Highly Specialist Children's Physiotherapist

NHS; Bromley; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen hochqualifizierten Kinderphysiotherapeuten, um während einer Elternzeit eine Teamleitungsrolle zu übernehmen. In dieser spannenden Position sind Sie verantwortlich für die Unterstützung und Führung eines kleinen Physiotherapie-Teams, das mit einer Vielzahl von pädiatrischen Fällen arbeitet. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einer unterstützenden Umgebung weiterzuentwickeln und gleichzeitig einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben von Kindern und deren Familien zu haben. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, Kinder in ihrer Entwicklung zu unterstützen, ist diese Position ideal für Sie.

Benefits

Pensionspläne

Rabatte auf Fitnessstudio-Mitgliedschaften

Zuschüsse für Fahrräder

Zugang zu Haushaltswaren und Elektronik

Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm (EAP)

Rabatte im Einzelhandel

Blue Light Card

Niedrigzinsdarlehen

Leasing von Autos

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der pädiatrischen Physiotherapie und im Umgang mit komplexen Fällen.
• Fähigkeit, Behandlungspläne zu erstellen und zu implementieren.
• Erfahrung in der Supervision und Ausbildung von Physiotherapeuten.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung hochspezialisierter physiotherapeutischer Bewertungen und Behandlungen.
• Entwicklung von Pflegeplänen für pädiatrische Patienten.
• Zusammenarbeit mit multidisziplinären Teams zur Verbesserung der Patientenversorgung.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Zeitmanagement

Führungskompetenz

Kenntnisse über Kindergeräte

Verständnis der Grundsätze des Kinderschutzes

Education

Diplom oder Abschluss in Physiotherapie

Registrierung bei HCPC

Postgraduiertenkurse in pädiatrischen Spezialgebieten

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Highly Specialist Children's Physiotherapist

Highly Specialist Children's Physiotherapist - Band 7

Part time 30 hrs a week - bank or 6 month fixed term maternity cover

Are you looking for the opportunity to work as a team lead in a children's physiotherapy service? We have a very supportive community team, and this could be perfect for you.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Experienced Children's Physiotherapist to bridge the gap during maternity leave, taking on the team lead role for the community caseload based in the children's resource centre.

This role involves supporting and leading a small physio team of band 6 physiotherapists and band 4 therapy assistants working with a mixed caseload in clinic and community settings.

We welcome an experienced band 6 physio looking to develop skills in a supportive environment, or a band 7 physio seeking to develop team lead responsibilities. You will be based at the Phoenix Children's Resource Centre in Bromley and be expected to travel to pre-schools, schools, and homes to see children in their community setting when appropriate.

Proposed interview date: 20th May 2025

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a dynamic, friendly physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary team, seeing children and young people with a wide variety of conditions.

You will provide high standards of physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and advice to children, young people, carers, and families. You will undertake the lead role in assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans.

You will be the physiotherapy lead within the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other health professionals, such as child psychologists, health visitors, GPs, social care professionals, and education services.

You will supervise and educate band 6 physiotherapists (for band 7s), physiotherapy assistants, colleagues, and students.

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of a defined area or team within the service, focusing on community development.

For more complex children, work closely with CAMHS, Wheelchair Services, Orthotics, and other agencies to ensure physiotherapy is integrated into care plans. Collaborate with referrers and specialist centres to meet children’s individual needs.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers a wide range of services including community nursing, health visiting, specialised nursing care, and therapy services across various age groups.

Compensation depends on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), retail discounts, Blue Light Card, low-interest loans, and lease car schemes. We are continually enhancing our employee benefits.

Job responsibilities

Conduct highly specialist physiotherapy assessments and treatments as an autonomous practitioner, supporting and advising colleagues. This includes CPIP and EHCP assessments.

Assess, diagnose, and develop care plans for paediatric conditions, including complex cases with social and emotional needs.

Reassess patients regularly, adjusting treatment as needed.

Analyze clinical and social information from multiple sources to inform assessments and care plans.

Provide clinical expertise and advice to team members and other professionals.

Offer specialist advice on patient care to health, social, educational, and voluntary services, and negotiate care plans with other paediatric professionals.

Assess children for specialist equipment and orthotics, and recommend procurement and training for parents and carers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in physiotherapy recognized by HCPC.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Evidence of CPD demonstrating high-level clinical expertise in paediatric areas (special needs/neurodevelopmental).
• Member of APCP.
• Postgraduate courses relevant to paediatric specialties, e.g., Paediatric Bobath, Child Development, Neuromuscular conditions, Orthopaedics.
• Knowledge of gait analysis and biomechanics.

Information Technology

• Proficient in keyboard skills, basic IT including Word, PowerPoint, and email.
• Ability to create printed programs for children and families.
• Skills in Excel.

Experience

• Post-registration experience as band 6 in paediatrics.
• Relevant rotations including neurodevelopment, neurorehabilitation, paediatric medicine, respiratory care, orthopaedics.
• Experience with safeguarding procedures.
• Understanding of SEND reforms and EHC reports.
• Supervising and teaching junior and undergraduate physiotherapists.
• Managing complaints and concerns.
• Discussing clinical assessments with consultants and medical professionals.
• Assessing and providing specialist equipment and orthotics for children with complex needs.
• Delegating work to physiotherapy assistants and supervising them.
• Working within multidisciplinary teams in community settings.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
• Ability to handle concerns from parents and professionals.
• Time management, prioritization, delegation, and organization skills.
• Leadership in assessment and analysis within the clinical field.
• Knowledge of children's equipment and orthotics.
• Understanding of postural management and movement.
• Motivating and implementing treatment plans.
• Understanding safeguarding principles.
• Presentation skills for professional audiences.
• Driving license and access to transport.
• Effective teaching skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required.

Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 per year, including HCAS, pro rata.