About this role
Job summary
The Integrated Walsall Paediatric Physiotherapy service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic clinical specialist to their team. If you have a passion for working with children with MSK conditions, then we would like to invite you to apply to be part of our growing children's service.
We provide assessment & intervention to children aged 0-18 with MSK, Rheumatology & congenital conditions.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working across the acute setting & the main caseload will consist of children with MSK needs. However, there will be also the expectation to cover the children's ward if needed.
Towork as part of multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to deliver highly specialist interventions according to the agreed service care pathways. You will need to work collaboratively within the integrated team as well as the wider MDT
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents / carers and other stakeholders, using highly developed negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
To maintain, develop and promote excellence in clinical practice paediatrics, with reference to current research and evidence-based practice,contributing to safe effective practice in the specialist clinical area
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description Job responsibilities
There are regular in-service training programmes, journal club, case discussions & team meetings. The post holder is encouraged to contribute to these & further develop their presentation & clinical analysis skills. Supervision, personal development reviews & professional development opportunities are available & CPD is supported & actively encouraged where funding has been secured. Some student supervision will also be required.
Walsall Healthcare Trust is committed to operating flexible working practices & service provision. Applicants must be able to travel across the borough if required to meet service needs.
Successful applicants will need enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure & HPCP registration.
For further information please contact: 01922 656457
[email protected] or [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Evidence of relevant post registration training
Desirable
Membership of APCP Post Graduate courses related to paediatric MSK specialty Membership of MSK Interest group Evidence of relevant post registration training within MSK & particularly CTEV
Experience Essential
Evidence of post-registration experience within paediatric physiotherapy including acute and MSK settings. Evidence of experience in service development and leadership Working knowledge/experience of the functioning of paediatric physiotherapy services Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Proven supervisory experience and skills Ability to contribute to service development Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures Experience of prioritising & delegating work to physiotherapy assistants and junior staff. Experience of and ability to work as part of a broad multi-disciplinary team/cross organisational working.
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates an up-to-date working knowledge of effective Paediatric MSK physiotherapy practice and research Thorough understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service provision Sound knowledge of audit and evidence-based practice Ability to pass on skills knowledge formally or informally to colleagues Ability to maintain a CPD portfolio Ability to work both independently and unsupervised as well as in a team Ability to carry out effective clinical decision making Ability to make effective decisions under pressure Strong knowledge and understanding of NICE guidelines and other evidence bases related to this area of practice
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
Demonstrate ability to provide strong professional/clinical leadership Ability to work effectively as part of a team and across a broad multi-disciplinary team Strong effective interpersonal skills Evident effective and sensitive communication skills in conveying and receiving highly complex and emotive information both verbally and in writing Diplomacy, resilience and robustness to work within an evolving team Willingness to develop own and others clinical skills. Ability to work in multiple varied teams, which include clinical and non-clinical personnel Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise Ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages and abilities and their families
Other Essential
Basic IT skills Ability to move and handle children and equipment Ability to work in a range of positions on the floor and sustain postures for short lengths of time
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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Walsall Manor Hospital
Paediatric Physiotherapy; Route 123 Children's Outpatients
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)