Job summary Are you interested in working with children and young people from birth to adulthood with a wide variety of conditions? If so this exciting opportunity could be for you We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and innovative physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary paediatric therapy team. You will be part of a multidisciplinary paediatric team and work closely alongside the Occupational Therapy and Speech and language therapy teams. You will be responsible for providing highly specialist services to 0-16 years old within the Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Rheumatology service within Harrow. The post-holder will provide support and line manage junior colleagues working in these areas in collaboration with other senior staff ensuring supervision, appraisal and development. Main duties of the job To provide highly specialist Physiotherapy assessment treatment and consultation services for children and young people within the Musculoskeletal service and Rheumatology service with Harrow To manage own workload and work as an autonomous practitioner as part of the MDT providing specialist advice to other healthcare professionals, social care colleagues, more junior physiotherapists, student and educational staff including teaching and training. To provide line management to Physiotherapists and Assistants ensuring supervision, appraisal and development He/she will work alongside teaching, medical and nursing staff to ensure specialist therapy programmes are in place for children under their care. He/she will be expected to work collaboratively children/young people (CYP), parents/carers and with colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services. He/she will be responsible for planning and delivering highly specialist training to other PT's, professionals and parents/carers on all aspects of Physiotherapy relating to MSK, Rheumatology and acute ward services He/she will provide clinical education and training to physiotherapy students. About us You will be based at Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre and be part of a dynamic, friendly physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary paediatric team. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and evidence based practice through the provision of regular in-service training, journal club and access to external courses. Support is also provided through regular supervision sessions, peer support meetings and the staff appraisal programme. Harrow has one of the largest Paediatric Therapy Teams in North West London. You will work alongside colleagues in Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy, providing both acute and community services in the London Borough of Harrow. We are a well-established, dynamic team working collaboratively with colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services. You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum incl. HCAS pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 333-G-HCS-1108 Job locations Harrow Paediatric Physiotherapy Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre- Primary Hub Harrow HA2 9DX Job description Job responsibilities To communicate highly complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with multidisciplinary team members across health, education and social services and the voluntary sector. To work in particular with teaching staff, and/or medical/ nursing staff to ensure the delivery of a well-coordinated care/individual education plans/programmes, facilitating the development of physical skills. To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support early intervention. To share information with others, observing confidentiality and data protection guidelines and having due regard for local guidance on sharing information with colleagues in education, social services and voluntary sector. To communicate highly complex condition related information (both verbally and in the written form) from assessment, to CYP, Parents/carers, and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions. This includes child specific information as well as training packages to parents and other professionals around intervention and the management of the CYP. To have due regard for the cultural and linguistic differences of children/families concerned. To work closely with CYP, carers and families, involving them in decision making, regarding intervention approaches demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist (i.e. communication difficulties, EAL and learning difficulties). This may involve the use of interpreters To employ excellent communication skills such as persuasion, motivation and explanations to encourage/reassure clients and carers to undertake treatment programmes. To demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible and report to senior staff. To form productive relationships with others in particular parents/carers who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties. To write clinical reports as per departmental standards reflecting highly specialist knowledge. To provide written advice for statutory assessment of special educational needs. To communicate information to the paediatric therapy team on health and safety as part of the duty of health and safety representative. To signpost families to services that the child and / or family needs in Harrow and support them in accessing information. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings Job description Job responsibilities To communicate highly complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with multidisciplinary team members across health, education and social services and the voluntary sector. To work in particular with teaching staff, and/or medical/ nursing staff to ensure the delivery of a well-coordinated care/individual education plans/programmes, facilitating the development of physical skills. To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support early intervention. To share information with others, observing confidentiality and data protection guidelines and having due regard for local guidance on sharing information with colleagues in education, social services and voluntary sector. To communicate highly complex condition related information (both verbally and in the written form) from assessment, to CYP, Parents/carers, and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions. This includes child specific information as well as training packages to parents and other professionals around intervention and the management of the CYP. To have due regard for the cultural and linguistic differences of children/families concerned. To work closely with CYP, carers and families, involving them in decision making, regarding intervention approaches demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist (i.e. communication difficulties, EAL and learning difficulties). This may involve the use of interpreters To employ excellent communication skills such as persuasion, motivation and explanations to encourage/reassure clients and carers to undertake treatment programmes. To demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible and report to senior staff. To form productive relationships with others in particular parents/carers who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties. To write clinical reports as per departmental standards reflecting highly specialist knowledge. To provide written advice for statutory assessment of special educational needs. To communicate information to the paediatric therapy team on health and safety as part of the duty of health and safety representative. To signpost families to services that the child and / or family needs in Harrow and support them in accessing information. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Specialist experience in the management of children and young people with MSK conditions Specialist experience in the management of children and young people with Rheumatological conditions Significant post graduate experience of working with/teaching parents and carers, other professionals Significant post graduate paediatric experience of managing own caseload of CYP including writing clinical notes and reports; clinical audit; working with interpreters and community groups Working knowledge of the roles of other professionals in Health Education and Social Care involved with CYP. Experience of working in the NHS Well established knowledge and broad range of assessment tools for specialist client group Experience of Serial casting and splinting Clinical supervision of PT's and PTA's Experience of Supervising students Desirable GMFM criteria/ assessment Gait analysis/ biomechanics Aquatic Therapy Line management Training & Qualifications Essential Recognised Physiotherapy Degree and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) UK Health Professions Council (HPC) Registered - Licence to Practice Evidence of CPD in portfolio including attendance of specialist short courses relevant to children with disabilities e.g. Bobath Desirable Advanced training up to Masters level or equivalent in paediatric Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology Skills and attributes Essential Good written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills and established negotiation and problem solving skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills and well developed concentration skills Good organisational skills and ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload and others Demonstrates ability to be a team player Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Specialist experience in the management of children and young people with MSK conditions Specialist experience in the management of children and young people with Rheumatological conditions Significant post graduate experience of working with/teaching parents and carers, other professionals Significant post graduate paediatric experience of managing own caseload of CYP including writing clinical notes and reports; clinical audit; working with interpreters and community groups Working knowledge of the roles of other professionals in Health Education and Social Care involved with CYP. Experience of working in the NHS Well established knowledge and broad range of assessment tools for specialist client group Experience of Serial casting and splinting Clinical supervision of PT's and PTA's Experience of Supervising students Desirable GMFM criteria/ assessment Gait analysis/ biomechanics Aquatic Therapy Line management Training & Qualifications Essential Recognised Physiotherapy Degree and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) UK Health Professions Council (HPC) Registered - Licence to Practice Evidence of CPD in portfolio including attendance of specialist short courses relevant to children with disabilities e.g. Bobath Desirable Advanced training up to Masters level or equivalent in paediatric Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology Skills and attributes Essential Good written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills and established negotiation and problem solving skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills and well developed concentration skills Good organisational skills and ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload and others Demonstrates ability to be a team player Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities 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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrow Paediatric Physiotherapy Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre- Primary Hub Harrow HA2 9DX Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)