Job summary
Children's Lead Physiotherapist
Department: Children's Physiotherapy, Therapies
Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
Fixed Term / Secondment from 1/7/24 to 6/6/25
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 7 Childrens Physiotherapist to join our team for a 11-month period of maternity cover.
The team delivers physiotherapy services to children and young people aged 0-19 years within acute and community settings. This post will involve working in the Childrens Physiotherapy department based in Stony Stratford Health Centre and Milton Keynes Hospital. Being able to drive between sites is essential.
The role includes managing the paediatric wards, a small respiratory caseload and a neurodisability out-patient caseload involving complex assessment, developing and reviewing programmes, ordering and reviewing equipment, reviewing and writing annual reviews for EHCP plans and liaising with families and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking to recruit a physiotherapist with experience of working with children and young people with complex needs and wishes to continue to develop the physiotherapy service at Milton Keynes Hospital.
The postholder will be involved in the supervision and support of Band 5 & Band 6 physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and students.
We would consider a part time role to facilitate recruitment to the post.
Interview: w/c 15/04/24
Main duties of the job
We offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing clinical and managerial support from experienced specialist staff, regular in-house training, as well as opportunities for involvement in service development.
If you would like to progress your career in a forward-thinking therapy department then we want to hear from you.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Sarah Knight, Children's Physiotherapy Service Lead, via email sarah.knight@mkuh.nhs.uk
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for managing a highly specialist clinical caseload of Paediatric patients for the Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH). Patients will be assessed and treated in a variety of different settings including outpatients, inpatients and/ or community as required by the area of clinical specialty.
- To jointly take the physiotherapy lead children with neurological, neuromuscular and developmental conditions.
- To jointly take the physiotherapy lead on the acute childrens ward.
- To jointly take the physiotherapy lead for patients with complex neurological conditions and respiratory dysfunction in the community.
- To work in collaboration with Lead Therapists and the Therapy Service Leads to jointly provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Paediatrics team, employed by MKUH, in the delivery of a high-quality service for its patients.
Please refer to the job description for more details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for managing a highly specialist clinical caseload of Paediatric patients for the Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH). Patients will be assessed and treated in a variety of different settings including outpatients, inpatients and/ or community as required by the area of clinical specialty.
- To jointly take the physiotherapy lead children with neurological, neuromuscular and developmental conditions.
- To jointly take the physiotherapy lead on the acute childrens ward.
- To jointly take the physiotherapy lead for patients with complex neurological conditions and respiratory dysfunction in the community.
- To work in collaboration with Lead Therapists and the Therapy Service Leads to jointly provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Paediatrics team, employed by MKUH, in the delivery of a high-quality service for its patients.
Please refer to the job description for more details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registration in relevant profession with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of a range of specialist continuing professional development
- Member of relevant specialist interest group (Relevant to area of speciality).
- Student Supervisory Skills training
- Awareness of NHS and Trust systems, policies, procedures and current changes
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of national guidelines relevant to specialist area
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of evidence based clinical practice for a range of conditions relevant to area of speciality.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional association i.e. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Relevant post graduate clinical qualification
- Management or leadership training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in applying Therapeutic process to include assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised treatment in area of speciality
- Experience of working with patients in relevant specialist area
- Active member of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including liaison with clinical specialists, GP, specialist nurses, community teams etc
- Supervision, appraisal and training of junior members of staff and students
- Ability to automously manage a caseload of highly complex patients
- Proven leadership experience in relevant clinical specialty or similar clinical field
Desirable
- Ability to undertake projects within specialist area e.g using NICE guidance, benchmarking and clinical audit
- Ability to lead and participate in departmental audits and review of Trust Policy
Skills
Essential
- Proven time management skills
- Ability to remain flexible when organising and prioritising own clinical and non-clinical caseload
- High level of written and verbal communication including report writing skills
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of patients in relevant clinical area
- Ability to present and teach information to junior and assistant staff and students as part of an inservice programme
- Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal and Trust standards
- Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Ability to problem-solve and to demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience an knowledge
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of managing and developing junior and assistant staff
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Experience of using HR policy and procedure including sickness abence and performance management
- Knowledge of change management principles
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails
- Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Car driver with valid licience and access to car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients or to other bases.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registration in relevant profession with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of a range of specialist continuing professional development
- Member of relevant specialist interest group (Relevant to area of speciality).
- Student Supervisory Skills training
- Awareness of NHS and Trust systems, policies, procedures and current changes
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of national guidelines relevant to specialist area
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of evidence based clinical practice for a range of conditions relevant to area of speciality.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional association i.e. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Relevant post graduate clinical qualification
- Management or leadership training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in applying Therapeutic process to include assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised treatment in area of speciality
- Experience of working with patients in relevant specialist area
- Active member of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including liaison with clinical specialists, GP, specialist nurses, community teams etc
- Supervision, appraisal and training of junior members of staff and students
- Ability to automously manage a caseload of highly complex patients
- Proven leadership experience in relevant clinical specialty or similar clinical field
Desirable
- Ability to undertake projects within specialist area e.g using NICE guidance, benchmarking and clinical audit
- Ability to lead and participate in departmental audits and review of Trust Policy
Skills
Essential
- Proven time management skills
- Ability to remain flexible when organising and prioritising own clinical and non-clinical caseload
- High level of written and verbal communication including report writing skills
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of patients in relevant clinical area
- Ability to present and teach information to junior and assistant staff and students as part of an inservice programme
- Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal and Trust standards
- Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Ability to problem-solve and to demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience an knowledge
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of managing and developing junior and assistant staff
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Experience of using HR policy and procedure including sickness abence and performance management
- Knowledge of change management principles
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails
- Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Car driver with valid licience and access to car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients or to other bases.
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).
