Specialist Children's Community Physiotherapist

Sirona Care & Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Children's Community Physiotherapist to join their team. This role involves working with children and young people in various settings, including homes and schools. Responsibilities include providing physiotherapy assessments, supervising junior staff, and developing specialist skills in areas such as hydrotherapy and orthotics. Candidates can apply for full-time or part-time positions, with competitive NHS benefits, including a generous leave policy and pension scheme.

Benefits

Agenda for Change salary

Full NHS benefits

27+ days' annual leave

Participation in NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing physiotherapy to children with complex conditions.
• Ability to work in various settings, including homes and schools.
• Commitment to developing skills in postural management and orthotics.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessments and interventions for children.
• Supervise Band 4's and Band 5's in the community and schools.
• Support students and enhance their learning experience.
• Develop skills in hydrotherapy and postural management.
• Collaborate with orthotists on assessments.

Skills

Working with children and young people

Physiotherapy assessments

Team supervision skills

Knowledge of Hydrotherapy

Specialist equipment knowledge

Postural management

Interest in orthoses

Job description

Job Overview

At Sirona Care & Health, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Children's Community Physiotherapist to join our team. This role will cover services across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, depending on clinical demand.

You will work across a variety of settings, including the community and special schools, providing physiotherapy to children and young people with complex neurological and developmental conditions.

As part of your role, you'll supervise and support Band 4 and Band 5 staff and students, helping shape the future team. You will also develop skills in specialist equipment, postural management, and orthoses by working alongside orthotists to enhance your clinical practice.

If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people and want to develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

We are open to applicants who are looking for full (37.5hrs) or part‑time hours (from 22.5hrs) on a permanent or fixed‑term basis.

Sirona Care & Health – England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services – would love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities

• Working with children and young people in their homes
• Early years settings, mainstream and special schools to provide physiotherapy assessments and interventions
• Supervise Band 4’s and/or Band 5’s within the team and special school setting and support students as needed
• Have knowledge of Hydrotherapy and/or interest in developing skills in this area to support special school programmes
• Have an interest in developing knowledge of specialist equipment and develop assessment skills for postural management
• Have an interest in developing knowledge of orthoses and work alongside an orthotist during assessments

Benefits

Agenda for Change salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

Equality & Diversity

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Development

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don’t be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.