Job summary Highly Specialist Children's Physiotherapist - Band 7 Salary is dependant on experience Part time - 30 hours per week (4 days) Are you looking for the opportunity, to work as ateam lead in a children's physiotherapy service? We have a very supportive community team and this could be perfect for you. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Experienced Children's Physiotherapist to take on the team lead rolefor thecommunity caseload based in the children's resource centre? This role will involve supporting and leading the small physio team of band 6 physios and band 4 therapy assistants working with a mixed caseload in clinic and community. We would welcome an experienced band 6 physio looking to develop skills in a supportive and friendly environment, or a band 7 physio looking to develop team lead responsibilities. You will be based in the community team at the Phoenix Children's Resource Centre in Bromley and be expected to be able to travel to pre-schools, schools and homes to see children in their community setting when this is most appropriate. Interviews to be held week commencing 7th April 2025 Main duties of the job You will be part of a dynamic, friendly physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary team, seeing children and young people with a wide variety of conditions. You will provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to children and young people, carers and families. Undertaking the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans. Be the physiotherapy lead within the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other specialist health professionals, such as child psychologists, health visitors, GPs, and social care professionals, education services and others as necessary. To provide supervision and education to band 6 physiotherapists ( for band 7s), physiotherapy assistants, colleagues and physiotherapy students. To be the responsible lead for the operational delivery of a defined area/ team within the service, this is community developmental team lead role. With more complex children- work closely with CAMHS, Wheelchair Services, Orthotics services, Specialist Equipment Agencies, Voluntary Agencies, and other providers to ensure physiotherapy treatment is fully integrated into the patients care programmes. Work closely with referrers and specialist centres to manage children's individual needs. About us Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. Being born from NHS Bromley's community provider unit we have been providing community services to the people of Bromley for many years and we have a wealth of experience. Bromley Healthcare is a great place to work. The unique way we deliver services and offer everyone who works here a voice, means that your career with us will be rewarding. Social Enterprises are a fairly new and exciting way to deliver healthcare, offering many of the traditional advantages of the NHS (such as excellent training and development) with the freedom for innovation by being able to reinvest any surpluses we make into the community. Priority consideration will be given to Bromley Healthcare staff formally identified as being at risk. Please note that for positions that require you to drive as part of your job role we will be asking for evidence of business insurance. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Inc HCAS per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 848-BHC-079-25 Job locations Phoenix Children's Resource Centre 40 Masons Hill Bromley BR2 9JG Job description Job responsibilities To undertake highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment as an autonomous practitioner, and support / advise colleagues where appropriate. This includes CPIP assessments and EHCP assessments. To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of paediatric conditions in conjunction with parents/carers, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical, social and emotional needs. To be responsible for reassessing patient care as treatment progresses and alter treatment programmes as appropriate. Be able to analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate into physiotherapy assessment and development of care/treatment plan. To be a source of clinical expertise and advice for other physiotherapists in the team and colleagues in the acute services. To provide specialist advice on patient care to other health, social, educational and voluntary sector services. This may involve negotiating or requesting changes to treatment programmes/care plans set by other paediatric professionals. To assess children for specialist equipment and recommend its purchase from health and Education. To assess children for specialist orthotics need and recommend access to orthotics clinic as required. To set up and adjust specialist equipment for the individual child. To train parents/carers and other agencies in the use of the equipment. Job description Job responsibilities To undertake highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment as an autonomous practitioner, and support / advise colleagues where appropriate. This includes CPIP assessments and EHCP assessments. To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of paediatric conditions in conjunction with parents/carers, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical, social and emotional needs. To be responsible for reassessing patient care as treatment progresses and alter treatment programmes as appropriate. Be able to analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate into physiotherapy assessment and development of care/treatment plan. To be a source of clinical expertise and advice for other physiotherapists in the team and colleagues in the acute services. To provide specialist advice on patient care to other health, social, educational and voluntary sector services. This may involve negotiating or requesting changes to treatment programmes/care plans set by other paediatric professionals. To assess children for specialist equipment and recommend its purchase from health and Education. To assess children for specialist orthotics need and recommend access to orthotics clinic as required. To set up and adjust specialist equipment for the individual child. To train parents/carers and other agencies in the use of the equipment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in physiotherapy recognised by HCPC. Registered with HCPC Evidence of CPD to high level of clinical expertise in chosen paediatric area. ( special needs/neurodevelopmental) Desirable Member of APCP Post Graduate courses relevant to paediatric speciality: oPaediatric Bobath course Child development oSpecialist courses/study on conditions that affect child development Ie Neuromuscular conditions; congenital and orthopaedic oKnowledge of gait analysis and biomechanics Information Technology Essential Good keyboard skills, basic IT knowledge including power point and word and emails Ability to create and provide printed programmes for children and families from available resources. Desirable Skills in using Excel Experience Essential Post registration experience as band 6 in the field of paediatrics. Working paediatric rotation plus other relevant rotations e.g. neuro development, neuro rehabilitation, paediatric medicine, respiratory care, orthopaedics Junior rotational experience across a broad range of rotations. Experience and sound understanding of working with children's safeguarding procedures. Sound understanding of the process of SEND reforms and EHC reports Experience of supervising and teaching junior and undergraduate physiotherapists. Experience of and ability to manage complaints and concerns raised. Experience and confidence in discussing clinical assessment with consultants and other medical professionals. Experience of assessing and providing specialist equipment and orthotics for children with complex needs Desirable Experience of delegating work to physiotherapy assistants Experience of supervising physiotherapy assistants Experience of and ability to work as part of a broad multidisciplinary team/cross organisational working Work in community settings delivering paediatric care Skills Essential Excellent advanced communication skills written and spoken. Able to deal with parents and other professionals who have anxieties and concerns Ability to time manage, prioritise, delegate and organise Ability to provide professional/clinical leadership for assessment and analysis in specialist area of clinical field. Understanding of children's equipment and orthotics. Understanding and skills in postural management and normal movement. Skills in implementing and motivating advice/ treatment plan to be followed. Sound understanding of safeguarding principles. Desirable Skills in presentation to larger audiences of other professionals and agencies. Driving licence with access to use a car or other means of transport. Evidence of good teaching skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in physiotherapy recognised by HCPC. Registered with HCPC Evidence of CPD to high level of clinical expertise in chosen paediatric area. ( special needs/neurodevelopmental) Desirable Member of APCP Post Graduate courses relevant to paediatric speciality: oPaediatric Bobath course Child development oSpecialist courses/study on conditions that affect child development Ie Neuromuscular conditions; congenital and orthopaedic oKnowledge of gait analysis and biomechanics Information Technology Essential Good keyboard skills, basic IT knowledge including power point and word and emails Ability to create and provide printed programmes for children and families from available resources. Desirable Skills in using Excel Experience Essential Post registration experience as band 6 in the field of paediatrics. Working paediatric rotation plus other relevant rotations e.g. neuro development, neuro rehabilitation, paediatric medicine, respiratory care, orthopaedics Junior rotational experience across a broad range of rotations. Experience and sound understanding of working with children's safeguarding procedures. Sound understanding of the process of SEND reforms and EHC reports Experience of supervising and teaching junior and undergraduate physiotherapists. Experience of and ability to manage complaints and concerns raised. Experience and confidence in discussing clinical assessment with consultants and other medical professionals. Experience of assessing and providing specialist equipment and orthotics for children with complex needs Desirable Experience of delegating work to physiotherapy assistants Experience of supervising physiotherapy assistants Experience of and ability to work as part of a broad multidisciplinary team/cross organisational working Work in community settings delivering paediatric care Skills Essential Excellent advanced communication skills written and spoken. Able to deal with parents and other professionals who have anxieties and concerns Ability to time manage, prioritise, delegate and organise Ability to provide professional/clinical leadership for assessment and analysis in specialist area of clinical field. Understanding of children's equipment and orthotics. Understanding and skills in postural management and normal movement. Skills in implementing and motivating advice/ treatment plan to be followed. Sound understanding of safeguarding principles. Desirable Skills in presentation to larger audiences of other professionals and agencies. Driving licence with access to use a car or other means of transport. Evidence of good teaching skills. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bromley Healthcare CIC Address Phoenix Children's Resource Centre 40 Masons Hill Bromley BR2 9JG Employer's website http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)