Specialist Children's Physiotherapist

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 February 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 specialised Physiotherapist to join our large and dynamic team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust (CDDFT).

Childrens physiotherapy within CDDFT is divided into three areas, community, special schools and outpatients.

The post holder will join an established annual rotation plan covering these 3 service areas .

This post is suited to a therapist who is innovative, driven and who wants to improve the lives and outcomes of children and young people. The post holder will be well supported by our experienced team and encouraged to continue to develop their clinical expertise and knowledge in all areas of paediatric physio.

The successful candidate will be registered as a Physiotherapist with the HCPC and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, established problem solving skills and have a flexible team approach

Previous paediatric experience is desirable however, we would consider Physiotherapists with experience in adult outpatients, or neurology who are looking to move into paediatrics as full trianing and support will be given. Previous expereince as a student would also be considered.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification.

1. To carry out physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children and young people with diverse presentations and complex conditions in MSK and/or Neuro development

2. Maintain clinical caseload children and young people aged 0-19years, working as an autonomous practitioner.

3. Provide actively participate in clinical supervision and training to the wider team.

4. To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and workload across the service.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-25-0073

Job locations

Chester Le Street Community Hospital

Front Street

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 3AT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will need to be proactive, flexible and responsive to the changing needs and demands of the organisation and to support the smooth running of the Community Services.

The post is a permanent position within the children's therapies team. You will be an active member of the peadiatric rotational team. The post holder working within each of the following areas for a period of 12 months: Outpatients, Community and Special School. Within each rotation the post holder will be supported by an experienced band 7 physiotherapist and receive formal and informal supervision, peer support and training.

Dimension of the job include:

Carrying out physiotherapy assessment for children and young people with diverse presentations and complex conditions in MSK and or Neuro developmental.

Developing and delivering individualised treatment programme in a variety of clinic and or community settings.

Undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

Liaising with parents/carers, multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams, in the assessment, reporting and treatment programming, ensuring a holistic approach.

Contributing to and actively participating in, In-Service training, supervision, C.P.D. and appraisal.

Maintaining clinical and statistical records

Provide supervision to junior members of staff and students .

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will need to be proactive, flexible and responsive to the changing needs and demands of the organisation and to support the smooth running of the Community Services.

Dimension of the job include:

Carrying out physiotherapy assessment for children and young people with diverse presentations and complex conditions in MSK and or Neuro developmental.

Developing and delivering individualised treatment programme in a variety of clinic and or community settings.

Undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

Liaising with parents/carers, multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams, in the assessment, reporting and treatment programming, ensuring a holistic approach.

Contributing to and actively participating in, In-Service training, supervision, C.P.D. and appraisal.

Maintaining clinical and statistical records

Provide supervision to junior members of staff and students .

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

1. Physiotherapy clinical knowledge and skill within paediatrics. 2. Evidenced skills in a range of standardised assessments. 3. Awareness of CSP standards of practice. 4. Excellent time management skills. 5. Enthusiastic and motivated

Statutory Registration

Essential

1. HCPC registration
2. CSP registration

Desirable

1. Member of APCP. 2. Attendance of leadership / management course

Experience

Essential

1. Proven clinical experience of working with patients and their families in delivery of physiotherapy treatment plans.
2. Knowledge and experience of a wide range of conditions and physiotherapy approaches.
3. Forward and innovative thinking.

Desirable

1.Knowledge of system1.
2.Evidence of leading and participating in clinical audit

Qualifications

Essential

1. Degree in Physiotherapy. 2. Further post graduate training relevant to post

Desirable

1. Master level modules or equivalent courses in speciality
2. Further post graduate training relevant to post

Special Requirements

Essential

1. To be able to travel efficiently throughout the county.
2. Presentation skills.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

1. Physiotherapy clinical knowledge and skill within paediatrics. 2. Evidenced skills in a range of standardised assessments. 3. Awareness of CSP standards of practice. 4. Excellent time management skills. 5. Enthusiastic and motivated

Statutory Registration

Essential

1. HCPC registration
2. CSP registration

Desirable

1. Member of APCP. 2. Attendance of leadership / management course

Experience

Essential

1. Proven clinical experience of working with patients and their families in delivery of physiotherapy treatment plans.
2. Knowledge and experience of a wide range of conditions and physiotherapy approaches.
3. Forward and innovative thinking.

Desirable

1.Knowledge of system1.
2.Evidence of leading and participating in clinical audit

Qualifications

Essential

1. Degree in Physiotherapy. 2. Further post graduate training relevant to post

Desirable

1. Master level modules or equivalent courses in speciality
2. Further post graduate training relevant to post

Special Requirements

Essential

1. To be able to travel efficiently throughout the county.
2. Presentation skills.

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.