Highly Specialist Children’s Physiotherapist

Highly Specialist Children’s Physiotherapist

Detailed job description and main responsibilities are attached. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients. You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff. We welcome flexible working discussions to support staff for a healthy work life balance.

A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible.

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Care Professions Council Registration and compliant as a physiotherapist
• Evidence of Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as: a) Child Development b) Paediatric MSK c) Bobath Techniques d) Specialist courses/ study on conditions that affect child development, neurodevelopment conditions
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable post registration experience of working in Children's physiotherapist
• Evidence of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods
• Experience of participation in education of students
• Able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and practical handling skills

Essential criteria

• Knowledge, experience of Children's Physiotherapy assessments and interventions related to working with children and an understanding of the theoretical framework underpinning these.
• The ability to analyse assessment results to formulate treatment plans, including the use of “SMART” targets, taking into consideration client, social and environmental factors.
• Design and implementation of Physiotherapy programmes tailored to the individual.
• To be able to use knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements and decision making, in liaison with senior clinician/supervisor when appropriate
• To have highly developed: dexterity, precision and eye hand coordination skills, observational skills

Essential criteria

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

We will communicate interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail. All staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments are subject to a 26 week probation period. We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to meeting minimum criteria. If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business.