Highly Specialist Children’s Physiotherapist

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in North Hertfordshire is seeking a Highly Specialist Children’s Physiotherapist. The role requires a diploma/degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and experience in working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning, organisational skills, and the ability to champion patient needs. The position supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in Children's physiotherapy.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in education of students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and treatment plans for children.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Implement tailored physiotherapy programmes.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Autonomous working

Patient advocacy

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

Health Care Professions Council Registration

Job description

Overview

Highly Specialist Children’s Physiotherapist

Detailed job description and main responsibilities are attached. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients. You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff. We welcome flexible working discussions to support staff for a healthy work life balance.

A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Care Professions Council Registration and compliant as a physiotherapist
• Evidence of Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as: a) Child Development b) Paediatric MSK c) Bobath Techniques d) Specialist courses/ study on conditions that affect child development, neurodevelopment conditions
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable post registration experience of working in Children's physiotherapist
• Evidence of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods
• Experience of participation in education of students
• Able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and practical handling skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Knowledge, experience of Children's Physiotherapy assessments and interventions related to working with children and an understanding of the theoretical framework underpinning these.
• The ability to analyse assessment results to formulate treatment plans, including the use of “SMART” targets, taking into consideration client, social and environmental factors.
• Design and implementation of Physiotherapy programmes tailored to the individual.
• To be able to use knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements and decision making, in liaison with senior clinician/supervisor when appropriate
• To have highly developed: dexterity, precision and eye hand coordination skills, observational skills

Other

Essential criteria

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

We will communicate interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail. All staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments are subject to a 26 week probation period. We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to meeting minimum criteria. If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business.