The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapist to join the paediatric physiotherapy operational division as a band 6 rotational physiotherapist. These posts are permanent contracts and will be part of the annual rotation. The band 6 rotations are 12 months in length and across 12 clinical areas. These clinical areas include respiratory, respiratory-developmental, cystic fibrosis, long term ventilation, rheumatology, haem-oncology, neuro-rehabilitation, community primary and young people, community early years, and community special school.
This is an ideal opportunity for an existing Band 6 physiotherapist who would like to broaden their experience by working in this specialty area or for a band 5 physiotherapist wishing to specialise in paediatrics.
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
* Good time management and the ability to work closely with families are also essential requirements of this post.
* As there is a community rotation, the successful applicant will be required to have a driving licence.
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Main duties of the job
Role and responsibilities:
* Rotational areas covered are: Cardiothoracic, Respiratory, Respiratory/Developmental, Cystic Fibrosis, Long Term Ventilation, Neuro-rehab, Haem-oncology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Community Mainstream and Community pre-school.
* To be an active member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team within the rotational area, providing specialist advice when needed.
* Following a period of in-house assessment, induction, and training (as appropriate), to be part of the emergency duty on-call and weekend rota.
Job responsibilities
* To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group in each Paediatric rotational area.
* To participate in the Senior Physiotherapy Paediatric rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings both acute and community for 12 month periods.
* Senior rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on skills and academic knowledge gained during the first two years post-graduation allowing the physiotherapist an opportunity to spend longer in specific areas of work enabling further development of more specialist clinical and managerial competencies.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
* Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
* Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process.
* Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects.
* Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's Improving Working Lives.
SKILLS
* Organisation and time management skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Commitment to personal and service development.
* Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
* IT Skills.
* Presentation Skills.
EXPERIENCE
* Previous experience as a junior physiotherapist in a rotational post providing a broad range of experience across the core areas of physiotherapy.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Previous experience in a Senior post.
* Experience of working with families.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy.
* State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
* Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists.
* Involvement in the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Paediatrics (APCP).
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.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Operation lead Physiotherapist Paediatrics
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