About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our children's physiotherapy service on a 12-month contract (36 hours a week). This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a supportive paediatric team, developing skills in the assessment and treatment of children with a wide range of conditions.
The successful candidate will be based within our outpatient service, providing assessment, treatment and management for children aged 018 years. You will work with children presenting with a variety of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and coordination difficulties, supporting them to achieve their functional goals and maximise independence.
You will be joining a friendly and experienced team of who are committed to delivering high-quality care. The service provides a collaborative working environment with access to regular clinical supervision, peer support and opportunities to learn from experienced clinicians across a range of specialist paediatric areas.
We are committed to supporting staff development and offer a comprehensive training programme ongoing CPD opportunities and encouragement to expand clinical knowledge and skills. This post would be well suited to a physiotherapist with an interest in paediatrics who is looking to build their experience within a rewarding and varied outpatient setting.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of children and young people, undertaking physiotherapy assessments, formulating treatment plans and delivering evidence-based interventions to support the achievement of individual goals. The role will involve working across outpatient clinics providing advice, education and support to children, families, carers and educational staff.
The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment outcomes, adapting interventions as required and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. They will work closely with colleagues across health, education and social care services to ensure a coordinated approach to care and effective communication between agencies.
The role also includes contributing to multidisciplinary assessments, participating in team meetings and supporting the delivery of therapy programmes within educational and community environments. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop specialist clinical knowledge and skills through regular supervision, training and reflective practice.
As part of a forward-thinking service, the post holder will contribute to service improvement initiatives, support the implementation of evidence-based practice and play an active role in maintaining high standards of care for children and young people accessing the service.
About us
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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be based primarily within the childrens outpatient physiotherapy service, providing assessment, treatment and management for children and young people aged 018 years, with the majority of the caseload consisting of school-aged children and young people. The role will involve working with a wide range of musculoskeletal, developmental and movement-related conditions, delivering evidence-based interventions to support children in achieving their individual goals and maximising their functional independence.
The successful candidate will undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress and provide advice and education to children, families, carers and other professionals. They will be responsible for managing their own caseload, prioritising referrals and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.
Although the post is primarily based within the outpatient service, there will be opportunities to gain experience within other areas of the children's physiotherapy, including community settings and special schools, depending on service need and the individual's learning and development interests.
The post holder will work closely with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to a child-centred approach to care. They will participate in regular supervision, training and continuing professional development activities, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives to support the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services across CDDFT
Person Specification
Statutory Registration Essential
Qualified Physiotherapist registered with H.C.P.C
Desirable
Member of APCP
Qualifications Essential
Diploma of Physiotherapy or B.Sc. in Physiotherapy
Desirable
Some experience e.g. MSK, paediatrics, learning disability. This could be a student placement
Experience Essential
Working experience of paediatrics, orthopaedics and Neurological Impairment. Provision of aids and equipment (Could be student experience) Experience of clinic working.
Desirable
Experience of working with children
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide range of people. Ability to write clinical reports Working knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches in paediatrics, developmental and Neurological Impairment (working or as a student). Working knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches in paediatrics MSK and Orthopaedics. Ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work as a member of a Multi-agency team. Flexible approach to work. Awareness of Health and Safety Issues.
Desirable
Knowledge of childhood development
Special Requirements Essential
Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil the requirements of the post
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.
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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)