Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist Special Schools Team (12-Month Fixed Term, 2 Full Time Positions) | Full-time 37.5 hrs per week | Proposed interview date 26-Feb-2025

One position will be in the special schools team and the second position will be in the community therapy team.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our Special Schools team in Sheffield, providing high-quality physiotherapy care to children with a range of conditions in both school and community settings.

You will work across two primary and secondary schools, contributing to both school life and therapy sessions. It is a rewarding role, with the chance to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

If you are passionate about providing physiotherapy in a special school setting and want to be part of a supportive, community-focused team, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Location: Site Archdale School, Address Archdale Road, Town Sheffield, Postcode S2 1PL, Major / Minor Region South Yorkshire

Contract type & working pattern: 12 months (fixed term), Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £37,338 – £44,962 per annum (Yearly, NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty: Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist – Interview date: 26/02/2025

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• Provide high-quality physiotherapy care within a Special School setting as part of a multi-professional team.
  
• Perform advanced assessments and diagnose physiotherapy-related issues in children.
  
• Develop and deliver tailored treatment programmes for each child.
  
• Independently manage your own caseload of children, with minimal supervision.
  
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure integrated care.
  
• Access support, training, and guidance from senior physiotherapists while growing as an autonomous practitioner.
  

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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• HPHC registration
  
• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
  
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate courses and in-service training
  
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
  

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• Membership of the CSP
  
• Membership of APCP
  

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• Variety of significant and relevant experience including respiratory care and knowledge of a broad variety of conditions
  
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  
• Experience of working with children either professionally or socially
  

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• Significant paediatric caseload experience in an acute or community setting and including acute respiratory rotation
  
• Student / assistant supervision
  
• Involvement in audit, research, or service evaluation
  
• Recent experience of (within 5 years) working within on call services
  
• Paediatric on call experience
  

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• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
  
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for services
  
• Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child’s care
  
• Understanding of the impact of disability / hospitalisation on children and their families
  
• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
  

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• Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
  
• Simple research methodology
  

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• Competent I.T skills
  
• Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner
  
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately
  
• Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
  
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations
  
• Problem solving approach
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team
  

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• Ability to organise internal / external courses
  

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• High level of interpersonal skills
  
• Reliable, punctual, flexible
  
• Access to a car for commuting between homes and sites around the city, and delivering small pieces of therapy equipment. Evidence of car insurance for this activity
  

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• Paediatric Specialist Physiotherapist (Schools) JDPS (241.1) PDF
  
• Our EDI goals (155.7) PDF
  

Name: Jo Aplin-Ward
Job title: Advanced Physiotherapist
Email address: [email protected]
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