About this role
Job summary This job role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to work independently to deliver high-quality patient care by providing expert clinical support within the paediatric physiotherapy team, specifically with regard to the Musculo-Skeletal pathway and development of the CPIPs pathway. The post-holder will work closely alongside colleagues to ensure services run efficiently to give the service-user the best possible outcomes.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
To contribute to providing and maintaining a high-quality Physiotherapy service to the paediatric population (0-19) and their families within the London Borough of Redbridge. To have oversight of the Physiotherapy provision across the Musculo-Skeletal caseload including supporting with the set-up of CPIPS clinics in Redbridge. To support with the development of this provision. To be able to also support with the delivery of physiotherapy across other pathways as required, within both the clinical and community settings. To be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload in the day-to-day allocation of work, to deliver a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment with a high level of expertise. To deputise when required in the team manager's absence and delegate tasks appropriately. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. To be responsible for ensuring that all processes relating to PT service provision are working well. To work in the context of a multi-disciplinary team including the services from Health, Education and Social Care. To improve integrated delivery to children and young people with SEN/Disabilities and using highly refined communication skills inform wider stakeholders of the remit and functions of the service. Be responsible for the development and implementation of high standards of clinical care, ensuring the service provided is needs-led, compliant with
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job overview
This job role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to work independently to deliver high-quality patient care by providing expert clinical support within the paediatric physiotherapy team, specifically with regard to the Musculo-Skeletal pathway and development of the CPIPs pathway. The post-holder will work closely alongside colleagues to ensure services run efficiently to give the service-user the best possible outcomes.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to providing and maintaining a high-quality Physiotherapy service to the paediatric population (0-19) and their families within the London Borough of Redbridge. To have oversight of the Physiotherapy provision across the Musculo-Skeletal caseload including supporting with the set-up of CPIPS clinics in Redbridge. To support with the development of this provision. To be able to also support with the delivery of physiotherapy across other pathways as required, within both the clinical and community settings. To be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload in the day-to-day allocation of work, to deliver a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment with a high level of expertise. To deputise when required in the team manager's absence and delegate tasks appropriately. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. To be responsible for ensuring that all processes relating to PT service provision are working well. To work in the context of a multi-disciplinary team including the services from Health, Education and Social Care. To improve integrated delivery to children and young people with SEN/Disabilities and using highly refined communication skills inform wider stakeholders of the remit and functions of the service. Be responsible for the development and implementation of high standards of clinical care, ensuring the service provided is needs-led, compliant with national guidance and is viewed positively by service users. Provide specialist clinical advice to other team members on the suitability of various assessments and intervention methods where appropriate. See job description for further details of requirements.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address The Grove
Chadwell Heath
Essex
RM6 4XH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)