Job summary
We are seeking a motivated Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and passionate team working in the Thurrock area covering a community caseload. This is a proactive role which includes blocks of therapy (including Maes), hydrotherapy, pilates groups and mechanical horse therapy.
CPD is actively encouraged in this post and funds are available for external training. Staff receive reflective team sessions and mindfulness sessions, team away days, regular in-service training and staff wellbeing is extremely important.
Main duties of the job
We have a vacancy for a Children's Community Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive team in Children's Integrated Therapy Service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist keen to develop their knowledge and skills in children's physiotherapy. We work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team including community paediatricians, occupational therapists, nursery nurses and speech and language therapists.
We are looking to recruit a HCPC registered Physiotherapist, who has relevant post graduate experience within community or neurological services; paediatric experience would be beneficial.
Assessment and intervention are delivered in various settings including clinic, the child's home, special schools, mainstream schools and nurseries, community settings, as well as virtually.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011 per annum pro rata).
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Childrens Physiotherapy Team is based in community clinics, co-located with many other health and local authority childrens services in Essex and Thurrock. Therapists have good access to clinical space as well as close working relations with the multi-disciplinary teams.
We are committed to supporting staff, to develop and learn through regular supervision, appraisal and internal and external training opportunities. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to develop their own learning, contribute to service improvement and can demonstrate the ability to adapt to the changing needs of service delivery.
The successful applicant will thrive on working as part of a team and have excellent organisational and communication skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Childrens Physiotherapy Team is based in community clinics, co-located with many other health and local authority childrens services in Essex and Thurrock. Therapists have good access to clinical space as well as close working relations with the multi-disciplinary teams.
We are committed to supporting staff, to develop and learn through regular supervision, appraisal and internal and external training opportunities. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to develop their own learning, contribute to service improvement and can demonstrate the ability to adapt to the changing needs of service delivery.
The successful applicant will thrive on working as part of a team and have excellent organisational and communication skills.
Person Specification
Paediatric physiotherapist
Essential
- 18 months post registration experience as a Physiotherapist
- oE - Post registration experience in at least one of the following relevant clinical settings: Children's Services; Community Setting; Neurology (3)
Knowledge
Essential
- oE - Good knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy (3)
Skills
Essential
- oE - Ability to work with children and families/carers (2)
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Paediatric physiotherapist
Essential
- 18 months post registration experience as a Physiotherapist
- oE - Post registration experience in at least one of the following relevant clinical settings: Children's Services; Community Setting; Neurology (3)
Knowledge
Essential
- oE - Good knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy (3)
Skills
Essential
- oE - Ability to work with children and families/carers (2)
Skills
Essential
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).
