Job summary Highly Specialist Paediatric PhysiotherapistBand 7, Full-time We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Physiotherapist to work at Perseid Special Schools.
The post holder will provide a highly specialist physiotherapy service for children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties in Perseid special schools, in accordance with the Service Level Agreement for Sutton Health and Care Alliance.
Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a highly specialist physiotherapy service for children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties in Perseid special schools, in accordance with the Service Level Agreement for Sutton Health and Care Alliance.
They will contribute to the development of the special schools physiotherapy service for children and young people.
They will plan and provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment, advice and treatment to a defined caseload of children and young people with severe and complex needs.
They will work in partnership with the children and young people, their families and with other professions and agencies, including school staff and the wider health team, to reduce the impact of these difficulties on the children's and young people's social and emotional development, their learning and their ability to participate in daily life.
They will work autonomously and without direct supervision and be accountable for their own actions.
About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021.
While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council Registration with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Evidence of postgraduate training or attendance at short courses to develop specialist skills Desirable Relevant post registration specialist education Attendance at or membership of relevant specialist networks Experience Essential Specialist knowledge/experience in physiotherapy Extensive experience of working with children and young people with a range of physiotherapy needs in a range of settings Knowledge/experience in the use of evidence based assessment and treatment approaches and practices Evidence of multidisciplinary and multiagency working Understanding of clinical governance Evidence of use of prioritisation, clinical risk assessments and outcome measures Experience of training others both formally and informally Desirable Experience of mentoring, supervising, managing and/or supporting junior staff Experience of carrying out appraisals, setting objectives and working with staff to meet these Experience of measuring competency and dealing appropriate where there are concerns Experience of setting up new projects/initiatives Experience of delivering physiotherapy within a school setting Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to perform manual handling tasks Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for working with children/young people with physiotherapy needs Knowledge of care pathways to facilitate appropriate referrals Knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities orthotics, equipment for postural management, hydrotherapy Excellent written and presentation skills Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy Ability to prioritise workload effectively Good organisation/time management Good analytical, problem solving and reflection skills Good IT skills Knowledge of standards of record keeping and principles of clinical governance Desirable Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools Insight into issues arising from the local health economy Other Relevant Requirements Essential Ability to work autonomously Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multidisciplinary and multiagency approach Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service Ability to support and develop other team members Ability to take initiative Assertive and enthusiastic Demonstrates strong client focus Evidence of own self development through appraisal, CPD and portfolio Ability to get to all sites required for the post Desirable Membership of relevant specialist groups such as the Association of Chartered Paediatric Physiotherapists Professionally active in specialist section Involvement in local/regional groups Physical Essential Demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and intervention Demonstrates highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpatory sensor skills for assessment and treatment of children/young people with a variety of conditions