Job summary
Role: Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
Site: The Portland Hospital, London
Full time Fixed Term from May/June for 1 year Maternity Cover
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week. Additional weekend and on call shifts once competencies have been complete
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
Were looking for Specialist Physiotherapist to join The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC.
The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children. As the only fully private maternity hospital in the UK, delivering over 1,600 babies a year, we place great importance on providing safe and high quality care for expectant mothers. Womens health issues are treated by a team of 40 consultants, supported by nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and counsellors, with an emphasis on privacy and dignity.
Main duties of the job
Main duties:
Undertake comprehensive assessments of paediatric patients, including those with diverse or complex pathology/presentationsusing appropriate clinical reasoning skills, observation skills and manual assessment skills to provide an accurate physiotherapy diagnosis and understanding of their condition
Formulate and implement an individual physiotherapy treatment program based on specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, appropriate and accurate clinical reasoning, and knowledge of appropriate treatments e.g. physiotherapy techniques, patient education, splinting, exercise classes, hydrotherapy and other alternative options.
Provide physiotherapy intervention where there may be barriers to understanding such as foreign language or due to speech/hearing/visualimpairment, cognitive/perceptual difficulties
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
Evaluate patient progress, reassess and progress or alter patient treatment programs within the specified timeframes compliant with The Portland Hospital and physiotherapy service care pathways and guidelines.
Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans in conjunction with other multidisciplinary team members.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Physiotherapist, youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist at the Portland Hospital you will carry out accurate physiotherapy assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of paediatric patients with diverse clinical presentations complex physical and psychological needs in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
This post is part of our 6 monthly specialist paediatric physiotherapist rotation programme. This allows specialist paediatric physiotherapists to rotate between various speciality areas such as: Acute Services (Incl. PICU), Neurological Rehabilitation and SDR services, Orthopaedics and MSK inpatient and outpatients.
Main duties:
Undertake comprehensive assessments of paediatric patients, including those with diverse or complex pathology/presentationsusing appropriate clinical reasoning skills, observation skills and manual assessment skills to provide an accurate physiotherapy diagnosis and understanding of their condition
Formulate and implement an individual physiotherapy treatment program based on specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, appropriate and accurate clinical reasoning, and knowledge of appropriate treatments e.g. physiotherapy techniques, patient education, splinting, exercise classes, hydrotherapy and other alternative options.
Provide physiotherapy intervention where there may be barriers to understanding such as foreign language or due to speech/hearing/visualimpairment, cognitive/perceptual difficulties
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
Evaluate patient progress, reassess and progress or alter patient treatment programs within the specified timeframes compliant with The Portland Hospital and physiotherapy service care pathways and guidelines.
Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans in conjunction with other multidisciplinary team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist at the Portland Hospital you will carry out accurate physiotherapy assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of paediatric patients with diverse clinical presentations complex physical and psychological needs in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
This post is part of our 6 monthly specialist paediatric physiotherapist rotation programme. This allows specialist paediatric physiotherapists to rotate between various speciality areas such as: Acute Services (Incl. PICU), Neurological Rehabilitation and SDR services, Orthopaedics and MSK inpatient and outpatients.
Main duties:
Undertake comprehensive assessments of paediatric patients, including those with diverse or complex pathology/presentationsusing appropriate clinical reasoning skills, observation skills and manual assessment skills to provide an accurate physiotherapy diagnosis and understanding of their condition
Formulate and implement an individual physiotherapy treatment program based on specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, appropriate and accurate clinical reasoning, and knowledge of appropriate treatments e.g. physiotherapy techniques, patient education, splinting, exercise classes, hydrotherapy and other alternative options.
Provide physiotherapy intervention where there may be barriers to understanding such as foreign language or due to speech/hearing/visualimpairment, cognitive/perceptual difficulties
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
Evaluate patient progress, reassess and progress or alter patient treatment programs within the specified timeframes compliant with The Portland Hospital and physiotherapy service care pathways and guidelines.
Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans in conjunction with other multidisciplinary team members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- What you'll bring:
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Post registration experience in paediatrics (essential)
- Member of the chartered society of physiotherapists or
- equivalent. (desirable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- What you'll bring:
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Post registration experience in paediatrics (essential)
- Member of the chartered society of physiotherapists or
- equivalent. (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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
