Pediatric Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 7) – Community

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Crosby Villa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly specialised physiotherapist (Band 7) to join the Community Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team in Sefton on a part-time, 22.5-hour temporary basis for one year.

You will work with babies and young children (0-19) with motor and neurodevelopmental needs across clinics, schools and homes, delivering holistic assessment, advice and targeted interventions in collaboration with our therapy team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with babies and young children.
• Highly specialised physiotherapist (Band 7) with community experience.
• Experience in a NHS/community physiotherapy setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic and specialist assessment, advice and intervention to children attending mainstream or specialist settings.
• Communicate highly complex information with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
• Communicate effectively with children of all ages with varied barriers to understanding, using persuasion, motivation and clear explanations.
• Be responsible for a designated area of work and plan/organise efficiently, including patient management and time planning.
• Prioritise own work area in line with team goals and ensure appropriate use of resources.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Interdisciplinary work

Family communication

Job description

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly specialised physiotherapist (Band 7) to join the Community Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team in Sefton on a part-time, 22.5-hour temporary basis for one year.

You will work with babies and young children (0-19) with motor and neurodevelopmental needs across clinics, schools and homes, delivering holistic assessment, advice and targeted interventions in collaboration with our therapy team.