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We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Regional Specialist Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Service. The post-holder will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of children with neurological conditions who may benefit from FES as part of their rehabilitation programme.
The role involves undertaking comprehensive assessments, determining suitability for FES treatment, and developing personalised treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Responsibilities also include the provision and management of FES devices, delivering education and training to patients, parents, carers, and healthcare professionals, and undertaking follow-up reviews in line with clinical requirements and Medical Devices Policy.
The post-holder will support patients and their families with the holistic management of complex neurological conditions, promoting independence, mobility, and maximising rehabilitation outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician with an interest in paediatric neurological rehabilitation and specialist technologies to contribute to the delivery and development of an innovative regional service.
Main duties of the job Assess children referred to the Regional Specialist FES Service and develop individualised treatment plans. Deliver, fit and review Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) equipment, providing training and ongoing support. Provide specialist paediatric neurological physiotherapy interventions to maximise mobility, independence and rehabilitation outcomes. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate holistic patient care. Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and outcome measures in line with professional and Trust standards. Manage a complex caseload, contribute to service development, clinical audit, research and quality improvement activities. Support, supervise and develop students, assistants and colleagues, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
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BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.
We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full B6 FES Physio job description and person specification, please see the documents as attached...
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration Grad Dip Phys / Diploma in Physiotherapy / Physiotherapy Degree Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
Training in FES desirable but not essential Active Member of clinical interest group.
Experience Essential
Varied comprehensive rotations at junior grade, undertaken with significant relevant post-registration experience in neurology. Experience in neurology. Paediatric experience
Desirable
Some experience of assessing complex disability including clients with brain injury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological disorders. Experience of wheelchair assessment and postural management.
Skills Essential
Proven ability to assess and treat patients with neurological conditions, using clinical reasoning skills. Ability to demonstrate developed manual and palpatory skills, physiotherapeutic handling and positioning Knowledge and understanding of the rehabilitation process Basic knowledge of Orthotic interventions Understanding of community support agencies and other professions, and ability to work and liaise with them. Basic computer skills -Microsoft packages, basic skills in digital photography and use of associated computer software Evidence of good organisational skills including prioritisation of workload and time management skills, and ability to work independently. Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date clinical trends, practices and models used in the treatment of people with neurological conditions. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting the NHS especially those relevant to physiotherapy Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Clinical Governance, standard setting, the audit process and evidence based practice (understanding the principles of clinical governance Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in Health and Safety Ability to communicate effectively with patients/carers/colleagues and other agencies, which may include sensitive and/or contentious information. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation, reassurance and require expert verbal and non verbal skills Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team Ability to manually handle patients and/or equipment safely to attain positioning necessary to perform safe and effective clinical assessments and treatments Skills in gait re-education and exercise programme development skills for patient with neurological problems Ability to use cognitive, behaviour and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met Ability to generate written communication, which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible
Desirable
Understanding of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) & clinical indications for its use and be prepared to develop skills Basic skills in digital photography and use of associated computer software Basic presentation skills, including use of PowerPoint. Supervisory experience
Personal Essential
Reliable Ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation when working in a variety of situations. Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the changing NHS environment. Willing to develop new skills as required by relevant services. Commitment to interdisciplinary team working. Ability to work under pressure. Demonstrates commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and valuing diversity.
Desirable
Able to travel when required to various work locations eg. for meetings, home visits
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 Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
91 Oak Tree Lane
Birmingham
B29 6JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)