Bank Paediatric Physiotherapist

Bupa; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking a Bank Paediatric Physiotherapist for a part-time role at Cromwell Hospital in London. This position involves providing specialist assessments and interventions to paediatric clients. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Physiotherapy, be HCPC registered, and have experience in neurodevelopment and neurology. Benefits include flexible hours and access to a subsidised staff canteen.

Benefits

Subsidised staff canteen

Inclusion in the NEST pension scheme

Hourly rate includes annual leave

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• Experience in paediatric MSK and orthopaedics is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for paediatric clients.
• Manage clinical risk within your caseload.
• Maintain accurate patient treatment records.

Skills

Proven experience in neurodevelopment and neurology

Knowledge of paediatric outcome measures

Knowledge of specialist equipment for paediatric physiotherapy

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

Bank Paediatric Physiotherapist

Band 6 or Band 7 equivalent with proven experience in paediatric Neurology and neurodevelopmental conditions

Working hours – part time/ ad hoc (with potential to grow)

Part-time - Monday to Friday (no expectation to do on-call or work on weekends)

Location – Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, SW5 0TU

Rate: Competitive rates offered

We make health happen:

As a Bank Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will provide highly specialist and evidence-based assessment, outcome measures, diagnosis and intervention for paediatric clients (aged from birth up to 18 years of age) as an autonomous practitioner. You have proven experience in working independently in effective caseload management and optimal service delivery and are able to support the development and growth of Children’s Physiotherapy Service at Cromwell Hospital.

Referrals to Children’s Physiotherapy include a range of physical diagnosis and conditions primarily in an outpatient setting. This role will primarily be responsible for the assessment and management of the following:

• Babies aged 0-18 months with concerns regarding their gross motor development like delayed milestones.
• Babies with musculoskeletal conditions such as head turning preference, torticollis or developmental dysplasia of the hip.
• Babies and children with suspected and known neurological, neurodevelopmental and genetic conditions

The referrals may also include conditions like

• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
• Hypermobility
• Musculoskeletal issues or injuries

What you’ll do:

• Ensure a world class experience to all patients, families, visitors and the MDT
• To keep abreast of the latest evidence within your specialty to maintain best clinical practise.
• Comply with confidentiality policies as set out by Bupa, Cromwell Hospital & HCPC
• Respect a patient’s right to be chaperoned and appropriately implement the Hospital chaperone policy
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely patient treatment records and reports in line with local and national requirements for best management of the patient.
• Manage clinical risk within your caseload at all times and ensure potential clinical risk is effectively communicated and managed.
• To promote dignity, privacy, and safety always, with consideration of the patient’s cultural, spiritual, and personal needs and preferences.
• Be aware of the limitations of your own clinical practice/experience and seek support appropriately.
• Be responsible for the ethical, safe, and competent recommendation and provision of therapy equipment within your scope.
• Participate actively in the departmental in-service training programmes and opportunities within the Hospital.
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experience and to work collaboratively with your colleagues
• Drive service development and growth within your field

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Proven experience in neurodevelopment and neurology and/or paediatric MSK and orthopaedics; Knowledge of paediatric outcome measures and standardised assessments
• Knowledge of specialist equipment appropriate to paediatric physiotherapy

Benefits:

Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. It’s important to us that these benefits support a work-life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically. Alongside flexible hours to suit your own circumstances you’ll also be able to take advantage of other great benefits:

• An hourly rate that incorporates payment of annual leave.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop lead by expert caterers.
• Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

At Bupa we strive to ensure all our customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.

Time Type: Part time

Job Area:

Locations:

Cromwell Hospital London