Children's specialised Community Physiotherapist

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) seeks an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Children’s Community Therapy Service in East Cornwall within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess and treat babies, children and young people with neurological or neuromuscular conditions affecting movement, and you may work in a Special School.

The role involves collaborating with health partners, Education Authority and Social Care to deliver coordinated care, setting goals with families, and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Assess and treat babies, children and young people with movement impairment.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams and schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and evidence-based treatments for babies, children and young people.
• Collaborate with families, carers and partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Supervise junior staff and students.
• Prepare Education and Health Care Plan submissions and related statements.
• Contribute to caseload reviews and service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Autonomous practice

Children's therapy

Job description

This permanent post offers a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join an existing and well-established multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians and support staff delivering services to children and young people in the East Cornwall area.

Do you have effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently? Can you demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to learning and service delivery? Have you experience of working with children?

You will deliver assessment and evidence-based treatments for babies, children and young people with neurological and neuromuscular conditions which result in movement impairment and/or global developmental delay and physical and/or learning disabilities. You will have the opportunity to work in one of our Special Schools.

You will work in conjunction with colleagues in the health community, Education Authority, Social Care and other partnership agencies to deliver seamless co‑ordinated care to patients and their families, and disseminate knowledge and facilitate a better understanding of disorders of movement impairment. You will contribute to differential diagnoses for children on your caseload. We can offer additional hours if needed.

You will assess for and deliver evidence based, holistic care for infants, children and young adults with movement disorders of neuro‑muscular aetiologies, including those with complex physical disabilities and challenging behaviour.

You will assess for, and instruct children, their families and carers in the use of special equipment and orthoses, and jointly agree outcome measures to establish their efficacy. You will set therapeutic goals in collaboration with the child, parents and carers.

Under the guidance of senior colleagues, and through regular performance reviews, you will demonstrate competency to practise as an autonomous practitioner within the Children’s Community Therapy Service protocols and guidelines.

You will be able to demonstrate effective caseload management by participating in regular caseload reviews.

You will prepare Education and Health Care Plan submissions, and as required, statements for medico‑legal and Safeguarding purposes etc. You will be able to work with multi‑agencies to contribute to holistic care.

You will delegate to, and supervise, junior staff and students. You will participate in service development and continuous service improvement.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) Is At The Heart Of Acute And Specialist Care For Cornwall And The Isles Of Scilly. We Care For a Population Of Around 470,000 People, a Number That Rises Significantly During Peak Visitor Seasons. We Employ Around 6,700 Staff, United By a Shared Commitment To Deliver Safe, High‑quality Care. We Provide Services Across Three Main Hospital Sites, With Around 780 Inpatient Beds

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.

Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.

We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that’s safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jackie Watson Job title: Highly specialised Physiotherapist & clinical lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07884786534

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