Senior Paediatric Rotational Physiotherapist (Band 6)

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking enthusiastic physiotherapists to join their team in Birmingham. This role involves providing exceptional physiotherapy services to children, improving skills in various specialties, and participating in research and leadership initiatives. Candidates should have broad post-graduate experience, ideally including paediatric and respiratory care. The position offers a chance to work flexibly within a supportive environment with ongoing training.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive in-service training programme

Annual performance review scheme

Qualifications

• Broad post-graduate experience, ideally including paediatrics and respiratory care.
• Willingness to participate in training and development activities.
• Ability to manage and treat a caseload of children with various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient physiotherapy interventions.
• Manage complex patients requiring specialist physiotherapy intervention.
• Participate in audit and research to promote quality standards.

Skills

Paediatric physiotherapy skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Flexible working arrangements may be considered, and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

1. To provide an effective and efficient physiotherapy service including assessing, treating, prioritising, and delegating the changing workload within the designated area.
2. To improve paediatric skills and knowledge by rotating through the various specialty areas.
3. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of complex patients requiring specialist paediatric physiotherapy intervention.
4. To provide effective and efficient physiotherapy interventions in accordance with clinical guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
5. To participate in audit and research to promote quality standards and evidence-based practice.
6. To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills, and to plan, implement, and evaluate individualised physiotherapy interventions.
7. To keep up to date with clinical and professional issues and undertake training and development activities to maintain competence to practice.
8. To manage, supervise, train, and support others.
9. To participate in the emergency on-call, weekend, and evening service to provide 24-hour cover, involving working unsupervised.

The successful candidate will also be required to participate in the emergency out-of-hours respiratory rota and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of an evolving and exciting service.

Do you have an interest in furthering your paediatric skills? Come and join the fantastic team of Physiotherapists at Birmingham Children's Hospital. You will have the opportunity to experience a variety of specialties that will excite and challenge you to learn.

We are seeking enthusiastic physiotherapists to join our friendly and motivated team. These posts are suitable for physiotherapists with broad post-graduate experience, ideally including paediatrics and respiratory care. We offer opportunities to consolidate your existing skills and extend your knowledge by working alongside Advanced Physiotherapists in a wide variety of areas. Rotations are currently 9 months and may include PICU, Neurosciences, Respiratory/CF, Cardiothoracics, Musculoskeletal, Burns, Orthopaedics, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Liver, Oncology, General Paediatrics, Community, and Special Schools.

The post holder will gain extensive experience and skills in assessing, treating, and managing a caseload of children with various conditions. There will also be opportunities to participate actively in service development, leadership, audit, and research. Clinical supervision and teaching will be integral parts of the role. Additionally, you will participate in a comprehensive supportive in-service training programme and an individual annual performance review scheme. The successful candidate will also be required to participate in the emergency out-of-hours rota.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its kind in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to providing the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for women, children, and families. Uniting our hospitals allows for more seamless care, greater investment, and advances in specialist treatment and world-leading neonatal and fetal work. It also enhances our voice in shaping family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK-leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single-site maternity unit, delivering over 8,200 babies annually, offering comprehensive gynaecological, maternity, and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services provide innovative community and inpatient mental health care for young people aged 0-25 years.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work, promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality. We encourage applications from all community sectors who meet the role criteria, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.