Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist – Complex Community Care

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly specialist Band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Community Children's Therapy Team. The post involves working across community settings with babies, children and young people who have complex conditions.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. You will take autonomous responsibility for complex caseloads, provide leadership and education to colleagues, and collaborate with multi-agency partners to

Responsibilities

• Undertake highly specialist assessment of babies, children and young people.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate specialist paediatric physiotherapy interventions in community environments.
• Formulate, implement and regularly review individualised treatment plans and goals.
• Assess, prescribe and review specialist paediatric equipment and liaise with orthotics and equipment services as required.
• Provide specialist advice to support diagnostic formulation and communicate complex information to families.
• Accept professional accountability for clinical decision-making and risk management within a complex caseload.
• Manage a defined specialist caseload autonomously, prioritising referrals and interventions based on clinical need.
• Work as a lone practitioner in the community in accordance with Trust lone-working policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in line with Trust standards.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and informal supervision to junior staff, students and support workers.
• Contribute to education and training of colleagues, students and multi-agency partners in paediatric physiotherapy practice.
• Support a culture of learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement within the team.
• Work closely with colleagues across health, education and social care to develop coordinated, child-centred care plans.
• Contribute specialist physiotherapy reports and attend education reviews, safeguarding meetings and case conferences as required.
• Provide advice for SEND assessments and education-based manual handling risk assessments.
• Ensure all practice is evidence-based and aligned with professional standards, national guidance and Trust policies.
• Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activity.
• Identify and elevate clinical risks, incidents or safeguarding concerns in line with Trust procedures.
• Maintain HCPC registration and demonstrate ongoing professional development through CPD and appraisal.
• Actively promote the Trust's values and contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment.

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly specialist Band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Community Children's Therapy Team. The post involves working across community settings with babies, children and young people who have complex conditions.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. You will take autonomous responsibility for complex caseloads, provide leadership and education to colleagues, and collaborate with multi-agency partners to