Job summary The post offers an exciting opportunity to work within an inpatient orthopaedic setting and requires the therapist to effectively assess, treat and lead the care of children undergoing elective and trauma surgery including orthopaedic oncology, spinal surgery and major trauma. You will work as part of an inpatient trauma team which also covers the paediatric burn service which you will be able to support. There will be the expectation of knowledge of working with paediatric orthopaedic conditions either at a band 7 level or as an experienced band 6. Important Information - prospective candidates who have applied for this post in the last 6 months and have not been shortlisted should not apply Main duties of the job See attached document that gives further details: You will lead a physiotherapy team that provides physiotherapy to children admitted to BCH under the care of the trauma and orthopaedic, spinal and orthopaedic oncology teams. You will be able to provide decisive and effective therapy input and have a flexible approach when working under pressure. You will need to demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within the multidisciplinary team. Supervision and teaching of rotational band 6, band 5, assistant staff and students is an essential part of the role. You will have an interest in research and audit in order to continue to improve knowledge and skills in the area as well as service development. You will participate in a comprehensive in-service training programme and individual performance review scheme. There will be an expectation to participate in respiratory or orthopaedic out of hours work, dependant on experience. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neonatal and foetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 284-25-7008940-DMUT Job locations Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Relevant post graduate courses Desirable Relevant leadership/ management course Knowledge and Nature of Experience Essential Previous experience of working in paediatric orthopaedics at band 6 level or above Evidence of teaching and supervising other staff Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary working Desirable Previous experience of working in paediatric orthopaedic oncology Previous experience of working in paediatric spinal surgery Previous experience of working in paediatric burn care Evidence of training and supervising other professionals in specialist area Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Able to deal with busy workload Able to organise/delegate workload Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills Desirable Able to deal with stress and increased working pressures Understanding of resource management and skill mix Professional / Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge Essential Desire to keep clinically updated and to deepen interest in speciality Willingness to participate in out of hours rotas Desire to improve management and leadership skills Desire to improve management and leadership skills Awareness of needs of individuals from minority groups Able to demonstrate basic computer skills Desirable Membership of specialist interest group eg APCP Previous experience of managing a service/team Personal Skills/ Attributes and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills Ability to manually handle patients and equipment Awareness of limitations Able to use initiative Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability Able to demonstrate trust values Demonstrates professionalism and positive manner Desirable Demonstrates self-motivation and forward thinking Desire to work effectively and offer a good service Other Essential Good Health Record Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Relevant post graduate courses Desirable Relevant leadership/ management course Knowledge and Nature of Experience Essential Previous experience of working in paediatric orthopaedics at band 6 level or above Evidence of teaching and supervising other staff Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary working Desirable Previous experience of working in paediatric orthopaedic oncology Previous experience of working in paediatric spinal surgery Previous experience of working in paediatric burn care Evidence of training and supervising other professionals in specialist area Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Able to deal with busy workload Able to organise/delegate workload Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills Desirable Able to deal with stress and increased working pressures Understanding of resource management and skill mix Professional / Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge Essential Desire to keep clinically updated and to deepen interest in speciality Willingness to participate in out of hours rotas Desire to improve management and leadership skills Desire to improve management and leadership skills Awareness of needs of individuals from minority groups Able to demonstrate basic computer skills Desirable Membership of specialist interest group eg APCP Previous experience of managing a service/team Personal Skills/ Attributes and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills Ability to manually handle patients and equipment Awareness of limitations Able to use initiative Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability Able to demonstrate trust values Demonstrates professionalism and positive manner Desirable Demonstrates self-motivation and forward thinking Desire to work effectively and offer a good service Other Essential Good Health Record 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)