About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be a clinical and support staff member. They will work within the Acute paediatric therapy team and the Ponseti clubfoot and paediatric Neuro orthopaedic services to facilitate delivery of high quality care. The role will include both Clinical, non-clinical and administrative work. The post holder will role model the identified Trust values at all times. The post holder will work with the above teams to support and facilitate physiotherapy treatment and management within the Acute paediatric wards, Paediatric Outpatients and Paediatric therapy department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
With the Acute Paediatric service there are a range of patients between 0-16 with a range of medical conditions including Developmental, Orthopaedic, Neurological and Respiratory. Within the Ponseti service the Assistant Practitioner with assist with cast removal, casting and provide the necessary support to the Physiotherapists and MDT.
Main duties of the job
- To be able to support the paediatric physiotherapists within the designated teams to carry out excellent patient care. Within the Ponseti clubfoot and neuro orthopaedic services, this will include preparation of treatment rooms, the independent removal of plaster casts, preparing patients for treatment, assisting with procedures as directed by the clinical lead therapist, restocking consumables and equipment, auditing and reordering braces and data management including setting up data collection tools, inputting data and producing data summaries
- You will support the acute paediatric physiotherapy team both in inpatient and outpatient setting
- To demonstrate good time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to sudden changes in workload.
- To participate in and contribute to in-service training programme
- To be responsible for personal continuous professional development by the use of self-education, reflective practice, active participation in the in-service training program including giving presentations and attendance at postgraduate courses as agreed in your personal development plan and to maintain an up to date CPD portfolio
- Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.
Please see the attached job description for full list of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The post holder will carry out the appropriate procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the therapist with the appropriate level of competency.
Be responsible, alongside the physiotherapy supervisor, to complete competency training programmes and maintain level of competency and confidence to carry out the required intervention and duties.
The post holder will provide a high standard of clinical assistance to any member of the physiotherapy team and participate actively in a variety of joint sessions with the child or young person.
Please see job description for full list of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above
- Demonstrates good level of written English and grammar.
Desirable
- A levels or higher education qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public and babies, children or young people.
- Experience of previous work as a therapy assistant or equivalent role.
- Experience of working with children with disabilities.
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous related work/voluntary experience
Knowledge of role
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of the role of a physiotherapist or physiotherapy assistant
- Demonstrated ability/examples of taking initiative and working without direct supervision
- Experience in working with children and families
Desirable
- Demonstrate understanding of the role of the multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Recognises importance of & demonstrates strong communication skills.
- Demonstrates good time management and organisation.
- Proven excel and data management skills
- Ability to summarise and present relevant data
- Demonstrate ability/examples of taking initiative and working without direct supervision
- Experience of administration
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider variety of communication styles.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)