled in communicating with parents and carers, from all cultural and social backgrounds, who may be distressed as a result of initial diagnosis. To act as a frontline source of highly complex information regarding diagnosis and the ongoing management of a child with tact and empathy.
To analyse and interpret the impact on the patient and their physiotherapy treatment of diagnoses/treatment plans from other disciplines. This will involve the understanding and interpretation of complex medical and educational reports and assessments.
To use highly specialized handling skills and manual physiotherapeutic techniques during assessment and treatment of children, some with complex disabilities and movement disorders.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate diploma or BSc Physiotherapist HPC Registered. CSP membership
Desirable
- Post graduate training in paediatric physiotherapy Member Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapy (APCP)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to organise & respond effectively to complex information. Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member with excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work independently Evidence of physiotherapy assessment and treatment planning Ability to laterally think and problem solve Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills. Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks Ability to present work both orally and written in a clear and logical manner Ability to communicate effectively in challenging or conflicting situations Ability to self-reflect & critically appraise own performance. Ability to manage within a high pressured and busy working environment Evidence of remaining up to date with professional practice and new research, and participate in active learning Experience of supervising or contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff - eh students or assistants. Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Experience/skills in hydrotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge or awareness of current best practice in paediatric physiotherapy Some knowledge of child development and common childhood disorders relevant to physiotherapy Experience of using clinical observations/outcome measures/goal settings/standardised testing Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services An understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and how it applies to clinical practice Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Understanding of risk management and the risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings Understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to children including safeguarding
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist postural management equipment and orthotics Awareness of SEND and EHCP legislation.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Strong desire and passion to work within a Children's Physiotherapy Team and develop skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy. Ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact
Other
Desirable
- Car driver and own car available
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate physiotherapy experience. Including a broad experience across different areas of physiotherapy practice at graduate level i.e. MSK, neurology, acute /clinic community settings. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Previous working within the NHS in the UK. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children, within physiotherapy or other field of work
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate diploma or BSc Physiotherapist HPC Registered. CSP membership
Desirable
- Post graduate training in paediatric physiotherapy Member Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapy (APCP)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to organise & respond effectively to complex information. Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member with excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work independently Evidence of physiotherapy assessment and treatment planning Ability to laterally think and problem solve Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills. Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks Ability to present work both orally and written in a clear and logical manner Ability to communicate effectively in challenging or conflicting situations Ability to self-reflect & critically appraise own performance. Ability to manage within a high pressured and busy working environment Evidence of remaining up to date with professional practice and new research, and participate in active learning Experience of supervising or contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff - eh students or assistants. Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Experience/skills in hydrotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge or awareness of current best practice in paediatric physiotherapy Some knowledge of child development and common childhood disorders relevant to physiotherapy Experience of using clinical observations/outcome measures/goal settings/standardised testing Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services An understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and how it applies to clinical practice Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Understanding of risk management and the risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings Understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to children including safeguarding
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist postural management equipment and orthotics Awareness of SEND and EHCP legislation.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Strong desire and passion to work within a Children's Physiotherapy Team and develop skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy. Ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact
Other
Desirable
- Car driver and own car available
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate physiotherapy experience. Including a broad experience across different areas of physiotherapy practice at graduate level i.e. MSK, neurology, acute /clinic community settings. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Previous working within the NHS in the UK. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children, within physiotherapy or other field of work
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).
