Children's Physiotherapist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our supportive and friendly team based at The Den our purpose built children's centre at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The team provides Specialist Physiotherapy Services to children with Neurodevelopmental conditions, age 0-18 years, across North Derbyshire. The role is predominantly clinic based but you will gain experience across a range of clinical areas. You will assist with hydrotherapy and CPIP's clinics and support audit and patient feedback projects. The role demands excellent team working, time keeping and communication skills. This post would be ideal for a Physiotherapist with previous pre or post graduate experience of working with children and a passion for working with children and their families. We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development opportunities to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust. The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, you'll be able to make a huge difference. An enhanced DBS is required for this role. A car driver with a full current driving licence is essential. For disabled applicants suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary. For formal enquiries please contact the Head of Children's Physiotherapy on (01246 514554) As the selection process will involve a practical element you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview.Main duties of the jobTo work as part of the children's physiotherapy team to provide assessment, treatment and therapy advice to children and young people with physical disabilities in a variety of settings. To be responsible for the management of a designated caseload under the supervision and mentoring of a senior clinician. To work with all disciplines and agencies involved with the child and family. To participate in continual professional development, in-service training, clinical audit and service development.About usThe hospital is a friendly District General Hospital on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District. This post presents a great opportunity to live and work in some of the finest landscape in the country. Major cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby are all within an hour's train journey, and local airports include East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford, with London within a couple of hours. There are excellent schools in the local area, only a few minutes from the hospital, as well as nursery childcare on-site.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJOB PURPOSE
To work as part of the Childrens Physiotherapy service to provide assessment, treatment and therapy advice to children and young people with physical disabilities To be responsible for the management of a designated caseload under the supervision and mentoring of a senior clinician. To work in outpatient clinic settings but undertake home, nursery and school visits if required To assist in the delivery of group therapy sessions To assist senior colleagues with Physiotherapy interventions in Special Schools if required To work collaboratively with multiagency colleagues and other professionals within and beyond the trust to provide co-ordinate care to best meet the needs of the child. To present a professional image and to promote a positive image of the Trust to service users, carers and the community as a whole.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
oRecognised degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy oHCPC registered
Desirable
oAPCP Membership
ExperienceEssential
oExperience of working with children at pre or postgraduate level oExperience of managing a caseload oExperience of a range of clinical assessment and production of clear treatment plans
Desirable
oChildren's post registration experience oEvidence of varied work as a Physiotherapist
SkillsEssential
oUnderstanding of the principles of Physiotherapy treatment when working with children and young people who have a physical disability. oUnderstanding of the principles of child development. oAble to demonstrate empathy and insight into the needs of the disabled child and their families
Desirable
oUnderstanding of interventions related to co-ordination difficulties oClinical assessment and treatment planning skills relevant to children
Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BLAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 166-DS-6135897
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