Job summary This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate that can lead and develop a small dynamic community based team. The post holder will need to have experience of managing a varied caseload including providing support to children with complex needs. You will be based in our Childrens Health Centre and be responsible for delivering paediatric physiotherapy for children aged 0-18 years in a variety of settings including schools/preschools and the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing services, supporting staff development and provide training. Main duties of the job Provide a high quality physiotherapy service for children and young people in the local community and special schools. They will undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis and formulation of treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner. Undertake a team leader role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the childrens physiotherapy service provided to children with neurological and developmental conditions. Provide a high quality physiotherapy service for children and young people in the community with neurological and developmental conditions, undertaking advanced assessment, diagnosis and formulation of treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner. Take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students. Take the physiotherapy lead within the multi-disciplinary child development team, providing specialist advice to other specialist health professionals such as paediatricians, health visitors, GPs, and social care professionals, education services as necessary, and to take a major role in liaison with Head Teachers, SENCOs, Teachers and Learning Support Assistants. Support the clinical lead, in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to children with complex needs. About us Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, easily reached in just over 2 hours (flying time) from London, Bristol or Manchester airports. Gibraltar has a rich history, shaped by its position as a gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It is a thriving modern city with a mix of British and Mediterranean influences. English is the official language, but Spanish is also widely spoken. The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) is the public healthcare provider for the people of Gibraltar offering physical and mental health services. The GHA aims to provide high quality, accessible healthcare for all residents, and it operates a range of services from primary care to more specialised treatments. The GHAs responsibilities include: services through clinics, outpatient services, and hospital care. Managing emergency medical services and accident and emergency (A&E) services. Conducting health campaigns and initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Offering mental health care and community-based health services. Services are mainly provided from St. Bernards Hospital. The hospital also collaborates with international medical institutions for specialised treatment and support. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £40,954 - £48,674 Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number G0004-AHP-01-25-02 Job locations St Bernard's Hospital Gibraltar AA1 1AA Job description Job responsibilities To maintain a mixed clinical caseload involving the therapeutic handling and treatment of a wide range of patients including those with complex needs including all age groups, where appropriate to specialism, both on an individual and group basis. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work. To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner including complex or chronic presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills and integrating specialist knowledge of evidenced based practice. To determine and modify care plans utilising a wide range of advanced treatment skills and specialist techniques. Where required to work as a lone practitioner in the Community, managing environmental risks and demands such as cramped housing conditions, aggressive patients/relatives. To participate in and make recommendations towards Discharge planning where appropriate in order to optimise care beyond the hospital setting. To ensure that documentation is completed according to GHA Policy and to participate in the learning and use of electronic records when required. To work with patients in all areas within GHA and Inter-agencies as determined by service needs. Clinical-Specific to Clinical Lead To provide a high quality Physiotherapy service using a wide range of clinical work practices that requires significant specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills gained from experiential learning, specialist training, use of Physiotherapy evidenced based practice and NICE guidelines. To ensure the effective exchange of information across the team and co-ordination of local service delivery. Working with Physiotherapy Services Manager, to be responsible for Clinical Governance objectives within the specialism. As a specialist and independent practitioner to provide, highly complex advice and specialist treatment for simple and complex conditions and to formulate individualised clinical management programme. Use of advanced clinical reasoning skills and in depth analysis of problems gained from clinical and theoretical experience, and to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate working diagnoses and prognoses for a wide range of highly complex conditions and to refer onwards for further investigation where appropriate. To communicate complex and sensitive clinical and managerial information to patients and carers, colleagues and external Agencies using written and verbal reports. To ensure the service is run efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities, best practice and best use of time within the specialism and to report any deficiencies to the PSM for action. Organisation Ensure working in a safe and environmentally friendly department. To have day to day responsibility of the specialism ensuring well being of staff, Objective setting, training, supervision and appropriate cover during annual leave. To plan and organise clinical activity with appropriate time scheduling in order to complete all clinical and administrative duties including statistical record keeping. Ensure compliance with professional duties as a Physiotherapist in the administration of the patient caseload and ensuring appointment diary slots are maximised. Report any equipment defects, accidents, complaints or potential risk to PSM for action. In discussion with the PSM to implement GHA organisational and departmental policies and to be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate. To ensure appropriate management time is allocated to support the teaching and supervision of staff and ensure the development of the specialism. To manage waiting lists within specialism and ensure prioritisation of the most urgent or vulnerable patients and to flag up when there are related risk issues that need to be managed by the PSM. NOTE THAT FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Job description Job responsibilities To maintain a mixed clinical caseload involving the therapeutic handling and treatment of a wide range of patients including those with complex needs including all age groups, where appropriate to specialism, both on an individual and group basis. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work. To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner including complex or chronic presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills and integrating specialist knowledge of evidenced based practice. To determine and modify care plans utilising a wide range of advanced treatment skills and specialist techniques. Where required to work as a lone practitioner in the Community, managing environmental risks and demands such as cramped housing conditions, aggressive patients/relatives. To participate in and make recommendations towards Discharge planning where appropriate in order to optimise care beyond the hospital setting. To ensure that documentation is completed according to GHA Policy and to participate in the learning and use of electronic records when required. To work with patients in all areas within GHA and Inter-agencies as determined by service needs. Clinical-Specific to Clinical Lead To provide a high quality Physiotherapy service using a wide range of clinical work practices that requires significant specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills gained from experiential learning, specialist training, use of Physiotherapy evidenced based practice and NICE guidelines. To ensure the effective exchange of information across the team and co-ordination of local service delivery. Working with Physiotherapy Services Manager, to be responsible for Clinical Governance objectives within the specialism. As a specialist and independent practitioner to provide, highly complex advice and specialist treatment for simple and complex conditions and to formulate individualised clinical management programme. Use of advanced clinical reasoning skills and in depth analysis of problems gained from clinical and theoretical experience, and to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate working diagnoses and prognoses for a wide range of highly complex conditions and to refer onwards for further investigation where appropriate. To communicate complex and sensitive clinical and managerial information to patients and carers, colleagues and external Agencies using written and verbal reports. To ensure the service is run efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities, best practice and best use of time within the specialism and to report any deficiencies to the PSM for action. Organisation Ensure working in a safe and environmentally friendly department. To have day to day responsibility of the specialism ensuring well being of staff, Objective setting, training, supervision and appropriate cover during annual leave. To plan and organise clinical activity with appropriate time scheduling in order to complete all clinical and administrative duties including statistical record keeping. Ensure compliance with professional duties as a Physiotherapist in the administration of the patient caseload and ensuring appointment diary slots are maximised. Report any equipment defects, accidents, complaints or potential risk to PSM for action. In discussion with the PSM to implement GHA organisational and departmental policies and to be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate. To ensure appropriate management time is allocated to support the teaching and supervision of staff and ensure the development of the specialism. To manage waiting lists within specialism and ensure prioritisation of the most urgent or vulnerable patients and to flag up when there are related risk issues that need to be managed by the PSM. NOTE THAT FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc(hons) Physiotherapy HCPC registered GMRB registered Member of the ACPC Desirable Working towards an extended qualification relevant to the discipline Experience Essential Minimum 5 years experience as senior 2 physiotherapist, with 3 years in a paediatric setting Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or disciplinary team Experience of developing junior staff Desirable Working with adults with physical & learning disabilities to be able to deliver a service that supports their needs Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc(hons) Physiotherapy HCPC registered GMRB registered Member of the ACPC Desirable Working towards an extended qualification relevant to the discipline Experience Essential Minimum 5 years experience as senior 2 physiotherapist, with 3 years in a paediatric setting Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or disciplinary team Experience of developing junior staff Desirable Working with adults with physical & learning disabilities to be able to deliver a service that supports their needs Employer details Employer name Gibraltar Health Authority Address St Bernard's Hospital Gibraltar AA1 1AA Employer's website https://www.gha.gi/ (Opens in a new tab)