Children's Community Physiotherapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent opportunities for career/pro

NHS Pension scheme

Staff networking and Equality, D&I

Descripción de la vacante

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford is seeking a Community Children's Physiotherapist to assess and treat children and young people in their homes, clinics, nurseries and schools.

You will work autonomously with a caseload, collaborate with Education, Social Care and Health, and participate in leadership and development activities. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Formación

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrate understanding of working in a community setting within a multidisciplinary multiagency environment and use assessment tools for paediatric physiotherapy.
• Work with clinical team leaders to deliver an efficient, evidence-based therapy service centred on the child/young person's needs.
• Provide line management and clinical leadership for staff at lower grades.
• Collaborate with Education, Social and Health Care to support EHCP processes and provision.

Conocimientos

Community healthcare

Physiotherapy

Children's services

Descripción del empleo

Key responsibilities

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of working in a community setting, the complexities of working within a family and a multidisciplinary multiagency environment, be familiar with children's equipment and their use and be skilled in the delivery of a number of assessment tools and interventions used by Physiotherapists in Children's Community Services.
• Work with the clinical team leaders to ensure an efficient, high quality therapy service is delivered which is evidence-based and centred around the needs of the child/young person.
• Provide line management and clinical leadership for qualified and non-qualified staff working at lower grades.
• Work jointly with other members of the multi-disciplinary team including Education, Social and Health Care, and will support the EHCP process and delivery of recommended provision.

Are you passionate about providing innovative community-based children's therapy?

Do you enjoy making a difference to children's and their families lives? The Children's Physiotherapy Service seeks to provide a high-quality service to children and their families in their home, clinics, nurseries and schools. The post holder will provide specialist and highly skilled physiotherapy assessments and intervention for children and young people with a range of needs including complex disability, with responsibility for their own caseload as an autonomous practitioner. This includes therapy in community settings; homes, clinics and schools, often working alone. You will need to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will need to be able to manage your time effectively and will be required to support other clinicians and manage a designated caseload. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team".

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team