Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative multidisciplinary projectaimed at reducing inequalities in one of the most deprived areas of Enfield. The project will focus on improving outcomes for 0-5 year olds' from identified high risk groups such as deprived areas.
The postholder will work within a multi-agency team with a range of health, early years, social care and voluntary sector professionals.
The postholder will have a role in the development, planning and provision of universal and targeted support for children at risk of developmental issues and concerns and their parents as well as the wider community support network.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist assessment for children aged 0-5, who may have complex presentation, to determine relevant clinical picture and specific treatment indicated, working as an autonomous practitioner
To help develop and extend the reach of universal services, delivering a model of early intervention and prevention to children and families from birth to 5 years from deprived backgrounds.
To run intervention groups for parents/carers of children with identified as 'at risk' of early developmental delay.
To work with the health visiting team and other professional groups in the private, voluntary and independent sectors to establish a clear and well-used referral pathway, offering guidance, training and support as required.
To undertake screening and review assessments and to organise and run targeted intervention groups.
To deliver and continue to improve on promotion and widespread uptake of an established training package to key partners within the early years sector.
To provide specialist advice and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including OT, SALT, Health Visitors, GP, Nurses, Social care and other services.
To educate families and carers regarding their child's specific physiotherapy management including exercises, targeted activities, positioning advice and physical activity recommendations.
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About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide specialist assessment for children aged 0-5, who may have complex presentation, to determine relevant clinical picture and specific treatment indicated, working as an autonomous practitioner
- To help develop and extend the reach of universal services, delivering a model of early intervention and prevention to children and families from birth to 5 years from deprived backgrounds.
- To provide training, supervision and support to health visitors, early years practitioners, nursery staff and parent champion volunteers working on the project.
- To run intervention groups for parents/carers of children with identified as at risk of early developmental delay.
- To work with the health visiting team and other professional groups in the private, voluntary and independent sectors to establish a clear and well-used referral pathway, offering guidance, training and support as required.
- To undertake screening and review assessments and to organise and run targeted intervention groups.
- To deliver and continue to improve on promotion and widespread uptake of an established training package to key partners within the early years sector.
- To provide specialist advice and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including OT, SALT, Health Visitors, GP, Nurses, Social care professionals, educational professionals and other services.
- To educate families and carers regarding their childs specific physiotherapy management including exercises, targeted activities, positioning advice and physical activity recommendations
- 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.
- To make complex decisions and appropriate judgments as a frontline practitioner to interpret situations that may require child protection action.
- To work to locally and nationally agreed standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists.
- To be aware of and follow NICE guidance relevant to conditions of childhood.
- To demonstrate a sound understanding of risk management and to undertake risk assessments involved in the manual handling of the children during physiotherapy management.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
- To manage an independent day-to-day diary. Planning and organising clinics, community groups and outreach visits, often in coordination with other specialised health professionals and adapting to constant changes associated with patient compliance, urgent patient referrals and staff absences.
- To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with departmental standards in order to maintain a high level of care and legal evidence of practice
- To attend TAF (team around the family), professional and children protection proceedings, demonstrating the ability to provide accurate and objective informations
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- To be responsible for monitoring and developing individual high standards of patient care. To participate in group discussion and suggest possible changes to service delivery and policies within the paediatric team and implement where necessary.
- To attend a variety of specialized external courses and feedback information to the department as part of in-service training or to inform service provision.
- To undertake evaluation of personal practice through outcome measures and participate in audit to make recommendations for changes within the service.
- To be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivery of presentations at staff meetings and training sessions.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
- To ensure safe and effective use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
- To participate in staff appraisal scheme, taking responsibility for setting and implementing own goals within own personal development plan and to participate in regular supervision sessions with the band 7 physiotherapist from the team.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
- To keep accurate records of assessments and treatments in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
- To maintain patient information confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
- To comply with all trust policies and the Health and Safety at Work Act including adherence to the Universal Precautions and Infection Control measures, and to attend mandatory training as required.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- To undertake audit and research as agreed with the Clinical Lead
- To use audit results, current research and national guidelines to recommend changes to service delivery and to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
- To keep up to date with current research and development in practice to maintain a high level of evidence -based practice and continued professional development in accordance with the Health and Care Council guidelines.
TRUST POLICIES
Probation
Employment by the Trust is subject to a six (6) month probationary period, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you are employed. During your probationary period, your employment may be terminated by you or the Trust by providing one (1) week notice in writing.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Trust is committed to fair and transparent recruitment and selection procedures and to providing a workplace where all staff are treated with respect and feel included. It is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Health & Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to maintain a safe environment for both staff, patients and visitors, to observe obligations under organisational and departmental Health & Safety policies, maintaining awareness of safe practices and assessment of risk.
Data Protection and Caldicott
To obtain, process and use information (held on computer and/or manual filing systems) in a fair and lawful way. To hold person identifiable information for specific registered purposes and not to use, disclose or transfer person identifiable information in any way that is incompatible with the Data Protection Act 2018, other legislation and Caldicott requirements. To disclose person identifiable information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. When using email to transmit person identifiable information within or outside the Trust, the Trust Email Policy must be strictly followed.
Infection Control
All healthcare workers have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps. Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about application of practice measures known to be effective in reducing HCAI.
Smoking Policy
The Trust provides a smoke free work environment.
Confidentiality
Under no circumstances, either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated), may you divulge any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the Trust. This includes but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.
Clinical Governance
Staff are expected to provide patients with timely and effective care. Treatment and direct / indirect support must be based on best practice. Everyone is responsible for this and his/her job in the Trust is important in achieving this.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Should you be offered the post it will be subject to a criminal check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, final warnings, as well as convictions.
Safeguarding Vulnerable People
It is a basic human right of every child and adult to be protected from harm and NHS Trusts have a fundamental part to play in this. We expect all our staff to recognise signs of vulnerability and to report and act on any concerns in line with policy and guidance contained in 'Working Together - Every Child Matters' and 'No Secrets - guidance on developing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse' on which our Trust Polices are based.
Review
This job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of duties and responsibilities. As these duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be amended from time to time in consultation with the post-holder
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide specialist assessment for children aged 0-5, who may have complex presentation, to determine relevant clinical picture and specific treatment indicated, working as an autonomous practitioner
- To help develop and extend the reach of universal services, delivering a model of early intervention and prevention to children and families from birth to 5 years from deprived backgrounds.
- To provide training, supervision and support to health visitors, early years practitioners, nursery staff and parent champion volunteers working on the project.
- To run intervention groups for parents/carers of children with identified as at risk of early developmental delay.
- To work with the health visiting team and other professional groups in the private, voluntary and independent sectors to establish a clear and well-used referral pathway, offering guidance, training and support as required.
- To undertake screening and review assessments and to organise and run targeted intervention groups.
- To deliver and continue to improve on promotion and widespread uptake of an established training package to key partners within the early years sector.
- To provide specialist advice and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including OT, SALT, Health Visitors, GP, Nurses, Social care professionals, educational professionals and other services.
- To educate families and carers regarding their childs specific physiotherapy management including exercises, targeted activities, positioning advice and physical activity recommendations
- 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.
- To make complex decisions and appropriate judgments as a frontline practitioner to interpret situations that may require child protection action.
- To work to locally and nationally agreed standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists.
- To be aware of and follow NICE guidance relevant to conditions of childhood.
- To demonstrate a sound understanding of risk management and to undertake risk assessments involved in the manual handling of the children during physiotherapy management.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
- To manage an independent day-to-day diary. Planning and organising clinics, community groups and outreach visits, often in coordination with other specialised health professionals and adapting to constant changes associated with patient compliance, urgent patient referrals and staff absences.
- To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with departmental standards in order to maintain a high level of care and legal evidence of practice
- To attend TAF (team around the family), professional and children protection proceedings, demonstrating the ability to provide accurate and objective informations
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- To be responsible for monitoring and developing individual high standards of patient care. To participate in group discussion and suggest possible changes to service delivery and policies within the paediatric team and implement where necessary.
- To attend a variety of specialized external courses and feedback information to the department as part of in-service training or to inform service provision.
- To undertake evaluation of personal practice through outcome measures and participate in audit to make recommendations for changes within the service.
- To be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivery of presentations at staff meetings and training sessions.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
- To ensure safe and effective use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
- To participate in staff appraisal scheme, taking responsibility for setting and implementing own goals within own personal development plan and to participate in regular supervision sessions with the band 7 physiotherapist from the team.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
- To keep accurate records of assessments and treatments in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
- To maintain patient information confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
- To comply with all trust policies and the Health and Safety at Work Act including adherence to the Universal Precautions and Infection Control measures, and to attend mandatory training as required.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- To undertake audit and research as agreed with the Clinical Lead
- To use audit results, current research and national guidelines to recommend changes to service delivery and to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
- To keep up to date with current research and development in practice to maintain a high level of evidence -based practice and continued professional development in accordance with the Health and Care Council guidelines.
TRUST POLICIES
Probation
Employment by the Trust is subject to a six (6) month probationary period, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you are employed. During your probationary period, your employment may be terminated by you or the Trust by providing one (1) week notice in writing.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Trust is committed to fair and transparent recruitment and selection procedures and to providing a workplace where all staff are treated with respect and feel included. It is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Health & Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to maintain a safe environment for both staff, patients and visitors, to observe obligations under organisational and departmental Health & Safety policies, maintaining awareness of safe practices and assessment of risk.
Data Protection and Caldicott
To obtain, process and use information (held on computer and/or manual filing systems) in a fair and lawful way. To hold person identifiable information for specific registered purposes and not to use, disclose or transfer person identifiable information in any way that is incompatible with the Data Protection Act 2018, other legislation and Caldicott requirements. To disclose person identifiable information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. When using email to transmit person identifiable information within or outside the Trust, the Trust Email Policy must be strictly followed.
Infection Control
All healthcare workers have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps. Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about application of practice measures known to be effective in reducing HCAI.
Smoking Policy
The Trust provides a smoke free work environment.
Confidentiality
Under no circumstances, either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated), may you divulge any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the Trust. This includes but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.
Clinical Governance
Staff are expected to provide patients with timely and effective care. Treatment and direct / indirect support must be based on best practice. Everyone is responsible for this and his/her job in the Trust is important in achieving this.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Should you be offered the post it will be subject to a criminal check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, final warnings, as well as convictions.
Safeguarding Vulnerable People
It is a basic human right of every child and adult to be protected from harm and NHS Trusts have a fundamental part to play in this. We expect all our staff to recognise signs of vulnerability and to report and act on any concerns in line with policy and guidance contained in 'Working Together - Every Child Matters' and 'No Secrets - guidance on developing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse' on which our Trust Polices are based.
Review
This job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of duties and responsibilities. As these duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be amended from time to time in consultation with the post-holder
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- oGraduate diploma or BSc Physiotherapy
- oHCPC registration
- oCSP membership
Desirable
- oPost graduate training in paediatric physiotherapy
- oMember of APCP
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of barriers to understanding & ability to explain complex issues simply
- oWorking knowledge of electronic patient record system
- o Knowledge of current safeguarding procedures.
- Experience of developing and delivering core and specialist training
- oDemonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills.
- oGood time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- oAbility to present work both orally and written in a clear and logical manner
- oAbility to communicate effectively in challenging or conflicting situations
- oAbility to self-reflect & critically appraise own performance.
Desirable
- oExperience of clinical supervision / mentoring to staff
Other
Desirable
- oCar driver and own car available
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 2 years post graduate physiotherapy experience. Including a broad experience across different areas of physiotherapy practice at graduate level ie: MSK, neurology, acute / clinic / community settings
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- oPrevious working within the NHS in the UK
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working with children, within physiotherapy or other field of work.
Personal attributes
Essential
- oStrong desire and passion to work within a Universal MDT Team and develop skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy.
- oAbility to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact
- oWork across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- oGraduate diploma or BSc Physiotherapy
- oHCPC registration
- oCSP membership
Desirable
- oPost graduate training in paediatric physiotherapy
- oMember of APCP
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of barriers to understanding & ability to explain complex issues simply
- oWorking knowledge of electronic patient record system
- o Knowledge of current safeguarding procedures.
- Experience of developing and delivering core and specialist training
- oDemonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills.
- oGood time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- oAbility to present work both orally and written in a clear and logical manner
- oAbility to communicate effectively in challenging or conflicting situations
- oAbility to self-reflect & critically appraise own performance.
Desirable
- oExperience of clinical supervision / mentoring to staff
Other
Desirable
- oCar driver and own car available
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 2 years post graduate physiotherapy experience. Including a broad experience across different areas of physiotherapy practice at graduate level ie: MSK, neurology, acute / clinic / community settings
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- oPrevious working within the NHS in the UK
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working with children, within physiotherapy or other field of work.
Personal attributes
Essential
- oStrong desire and passion to work within a Universal MDT Team and develop skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy.
- oAbility to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact
- oWork across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
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).
