Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK seeks a professional leader in nursing for infection prevention and control. The role involves supervising patient care, developing operational guidelines, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a registered physiotherapy degree and relevant leadership experience. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and staff development in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in infection prevention and control.
• Ability to lead and supervise junior staff.
• Competence in clinical assessments and treatment recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Develop procedures and guidelines for infection control.
• Supervise the professional development of staff in physiotherapy.

Skills

Leadership in nursing

Clinical expertise in physiotherapy

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Registered physiotherapy degree

Tools

Physiotherapy equipment

Job description

Overview

To provide a professional leadership and management role in order to inspire the professional development of nursing within infection prevention and control

Responsibilities

• To support Matrons, specialist clinical staff and ward nurses in the delivery of a high quality patient focused care which contributes to the patients overall experience.
• To deputise as required for the Head of IPC Nursing.
• To develop procedures, guidelines and protocols to support the development of a safe and efficient service.
• To monitor the level of service provided by the support services through regular audit and take remedial action as necessary.
• To supervise the professional development and appraisal of staff through their line management structure.
• Provide (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 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 the equipment.
• Supervise more junior and student physiotherapists as needed; maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.
• Responsible for organising groups; teaching and clinical supervision of student physiotherapists; contribute to in-service training for the wider paediatric team.
• To support the community and schools team and complex needs service as and when needed.

Additional information

• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please check eligibility under the UKVI points based system before submitting your application.
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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest trusts, serving millions of patients and with a mission to deliver world class care and teaching. The Trust is committed to equality and diversity and to opportunities for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities.