Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Paediatric
Physiotherapist to work within the children and young peoples team in
Worcestershire alongside our Childrens Community Nursing Service (Orchard
Service). The post would be based in our Paediatric Physiotherapy team, where
leadership and supervision will be provided.
Our Nursing service will support clinical management and have oversight
of the project cohort.
Main duties of the job
- To review the
needs and demand for a respiratory paediatric palliative care provision
- Analysis of
data available to identify what provision is required to meet the need
- Follow
developed pathway criteria, treatment modalities and a competency and training
package
- Link in with
other services offering similar provision from the acute hospital and tertiary
centres within our region
- Work in
collaboration with the Orchard Team
- Provide
specialised Respiratory Physiotherapy to a small defined group of children with
aim of preventing hospital admission.
- Offer training
to families, carers, other professionals in respiratory management for this
identified cohort of patients.
- By the end of
the 12 month period, the successful candidate will have contributed to a
business case for substantive provision of a Paediatric Respiratory service.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you have experience working with children with additional or
complex health needs? Are you dedicated to providing help, care, and support to
those who most need it?
This role will be facilitating a 12 month project to complete a
scoping exercise and offer focused intervention to a small project group of
children.
By joining our team, you will be providing valuable opportunity
for a child, young person, and family to meet their full potential and achieve
their chosen life outcomes.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you have experience working with children with additional or
complex health needs? Are you dedicated to providing help, care, and support to
those who most need it?
This role will be facilitating a 12 month project to complete a
scoping exercise and offer focused intervention to a small project group of
children.
By joining our team, you will be providing valuable opportunity
for a child, young person, and family to meet their full potential and achieve
their chosen life outcomes.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio Member of CSP and APCP
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course Clinical Educators qualification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Forward thinking Reliable and flexible.
- Confident and enthusiastic.
- Creative approach to problem solving.
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience including work in a speciality at band 6 Experience of working with children at band 6 Experience of supervision of junior staff or students Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience within relevant clinical field Experience at band 7
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Good critical appraisal skills.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date patient records.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas Excellent knowledge of child development and childhood conditions Awareness of research processes Knowledge of IT skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio Member of CSP and APCP
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course Clinical Educators qualification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Forward thinking Reliable and flexible.
- Confident and enthusiastic.
- Creative approach to problem solving.
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience including work in a speciality at band 6 Experience of working with children at band 6 Experience of supervision of junior staff or students Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience within relevant clinical field Experience at band 7
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Good critical appraisal skills.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date patient records.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas Excellent knowledge of child development and childhood conditions Awareness of research processes Knowledge of IT 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.
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).
