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Job Summary
Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative Physiotherapist to join the Children's Physiotherapy Service at Northampton General Hospital for a fixed-term post. The post is part-time, allowing for some flexibility in working hours.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with excellent clinical knowledge and experience of working with children, young people, and their families. You must have demonstrated paediatric physiotherapy experience working within an acute and community NHS paediatric physiotherapy environment at either an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 level.
Main duties of the job
You will have a dedicated caseload of children with complex difficulties including neurodisability, orthopaedic, and respiratory issues. You will provide clinical, professional, and supervisory support to Band 6 Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy assistants.
The Children's Physiotherapy Team is a dynamic, forward-thinking, and friendly team. We cover the West Northants area and are based at Northampton General Hospital.
About Us
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners' professional activities. To undertake the highly specialist assessment, as an autonomous practitioner of children with muscular-skeletal, developmental, neuromuscular, respiratory, and other complex problems in a range of settings. To provide highly specialised physiotherapy care and treatment for paediatric patients based on theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Improving patient and visitor experiences
Be a point of contact for patients and relatives. Lead on the development and sharing of patient and carer information. Implement methods of gathering and using patient feedback to improve and develop services.
Management
To comply with all Trust policies and procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act, including adherence to Infection Control measures. To be involved in the daily management, supervision, and co-ordination of a designated team including staff appraisal and performance management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
* Evidence of current working registration within HCPC.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD activity relevant to specialist area.
Knowledge and Experience
* Significant post-graduate experience of working within paediatric Physiotherapy in a variety of NHS clinical settings.
* Experience with children with complex neurological, orthopaedic, developmental, and respiratory problems.
* Experience of clinical and managerial supervision of other team members.
Skills
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Very good working knowledge of IT systems.
* Valid UK driving license and ability to drive to different locations.
* Excellent communication skills.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
Employer Details
Employer name: Northampton General Hospital
Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftsonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Employer's website: Northampton General Hospital
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