Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist

Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Hampstead
Salary
£42,471 to £50,364 per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
Closing date
17 May 2024
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Main duties of the jobProvide a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal in and out-patient paediatric patients at the Royal Free Hospital Hampstead.Provide specialist advice regarding the musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients referred to the service.Act as a source of expertise on the management of musculoskeletal conditions and to provide an advisory service to patients, other physiotherapists, other healthcare professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.Be responsible for the safe and correct use of physiotherapy equipment within the department.Ensure staff are competent to use physiotherapy equipment within the department.Supervise more junior and student physiotherapists as neededTo maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.Responsible for organising groupsTeaching and clinical supervision of student physiotherapistsContribute to in service training for the wider paediatric teamTo support the community and schools team and complex needs service as and when needed.About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A& E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesEducation & professional qualificationsEssentialDegree, or equivalent in PhysiotherapyMember of CSPMember Association of Paediatric Chartered PhysiotherapistsEvidence of CPD including attendance at appropriate postgraduate, specialist short courses relevant to paediatric PTPost-graduate paediatric training in paediatric MSKPost-graduate paediatric training in respiratory physiotherapyDesirableHPC RegistrationExperienceEssentialExperience of a wide range of assessment and treatment tools used in PT for children in Paediatric MSK and respiratory physiotherapyDemonstrates using evidence-based practice in paediatric physiotherapyKnowledge of clinical governance and its implications for service, including experience of quality issues and auditKnowledge of child safeguarding proceduresDesirableAdvanced knowledge of Paediatric MSKAdvanced knowledge of paediatric respiratory physiotherapyPrevious experience of paediatric physiotherapy service developmentExperience in developing and providing training to others, both within paediatric physiotherapy and MDTExperience of leading in audit/researchExperience in paediatric physio in a variety of settings including schools, community and hospitalSkills and aptitudesEssentialDemonstrates knowledge, skills and experience in Paediatric MSKDemonstrates knowledge, skills and experience in Paediatric respiratory physiotherapyAble to make clinical decisions based on knowledge / experience / circumstances using advanced reasoning skills.Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice in paediatric physiotherapyAble to supervise junior staff clinicallyAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively.Ability to prioritise workload using time management skillsAble to document service development and audit the service.Motivated to work collaboratively with MDT and Multi-agencyAbility to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activitiesDesirableDemonstrates high level teaching, presentation skills and IT skillsPersonal Qualities & attributesEssentialFlexibleHonestReliableEnthusiasticPlayfulEmpathetic with children, their parents/carers and colleaguesApproachable team lead and memberAbility to cope under pressureAbility to communicate effectively both written and verbal to diffuse situationsTo make sound judgments and reliable decisions in a variety of demanding situations.Able to manage time effectivelySupportive of others, with a caring, mature and patient attitude to workProfessional manner and appearance.Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service.Be fluent in written and spoken EnglishEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free HospitalPond StreetHampsteadNW3 2QGAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.391-RFL-6100786-A Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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