Specialist Children's physiotherapist

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established NHS employer is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Physiotherapist to join a supportive team. This role offers the opportunity to work in various settings, including clinics and schools, providing essential physiotherapy services to children. With a focus on professional development, you will engage in specialist assessments and treatments, contributing to the education of fellow healthcare professionals. The position offers flexible working hours and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients. If you are passionate about paediatric care and eager to grow your skills in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Unterstützung bei der beruflichen Weiterbildung

Qualifications

• Registrierung bei HPC und Nachweis über postgraduale Ausbildung erforderlich.
• Erfahrung in der Beurteilung und Behandlung von Kindern mit komplexen Bedürfnissen.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von Spezialuntersuchungen und Behandlungen bei Kindern.
• Entwicklung individueller Behandlungsprogramme und deren Umsetzung.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Klinische Beurteilung

Teamarbeit

Klinisches Denken

Education

HPC Registrierung

Postgraduiertenausbildung

Ausbildung zum klinischen Ausbilder

Job description

Main area: Paediatric Physiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover)

Hours: 26.5 hours per week (up to 26.5 hours)

• Part time
• Flexible working

Job ref: 372-COM2439

Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: children's therapy service

Town: Greenhead road, Huddersfield

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 20/02/2025 23:59

Interview date: 06/03/2025

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Job overview

We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join our Children’s Therapy department. Our well-established, friendly team is looking to recruit a physiotherapist who is keen to specialise their career in the challenging but rewarding field of Pediatrics.

The service consists of Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Assistants. We have teams based in both Halifax and Huddersfield, providing a service across Calderdale and South Kirklees.

You will provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and advice, working in various settings including clinics, schools, and nurseries with children of all ages. You will have excellent communication and team working skills, and the ability to effectively prioritise and manage a varied caseload.

Main duties of the job

1. Work autonomously within Trust policies and professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up-to-date records.
2. Carry out specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs, facilitating understanding and active participation from children/young people and carers.
3. Determine clinical diagnosis, develop, deliver, implement, evaluate, and modify individualised treatment programmes.
4. Participate in the education and training of Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Registered with HPC
• Evidence of Postgraduate Training
• Clinical Educator Training
• Member of Professional Body

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Knowledge of child development and common paediatric conditions
• Experience in assessing, treating, and evaluating care in paediatrics
• Good Clinical Reasoning skills
• Evidence of CPD and Reflective Practice
• Ability to carry out specialist assessments and treatments
• Experience in supervising and training others

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another to deliver compassionate care for those who use our services. We encourage applications from all and will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years. If appointed, information will be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

You may be required to undertake a DBS check. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Name: Joanne Suggitt, Job title: Team Leader, Children's Therapies. Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]

Contact: Vicky Frearson, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]