Job summary We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Paediatric Physiotherapist to be based at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, but working within the Children's Therapy Service. You will be part of a well led, dynamic and friendly MSE wide team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants, who constantly strive for integrated working - optimising patient care and team morale. The team works together to achieve both positive patient experience and successful outcomes. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for Physiotherapy and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role. They will lead the inpatient service at Broomfieldwithin this exciting area of physiotherapy. The successful candidate must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today Main duties of the job You will be responsible for the delivery of highly specialist physiotherapy to children within the acute hospital sites of Mid and South Essex NHS Trusts. The role will use highly specialist skills to manage their own complex caseload, as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team without direct supervision to provide evidence-based care. They will be responsible for providing advanced physiotherapy assessment, advice and interventions to patients with diverse presentations delivering individualised treatment programmes. Caseloads are wide ranging including respiratory, orthopaedic, developmental, neurological and complex conditions including sickle cell and oncology. You will be responsible for leading the inpatient aspect of the paediatric physiotherapy service at Broomfield and continuously striving to develop the service to meet the changing needs of the local population and hospital, drawing on recommendations and best practice guidelines. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CSS-BR-9343 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities The Children's physiotherapy service is an integral part of the Trustwide Children's Therapies team and we work closely with other therapy colleagues. We have site based team leads, as well as an MSE wide Children's Therapy lead and Head of Therapies. We also work closely with our adult counterparts. We are looking for a paediatric physiotherapist who prides themselves in providing excellence, is respectful, as well as being compassionate. See Job Description and Personal Specification for further details on specific roles and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities The Children's physiotherapy service is an integral part of the Trustwide Children's Therapies team and we work closely with other therapy colleagues. We have site based team leads, as well as an MSE wide Children's Therapy lead and Head of Therapies. We also work closely with our adult counterparts. We are looking for a paediatric physiotherapist who prides themselves in providing excellence, is respectful, as well as being compassionate. See Job Description and Personal Specification for further details on specific roles and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications / experience Essential HCPC registration Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy Masters level or equivalent post graduate qualifications Evidence of post graduate learning relevant to the clinical field Desirable Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant postgraduate training Member of Paediatric Clinical Interest Groups Skills / knowledge Essential Recognised level of expertise in assessment/treatment within the specialty Use of evidence-based practice Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within formal and informal environments Good knowledge of current issues within the NHS and physiotherapy profession Experience supervising staff, students and assistants Clinical experience within a National Health Service setting or similar health setting. Multi professional team working Desirable Relevant experience at band 6 level in paediatrics Development of protocols and guidelines Knowledge of service improvement techniques e.g. change management and compassionate leadership Person Specification Qualifications / experience Essential HCPC registration Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy Masters level or equivalent post graduate qualifications Evidence of post graduate learning relevant to the clinical field Desirable Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant postgraduate training Member of Paediatric Clinical Interest Groups Skills / knowledge Essential Recognised level of expertise in assessment/treatment within the specialty Use of evidence-based practice Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within formal and informal environments Good knowledge of current issues within the NHS and physiotherapy profession Experience supervising staff, students and assistants Clinical experience within a National Health Service setting or similar health setting. Multi professional team working Desirable Relevant experience at band 6 level in paediatrics Development of protocols and guidelines Knowledge of service improvement techniques e.g. change management and compassionate leadership 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)