Paediatric Physiotherapist (Community / MSK) B5

Job summary

Paediatric Physiotherapist (Community / MSK) - Band 5 - Merton

Do you aspire for your next career move to work for an NHS organisation that is not only rated Good by the Care Quality Commission but are also in the HSJ best places to work list and in Stonewell's top employers' index? If so, look no further than Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH). CLCH currently works across London and Hertfordshire.

We provide community services across Merton and are recruiting to a range of roles in these new services and are looking for the best community clinicians to join our expanding teams. As London's largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare we offer leadership, learning and career opportunities for community healthcare professional that few can match.

Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

Merton Integrated Complex Needs Team - Community Services

Band 5 Paediatric Physiotherapist

Merton Community Children's Physiotherapy Service ( MSK/ Community)37.5 hours per week

Have you completed your Band 5 core rotations including Paediatrics? Are you interested in specializing in Paediatrics? We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Physiotherapist, with a high level of Band 5 skills, to join our new Community Health Service in Merton Borough.

Main duties of the job

Your role will comprise of two specialties, working with children from birth to 19 years. Firstly, working with children with a range of neurological, neurodevelopmental, and coordination disorders; and secondly based within our musculoskeletal service. The service is delivered in a variety of settings, including community clinics, in patient homes and schools.

You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Community services and with outside services to deliver physiotherapy advice and treatment meeting the needs of children and young people. You will have had experience of working with children in the community setting or similar and your communication and team working skills will be excellent.

The successful candidate will manage a small caseload of children to provide assessment, treatment planning and delivery and reviews.

We are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, offering regular in-service training and peer group / one to one supervision. Internal and external courses are supported. You will be required to have at least 1 years' experience working as a practitioner with appropriate transferable skills working with children, engagement in post graduate training and education in areas related to working with neuro developmental conditions is desirable. You should have experience of engaging in appraisal processes and be willing to further develop clinical skills.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Birches Poly clinic

London

CR4 4LQ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Birches Poly clinic

London

CR4 4LQ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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