Job summary
To provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children and young people within the Paediatric Team with musculo-skeletal, orthopaedic, rheumatology, neurological, neuro-muscular and developmental conditions.
To work with some in-patients on Rudham children's ward, but to work mainly with out-patients based within the Roxburgh Children's Centre, out-patient department, gymnasium and aquatic therapy pool, community settings such as mainstream schools, special needs schools and within the child's home environment.
To carry own caseload of non-complex patients and to seek guidance from either a Band 6 or Band 7 paediatric physiotherapist in more complex situations. The post holder will be provided with formal and informal supervision. Advice, training and support are available as required.
To provide therapy to patients within the Rehabilitation Services as part of an agreed working rota.
The post holder will have to hold a UK , European or international drivers licence as they would be required to drive to the community settings and special schools
Main duties of the job
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- CLINICAL
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
1.2 To accept clinical responsibility for a defined caseload of non-complex children and young people and to organise this efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, while being flexible to assist other colleagues and health care professionals as appropriate.
1.3 To undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments of children and young people using clinical reasoning to select appropriate assessment techniques to determine a clinical diagnosis of the patient's needs.
1.4 To analyse the information gained from the assessment to formulate objectives and treatment plan in agreement with the family, child or young person where appropriate.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire. We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network. Some specialist services and clinics are provided in community facilities, such as the North Cambridgeshire hospital in Wisbech.
In February 2022, the significant progress that has been made at QEH in just three years since 2019 was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected, and recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures). We have an absolute determination to continuously improve care and services for our patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- CLINICAL
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
1.2 To accept clinical responsibility for a defined caseload of non-complex children and young people and to organise this efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, while being flexible to assist other colleagues and health care professionals as appropriate.
1.3 To undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments of children and young people using clinical reasoning to select appropriate assessment techniques to determine a clinical diagnosis of the patients needs.
1.4 To analyse the information gained from the assessment to formulate objectives and treatment plan in agreement with the family, child or young person where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- CLINICAL
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
1.2 To accept clinical responsibility for a defined caseload of non-complex children and young people and to organise this efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, while being flexible to assist other colleagues and health care professionals as appropriate.
1.3 To undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments of children and young people using clinical reasoning to select appropriate assessment techniques to determine a clinical diagnosis of the patients needs.
1.4 To analyse the information gained from the assessment to formulate objectives and treatment plan in agreement with the family, child or young person where appropriate.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. In Physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (2 year) (fast track qualification with previous degree) or Diploma in Physiotherapy (3 year)
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 1000 hours of clinical experience during training in a variety of specialities including: ? Musculo-skeletal out-patients ? Orthopaedics ? Neurology ? CVR including ITU/HDU
Desirable
- Clinical experience in: ? Paediatrics ? Community ? Rheumatology
- Demonstration of previous working with children and young people
- Demonstration of interest to work with children and young people
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good clinical reasoning skills Very good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Ability to use a range of assessment and treatment techniques
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Committed to life-long learning and continued professional development through post-graduate education
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
Desirable
- Computer skills using: ? Word ? Excel ? Powerpoint ? Outlook ? Windows Explorer
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. In Physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (2 year) (fast track qualification with previous degree) or Diploma in Physiotherapy (3 year)
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 1000 hours of clinical experience during training in a variety of specialities including: ? Musculo-skeletal out-patients ? Orthopaedics ? Neurology ? CVR including ITU/HDU
Desirable
- Clinical experience in: ? Paediatrics ? Community ? Rheumatology
- Demonstration of previous working with children and young people
- Demonstration of interest to work with children and young people
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good clinical reasoning skills Very good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Ability to use a range of assessment and treatment techniques
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Committed to life-long learning and continued professional development through post-graduate education
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
Desirable
- Computer skills using: ? Word ? Excel ? Powerpoint ? Outlook ? Windows Explorer
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).
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