Paediatric Community Physiotherapist: Specialist Lead

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Paediatrics) to join its Community Paediatric Therapies Service. The successful candidate will assess and treat children aged 0-19 years, requiring advanced clinical skills and significant experience in Paediatric Physiotherapy. This role involves independent travel within the Tees Valley area, promoting collaboration within a supportive team environment. Competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata, is offered.

Benefits

Leadership training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexibility in working locations

Qualifications

• Experience in Paediatric Physiotherapy for children 0-19 years old.
• Significant experience in NHS clinical settings.
• Clinical education experience supervising Physiotherapy students.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and interventions for children with various conditions.
• Manage clinical supervision and line management of team members.
• Lead service improvement and development projects.

Skills

Advanced skills in assessment and treatment of Paediatric patients

Clinical reasoning skills

Ability to work in a team

Communication and report writing skills

Leadership skills

Specialist clinical knowledge in Paediatric Physiotherapy

Prioritization and workload management

Understanding of the SEND agenda

Service development

Education

Diploma or degree by Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Paediatric post-graduate clinical training

Working towards MSc or relevant post-graduate qualification

Member of APCP

Job description

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Paediatrics) to join its Community Paediatric Therapies Service. The successful candidate will assess and treat children aged 0-19 years, requiring advanced clinical skills and significant experience in Paediatric Physiotherapy. This role involves independent travel within the Tees Valley area, promoting collaboration within a supportive team environment. Competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata, is offered.