Children's Physiotherapist

Golisano Children's Museum of Naples; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS trust is seeking a passionate Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their dedicated therapy team in Doncaster. This role offers the chance to provide specialized physiotherapy care to children and young people in various settings, including inpatient and community environments. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload while collaborating with health and social care professionals. With a strong emphasis on professional development and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic services and making a positive impact on the lives of young patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months post graduate experience required.
• Experience in clinical audit, research, and effectiveness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to children.
• Manage own caseload and deliver high standards of therapeutic care.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Clinical Education

Communication Skills

Time Management

Networking

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Children's Therapy Service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist. This exciting role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the children and young people of Doncaster and Bassetlaw within inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The successful applicant will be responsible for a musculoskeletal outpatients caseload and a neurodevelopmental community caseload. The team also provide intervention to orthopaedic and respiratory inpatients when required.

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated physiotherapist to join our established and supportive therapy team. A comprehensive supervision and training package is in place and opportunities for further development are available. There is also the potential to participate in research projects.

We will consider a Band 5-6 development role. Flexible working can be discussed.

Main duties of the job

• To be a specialist clinician within their children's physiotherapy.
• The prime function of the role is to provide clinical expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of therapeutic care for patients within their care / speciality.
• To manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients.
• To ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the team.
• To work with other members of the team in the development of the service.
• To ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.
• To represent the Therapy Team and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service within Clinical Therapies.
• To participate in a Physiotherapy Cardio-Respiratory On-Call Service or agreed alternative 7 Day Service.

About Us

BTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 18 months post graduate experience
• Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community
• Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT
• Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness

Desirable

• Experience of working in paediatric physiotherapy

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
• IT skills
• Evidence of post graduate training in specialist area
• Knowledge of current issues affecting NHS e.g. NSF's, Modernisation Agenda

Desirable

• Student Accreditation Course
• Membership of CSP

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Have commitment to own and others' Professional Development
• Ability to work flexibly
• Effective time management skills
• Full valid UK Clean Driving Licence

Desirable

• Use of own vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/