Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist (option Annex 21)

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llandrindod Wells, Welshpool, Llanidloes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A Community Health Service in Wales is seeking a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing physiotherapy interventions to children and young people while leading clinical initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant Paediatric experience. The position offers opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment, ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• BSC Hon degree / diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Membership in a paediatric or related special interest group.
• Significant experience in the relevant field of Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy interventions for children and young people.
• Lead a clinical role focusing on specific areas of interest.
• Manage a mixed caseload of patients with diverse needs.

Skills

Significant experience in Paediatrics

Ability to work as part of a Multi Disciplinary team

Welsh language skills

Education

BSC Hon degree / diploma in Physiotherapy

Post graduate courses related to Paediatrics

Tools

Competent IT skills

Job description

Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist (option Annex 21)

Looking for a career working with children and young people? This is a great opportunity to join an energetic and experienced paediatric team in Mid-South Powys with a strong track record in supporting career development. We offer experiences in a broad range of skills like serial casting, Rebound Therapy, specialist strength training, and aqua therapy, through the medium of play/ participation and specialist skills and treatment in a form that is tailored to the individual. Our service is set up to maximise care closer to home and working towards goals that matter to the child or young person.

Already a Band 6 or aspiring to become one, this may be the post for you as it is Band 6 or Band 6 Annex 21 (Annex 21 remuneration will apply) Dependant on qualifications and experience.

Main duties of the job

Our physiotherapy service provides intervention to improve or maintain a child or young person's gross or fine motor performance and functional abilities. Our services are aimed at improving activity, participation and wellbeing.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant would be an autonomous practitioner responsible for a geographical area in mid Powys with a mixed caseload of babies, children and young people with a huge variety of physiotherapy needs. Leading on a clinical lead role across the whole team would allow a focus on a specific area of interest or development, offering opportunities for additional experiences and opportunities to grow leadership and project management skills.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• BSC Hon degree / diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent HPC Registration Post graduate courses related to Paediatrics
• Involvement APCP member of a paediatric or related special interest group Membership or CSP

Experience

• Significant experience in the relevant field e.g. Paediatrics in a rotational post gaining broad general experience Experience/ability to work as part of a Multi Disciplinary team
• Experience of delivering undergraduate student supervision/clinical education Special interest/knowledge in Paediatrics or related subject matter Involvement in audit/research quality issues

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to continue updating skills Knowledge and understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Ability to keep accurate patient records Able to work alone without direct supervision, either clinical or managerial on a day to day basis Ability to prioritise, organise and manage own caseload Understanding of Clinical Governance Ability to understand and work within PTHB Policies and National Standards Competent IT skills Ability to exert moderate physical effort throughout the working day including working on trampolines/in hydro pools and to be able to work in a stressful environment with parents and carers and other medical personnel
• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

• Capable of decision making Problem solving approach Must be a team player Reliability/ expert in time management Ability to deal with stressful conditions

Other

• Ability to travel in Powys with role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Operational HOS Paediatric OT & Physiotherapy

Depending on experienceper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-AHP127-1225

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