Senior Physiotherapist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled part-time physiotherapist to support the respiratory team working with paediatric patients. You will provide assessment and treatment across various settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve children's health outcomes. This role requires significant clinical experience and a passion for paediatric care within an engaging and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant postgraduate clinical experience, including respiratory and neurological care.
• At least one rotation in paediatrics and competencies in paediatric respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Perform physiotherapeutic assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Participate in the Band 6 paediatric rotational scheme across various settings.

Skills

Communication

Team Working

Organisation

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Health Professions Council Registration

Membership of CSP

Job description

We have an opportunity for a skilled, enthusiastic clinician who enjoys working with children in an integrated multidisciplinary team. This part-time physiotherapy post will support the respiratory team.

The post holder will work alongside the full respiratory team providing services to respiratory care in acute and long-term settings. Children may be managed on wards, intensive care units, specialist clinics, outpatient departments, and in the community.

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team including medical staff, nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists, play therapists, dieticians, and psychologists. They will also liaise with other agencies supporting children and their families.

The Children's Physiotherapy Team is committed to clinical governance and staff development through appraisal, training, research, and audit. Our mission is to make a positive difference in children's lives through specialist, individualised, and engaging therapy in partnership with the MDT, the child, and their family.

The post holder will contribute to the Paediatric On-call service.

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Main duties of the job

• Assessment and treatment of children as inpatients, outpatients, at home, and at school.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other hospitals regionally and nationally.
• Encouraged to participate in quality improvement initiatives.

About us

The children's physiotherapy team comprises approximately 40 physiotherapists and assistants working across Leeds Children's Hospital, with experience and a focus on developing new team members. The team is based at Leeds General Infirmary and covers the Neonatal Unit at St James Hospital, with transportation available between sites.

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Job responsibilities

Job Purpose: To perform physiotherapeutic assessments of paediatric patients with diverse and complex conditions, providing diagnosis and developing individualised treatment plans.

Participate in the Band 6 paediatric rotational scheme across various settings and be responsible for personal professional development.

Participate in the Paediatric Out of Hours service.

Job Dimensions: Manage own caseload and work independently within a defined area or patient group, with support from senior physiotherapists as needed. Conduct clinical duties autonomously within this specialist field.

Person Specification

Other criteria

• Moving and handling patients and equipment is required.

Experience

• Significant postgraduate clinical experience, including respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal, with at least one rotation in paediatrics.
• Experience in paediatric respiratory care.
• On-call respiratory competencies.

Skills & Behaviours

• Knowledge of management approaches in this practice area.
• Professional, diligent, flexible, positive attitude.
• Confident, responsible, caring, and compassionate.
• Effective team working, prioritisation, organisation, and delegation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Involvement in clinical education and research.
• Ability to work under stress and attend to detail.
• IT skills and participation in audits and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Health Professions Council Registration.
• Member of CSP.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £38,682 to £40,823 per year (subject to pay award).