Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric rotational scheme. This scheme offers the opportunity to gain a broad experience in Paediatrics through yearly rotations in the following areas :
- Acute/MSK
- Pre-school Special Needs & Special Schools
- Schools Services (mainstream and special schools
Interviews will be held face to face at Alexandra Avenue Clinic, Harrow
Main duties of the job
- Providing specialist Physiotherapy services children and young people with a variety of conditions within Harrow both in the community and acute settings
- Providing specialist advice, programmes and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with physical difficulties
- To provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists, assistants and volunteers regularly on a day to day basis
About us
You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity.
We are a large supportive, sociable and friendly MDT team of 60+ therapists. We are committed to the well-being of our staff. We are located in an easily accessible via public transport from central London and neighbouring counties.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Health Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
- Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience within NHS of post graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics
- Experience at a postgraduate level: assessment treatment and management of children
- Experience at a postgraduate level: Writing clinical notes and reports
- Experience at a postgraduate level: Managing own caseload
- Experience of working with and teaching other professionals / parents / carers
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of Assessment, treatment and management of children
- Understanding of the role of the physiotherapist in the Education system.
- Established knowledge of the range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP
- Awareness of the differences of a Paediatric versus adult caseload
- Good written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy
- Good organisational skills and to prioritise own workload
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 18 November 2024
