Job summary We are really excited to be able to offer a Band 5-6 progressive Children's Physiotherapist (PT) post. Are you a Children's PT looking for a new challenge or a PT who wants to develop your experience in Children's Physiotherapy? Do you want to be part of an innovative and agile Children and Young People's Therapy service committed to delivering high quality care? We are looking to recruit a Children's Physiotherapist to join our well-established Children's Physiotherapy team, based in the Watford area and at the QE11 Hospital in Welwyn Garden City. We are currently looking to recruit to a 1 WTE (full time) post. Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Children's Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy Services for families across the county. Our integrated service is jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools and specialist provisions. Main duties of the job This post would suit an experienced Band 5 PT who is looking to progress towards a Band 6 Specialist role in Paediatrics. The successful applicant will be given a set of competencies to progress into the Band 6 role and work under the supervision of a named mentor to support this transition. The successful applicant will be expected to hold a varied caseload for young people aged 0-19 years, providing interventions in a variety of settings such as homes, clinics, and schools, including special schools. Post graduate experience/training within paediatrics is desirable, however having a broad range of clinical skills across various rotations would also be taken into consideration. Support, mentoring and further training will be provided to meet the individual needs of practitioners in areas where up skilling and development is required. Our integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. We work closely with colleagues in education, with well-established relationships. We can offer: Regular clinical supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system CPD opportunities, including in service masterclasses Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring specialist support A initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team. About us If you are looking for somewhere to make a real difference and are passionate about helping CYP access the right support at the right time to help them stay safe, and thrive in their development, a career with us may be just what you're looking for. At HCT we strive to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities. We are proud to be an organisation which focuses on our people, and we welcome people who share our values to come and work with us. Our shared values support the development of a strong working culture, guiding and inspiring all of our actions and decisions. They enable us to be better at what we do ensuring we provide the highest quality of care to our patients. Our patients, their families and carers are at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum, high cost area allowance included Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 812-25-KWCYP1 Job locations Peace Children's Centre Peace Prospect Watford WD17 3EW Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post. Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be computer literate and able to demonstrate good working knowledge of a variety of essential computer systems and programmes. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients. HCT is strongly committed to continuing professional development and the delivery of evidence-based practice. You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff. Please see below comments from a current member of the team: I love working in CYPT/HCT - everyone in the team is super dedicated. There is strong management support, but also space for being flexible and creative to meet childrens needs; innovation & good practice is valued and encouraged. I enjoy & appreciate the robust supervision structures, training in supervision & coaching, and the many opportunities for personal development and learning, including for example in-house training days and tutorials. I have worked in many teams across Hertfordshire, all without exception friendly and welcoming. There is an ethos of peer support and encouragement & sharing learning; everyone works hard but there is a sense of belonging and always time for a quick chat and plenty of laughs. I feel valued here and I value my lovely colleagues and the fabulous children & young people we work with. If you have any questions at all or you would like to come and visit us, please do contact us - we are only too happy to help and would love to tell you more about our Service. Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location). Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Interview dates are set for 29th January 2025. Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post. Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be computer literate and able to demonstrate good working knowledge of a variety of essential computer systems and programmes. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients. HCT is strongly committed to continuing professional development and the delivery of evidence-based practice. You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff. Please see below comments from a current member of the team: I love working in CYPT/HCT - everyone in the team is super dedicated. There is strong management support, but also space for being flexible and creative to meet childrens needs; innovation & good practice is valued and encouraged. I enjoy & appreciate the robust supervision structures, training in supervision & coaching, and the many opportunities for personal development and learning, including for example in-house training days and tutorials. I have worked in many teams across Hertfordshire, all without exception friendly and welcoming. There is an ethos of peer support and encouragement & sharing learning; everyone works hard but there is a sense of belonging and always time for a quick chat and plenty of laughs. I feel valued here and I value my lovely colleagues and the fabulous children & young people we work with. If you have any questions at all or you would like to come and visit us, please do contact us - we are only too happy to help and would love to tell you more about our Service. Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location). Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Interview dates are set for 29th January 2025. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Health Care Professions Council Registration and compliant as a physiotherapist Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of working in Children's services Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods Desirable Demonstrable post registration experience of working in children's physiotherapy Skills and abilities Essential Good general knowledge of normal child development Knowledge, experience of Children's Physiotherapy assessments and interventions related to working with children and an understanding of the theoretical framework underpinning these The ability to analyse assessment results to formulate treatment plans, including the use of "SMART" targets, taking into consideration client, social and environmental factors. Design and implementation of Physiotherapy programmes tailored to the individual. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Health Care Professions Council Registration and compliant as a physiotherapist Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of working in Children's services Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods Desirable Demonstrable post registration experience of working in children's physiotherapy Skills and abilities Essential Good general knowledge of normal child development Knowledge, experience of Children's Physiotherapy assessments and interventions related to working with children and an understanding of the theoretical framework underpinning these The ability to analyse assessment results to formulate treatment plans, including the use of "SMART" targets, taking into consideration client, social and environmental factors. Design and implementation of Physiotherapy programmes tailored to the individual. 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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Peace Children's Centre Peace Prospect Watford WD17 3EW Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)