Job summary
Are you happy singing nursery rhymes and pretending to be a cat, dog or dinosaur? Can you be imaginative and engage children with age-appropriate therapeutic play? If so, this role may be just for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking paediatric physiotherapist to join paediatric therapy team at the Royal Preston hospital.
You will be supported by the Band 7s, to develop your knowledge in Ponseti clinic, cystic fibrosis, general paediatric outpatients and inpatients
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills. Previous experience of working with children is desirable however a wide range of general rotational skills at a band 5/6 level will also be considered.There is a requirement to participate in our on-call rota which also includes adults, however regular training and shadowing/mentoring opportunities will be given.
We are working towards a 7-day service and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in this service.
Flexible working patterns will be considered.
For further information about this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact Garth Brindle Clinical Lead Physiotherapist on 01772 524114 or 01772 522876 or Jo Perry Professional Lead Physiotherapist on 01772 524097
About us
We have 9000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- To assist in the provision, monitoring and evaluation of a high quality therapy service within the designated clinical areas and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- To aid this process, the postholder will ensure their own personal development and participate in the development of others
- The postholder will build upon their consolidated postgraduate skills to develop a higher level of knowledge and skill in their chosen specialist area.
- Managing the paediatric ward caseload including respiratory, orthopaedic, and rehabilitation patients on each your working days
- Managing a paediatric out-patient caseload with support including:
- Babies foot conditions
- Post fracture rehabilitation
- Juvenile Idiopathis Arthritic
- Chronic pain/ functional presentations
- Hypermobility
- Erbs Palsy
- Torticollis
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- To assist in the provision, monitoring and evaluation of a high quality therapy service within the designated clinical areas and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- To aid this process, the postholder will ensure their own personal development and participate in the development of others
- The postholder will build upon their consolidated postgraduate skills to develop a higher level of knowledge and skill in their chosen specialist area.
- Managing the paediatric ward caseload including respiratory, orthopaedic, and rehabilitation patients on each your working days
- Managing a paediatric out-patient caseload with support including:
- Babies foot conditions
- Post fracture rehabilitation
- Juvenile Idiopathis Arthritic
- Chronic pain/ functional presentations
- Hypermobility
- Erbs Palsy
- Torticollis
Person Specification
Qualifications, experience
Essential
- HCPC registered.
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the CSP
- Clinical Educator
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven varied experience of relevant rotational posts
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- previous paediatric experience
- Paediatric course attendance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of clinical reasoning
- Prioritisation of workload
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications, experience
Essential
- HCPC registered.
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the CSP
- Clinical Educator
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven varied experience of relevant rotational posts
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- previous paediatric experience
- Paediatric course attendance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of clinical reasoning
- Prioritisation of workload
Desirable
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).
