About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our supportive and friendly team based at The Den our purpose built children's centre at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
The team provides Specialist Physiotherapy Services to children with Neurodevelopmental conditions, age 0-18 years, across North Derbyshire.
The role is predominantly clinic based but you will gain experience across a range of clinical areas.
You will assist with Developmental Coordination Disorder and CPIP's clinics and support audit and patient feedback projects.
The role demands excellent team working, time keeping and communication skills.
This post would be ideal for a Physiotherapist with relevant pre or post graduate experience and a passion for working with children and their families.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development opportunities to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust.
The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, you'll be able to make a huge difference.
As the selection process will involve a practical element you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Children's Physiotherapy service to provide assessment, treatment and therapy advice to children and young people with physical disabilities To be responsible for the management of a designated caseload under the supervision and mentoring of a senior clinician.
To Work in outpatient clinic settings but undertake home, nursery and school visits if required
To assist senior colleagues with Physiotherapy interventions in Special Schools if required
To work collaboratively with multiagency colleagues and other professionals within and beyond the trust to provide co-ordinate care to best meet the needs of the child.
To present a professional image and promoting a positive image of the Trust to service users, carers and the community as a whole.
About us
The hospital is a friendly District General Hospital on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District. This post presents a great opportunity to live and work in some of the finest landscape in the country.
Major cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby are all within an hour's train journey, and local airports include East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford, with London within a couple of hours.
There are excellent schools in the local area, only a few minutes from the hospital, as well as nursery childcare on-site.
Your happiness at work is incredibly important to us, and hence, we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. Our proud to CARE values and Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours are firmly embedded across the Trust, whilst our focus on proudly 'being you' supports our hospital to be a great place to work.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Line manager.
A car driver with a full current driving licence is essential. For disabled applicants; suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary.
Please note that this post will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
For formal enquiries please contact the Head of Childrens Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy on (01246 512173)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oRecognised degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy oHCPC registered o Maintains a CPD portfolio in line with HCPC standards
Desirable
oAPCP Membership o CSP Membership
Experience Essential
oExperience of working with children at pre or postgraduate level oExperience of managing a caseload oExperience of a range of clinical assessment and production of clear treatment plans o Evidence of varied work as a Physiotherapist o Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team o Experience of communicating effectively with others and adjusting communication styles as appropriate
Desirable
oChildren's post registration experience oEvidence of varied work as a Physiotherapist oEvidence of experience of working with Children and families
Skills Essential
oUnderstanding of the principles of Physiotherapy treatment when working with children and young people who have a physical disability. oUnderstanding of the principles of child development. oAble to demonstrate empathy and insight into the needs of the disabled child and their families o Knowledge of evidence-based practice and how to apply this o Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations o Good organisational and time management skills o Excellent communication skills
Desirable
oUnderstanding of interventions related to co-ordination difficulties oClinical assessment and treatment planning skills relevant to children o Understanding of orthotics o Understanding of outcome measures
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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)