Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapist – DDH & Ponseti Focus

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's paediatric orthopaedic team is seeking a skilled physiotherapist to join the Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), Ponseti, MSK and casting clinics at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. You will work two days a week alongside the existing Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

The role offers opportunities to gain acute outpatient orthopaedic skills within a tertiary setting, with cross-site work to Stoke Mandeville Hospital and a focus on evidence-based

Qualifications

• Solid background in paediatric orthopaedics and MSK.
• Experience with Ponseti and DDH is advantageous.
• Interest in audit and service development within children’s orthopaedics.
• Clinical autonomy level will depend on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the DDH and Ponseti service alongside the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
• Deliver clinical care within the paediatric orthopaedic/MSK team at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, including casting and physiotherapy.
• Possibly work cross-site at Stoke Mandeville Hospital when required.
• Supervise and support registrant and non-registrant physiotherapy staff.
• Maintain accurate records compliant with legal and GDPR requirements.
• Engage in evidence-based practice, quality assurance, research and audit.

Skills

Paediatric orthopaedics

MSK

Ponseti

DDH

Clinical audit

Service development

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's paediatric orthopaedic team is seeking a skilled physiotherapist to join the Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), Ponseti, MSK and casting clinics at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. You will work two days a week alongside the existing Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

The role offers opportunities to gain acute outpatient orthopaedic skills within a tertiary setting, with cross-site work to Stoke Mandeville Hospital and a focus on evidence-based