We are looking for a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our team.
We consider a 30 hour contract (4 days a week) or 36 hours as a term-time-only contract. Salary shown is full time equivalent and will be pro-rated accordingly. Please note this role will attract a health market supplement in addition to the existing salary.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Physiotherapy service is based at The Moor Lane Centre in Chessington as well as special schools within the borough of Kingston and is funded by the NHS. The Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group commissions the Local Authority to provide a co-ordinated Physiotherapy service for children and young people with significant disability and complex health needs aged 0 to 18 years. The team provides a service to Early Years children, mainstream schools and special schools to support children and young people who have significant functional difficulties in relation to their gross motor abilities. This is done through the use of assessment tools and equipment aimed at improving mobility and providing 24 hour postural management, due to a complex, severe or enduring physical and/or developmental conditions which significantly affect ability to achieve potential.
About us
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.
Job responsibilities
As a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist for Achieving for Children, you will work in a range of settings as an autonomous practitioner, providing high quality paediatric physiotherapy support to children and young people with disabilities to achieve their potential. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young people's gross motor needs and provide specialist advice to other disciplines. You will carry a specialist caseload of children and young people with a variety of complex physical, learning and social needs and be responsible for writing reports for EHCP and MDT assessments/reviews. As part of the role, you will contribute to the supervision of students on clinical placement and therapy assistants and support workers in schools who are working with children and young people on your caseload.
The purpose of this role is to:
1. Provide a neurodevelopmental paediatric physiotherapy service to children aged 0 to 18 years (and up to 19 years in special schools) who have a range of developmental disorders and neurological disabilities; these children may have complex and/or long term disabilities and additional needs.
2. Carry out Physiotherapy assessments and be experienced in the use of relevant standardised assessments and outcome measures.
3. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team, families, carers, and other professionals to maintain a holistic view of the child or young person. You will work with other relevant professionals to provide the best advice and support.
4. Encourage functional independence in relation to gross motor activities through the assessment and prescription of equipment and aids as required.
Person Specification
Experience
* Extensive skills and knowledge of working with children and young people with complex neurodisability such as but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, ABI, complex congenital diseases/disorders, and Neuromuscular conditions.
* Excellent ability to plan and prioritise workload and highly skilled in assessment planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment, complying with professional and service standards, and working as an autonomous practitioner.
* Able to prepare clearly written reports, including EHCPs for use by multiple agencies.
Qualifications
* BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy.
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, UK.
* Registration with the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapists).
* Additional short specialist courses relevant to your own clinical area and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio). Evidence of additional neurodevelopmental courses such as Bobath/MAES; strong neuromuscular knowledge; experience and training in hydrotherapy.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr