Physiotherapist (Paediatrics)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialised Paediatric Physiotherapist (Community) to manage a caseload of children aged 0–19 and lead clinics and early intervention services. The role involves working with hydrotherapy, and close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, consultants and orthopaedic practitioners.

The post supports supervision of band 6s, assistants and students, with opportunities for ongoing in-service training and

Qualifications

• Paediatric physiotherapist with experience working with 0–19 years.
• Knowledge of paediatric assessments and interventions.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills for working with health and social care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Carry a manageable caseload of children aged 0–19 years.
• Run clinics and provide early intervention services (including over 3s).
• Involve hydrotherapy and early intervention clinics where appropriate.
• Work with MDT, consultant paediatricians and orthopaedic practitioners.
• Supervise band 6s, assistants and students.
• Support ongoing clinical development and training within the department.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Clinical assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervision of juniors

Job description

Band 7 Highly Specialised Paediatric Physiotherapist (Community)

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

This post may close sooner than advertised, if a high volume of applications are received. Please submit your application asap to avoid disappointment.

You will carry a manageable caseload of children aged 0-19 years and be responsible for clinics, providing early intervention, over 3s, and services to children with cerebral palsy or other neuro-disabilities. This may include hydrotherapy and early intervention clinics. This will include joint working with the multi-disciplinary team, consultant paediatricians and physiotherapy orthopaedic practitioners. Good established links with equipment providers are in place.

You should have paediatric experience with demonstrable knowledge of specific paediatric assessments and interventions, able to prioritise your workload and time, and support others to do the same. Good communication skills are essential, as you will be working independently and alongside other health and social care professionals; supervising band 6s, assistants and students.

Chelsea and Westminster therapy department is committed to evidence based practice and the development of clinical skills are supported through a programme of regular in-service training, supervision and appraisal.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Virginia Knox Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02033158667

Francesca Crosby

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