Paediatric Physiotherapist (Community) Band 5
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
We are a specialist community team of paediatric physiotherapists and occupational therapists who work across the Liverpool area.
Our Alder Hey physiotherapy service supports children (0-19 years old) with neurodevelopmental presentations, developmental delay, neuromuscular conditions, complex neuro-disability and associated respiratory problems.
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 physiotherapist to join the team on a fixed term basis.
The team consists of clinical specialist physiotherapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support workers (including admin support) and a management team.
The team is experienced, supportive, compassionate and dedicated to providing child and family centred care. You will work in a wide variety of community locations including schools, nurseries, children's homes and clinics.
As a service we have strong links with acute teams based at Alder Hey and colleagues in education and social care.
We have an extensive support structure in place for PDR, training, supervision, management supervision and health & well-being support.
We welcome applicants who are due to complete an approved physiotherapy course / gain professional HCPC registration in 2025.
Main duties of the job
To act as an autonomous practitioner within a specialised paediatric physiotherapy service, providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and ongoing physical management to children in a range of settings.
To work throughout the Liverpool community physiotherapy service. To receive in-service training, teaching and support to enable further development of clinical and managerial competencies. Manage own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites.
The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs. We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of caseload.
2. To demonstrate the ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and specialised interventions.
3. To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations.
4. To use theoretical knowledge and practical experience to interpret and analyse clinical diagnoses.
5. To contribute to accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention.
6. To refer to other healthcare professionals and agencies in line with departmental policy.
7. To continually reassess patients and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
8. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients.
Person Specification
Education & Training
* BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered
* Evidence of appropriate education in a wide range of physiotherapy approaches to clinical management
* MCSP
Experience
* Participation in multi disciplinary team working
* Working well in a team environment
Knowledge
* To use reflective practice to evaluate own skills and performance
* Member of appropriate special interest groups
* Demonstrates an interest in the field of paediatrics.
* To have knowledge of NHS developments both locally and nationally.
Skills
* Ability to demonstrate assessment and clinical skills within the physiotherapy field
* English (oral and written) skills
* To have highly developed communication and problem solving skills
* The ability to work flexibly
Personal Attributes
* Access to transport for work purposes
* To work well within a team setting
* Motivated to develop new skills
* To be able to work independent of peer support or supervision
* The ability to deliver complex and sensitive information
* Innovative in approach and outlook
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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