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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us
Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist - Part Time
As a Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist for Achieving for Children you will be confident and competent in the Physiotherapy assessment and management of children and young people between the ages of 0 to 19 years who have neurodevelopmental disabilities. You will have knowledge and expertise in therapy treatment of this client group including use of specialist therapy equipment and you will provide support and line management for lesser experienced staff and students.
The role is term time only but the team are flexible with part-time hours if the right candidate would like to work all year round.
This role attracts a market supplement to ensure the salary will be aligned to NHS Band 7. This is a part time position at 28.5 hours and the salary offered will be pro-rata accordingly.
About the role
As a Highly Specialist Neurodevelopmental Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will work in a range of settings as an autonomous practitioner, providing high quality paediatric physiotherapy support to children and young people with disabilities to achieve their potential. You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young people’s gross motor needs and provide specialist advice to other disciplines.
The purpose of this role is to:
1. Provide a neurodevelopmental paediatric service to children aged 0 to 18 years (and up to 19 years in special schools) who have a range of developmental disorders and neurological disabilities these children may have complex and/or long term disabilities and additional needs.
2. Carry out Physiotherapy assessments and be experienced in the use of relevant standardised assessments and outcome measures
3. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team, families, carers and other professionals to maintain a holistic view of the child or young person. You will work with other relevant professionals to provide the best advice and support
4. Encourage functional independence in relation to gross motor activities through the assessment and prescription equipment and aids as required
For further information about this role, please contact Helen Aldred by email to request an informal discussion.
About you
To be a part of our Paediatric Physiotherapy Team you will need to be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people. As a Band 7 equivalent Physiotherapist we will expect you to have the following:
5. BSc/Msc Physiotherapy degree
6. HCPC registration
7. CSP registration
8. Extensive skills and knowledge of working with children and young people with complex neurodisability such as but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, ABI, complex congenital diseases/disorders and Neuromuscular conditions
9. Excellent ability to plan and prioritise workload and highly skilled in assessment planning, implementing and evaluating treatment, complying with professional and service standards and working as an autonomous practitioner
10. Able to prepare clearly written reports (including EHCPs) for use by multiple agencies
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
11. 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)
12. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
13. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
14. Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
15. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
16. A range of staff benefits and discounts
17. An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children. For our social work offer .
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.