Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within community paediatric physiotherapy for a part time 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist. 

This role will require managing a busy paediatric physiotherapy caseload based at Redgrave Gardens Children and Young People’s Centre but also working in mainstream and special needs nurseries and schools. Children’s age ranges from newborns to 19 years of age.

You will be actively involved in our in house Orthopaedic clinics, be part of our Postural Management clinics and participate in joint working with the wider MDT.

Your role will involve supervision of technical instructors, students and Band 6 physios, including appraisals and teaching. You will be expected to work as an independent and autonomous practitioner, but will be supported in this role by a strong team of specialist physiotherapists and in close collaboration with a proactive and innovative team.

To be considered for this job you will hold a recognised physiotherapy qualification, be a member of the HCPC and CSP. You will have broad based postgraduate experience and demonstrable experience as a Paediatric Physiotherapist. Previous NHS experience is highly desirable.

Main duties of the job

To manage a full caseload in an allocated area of work within community paediatrics, ensuring each child receives the highest standard of care possible within resource limitations

To undertake the advanced assessment and treatment of children within the speciality who usually have complex and /or chronic conditions.

To liaise closely with parents, care staff and other professionals involved with this patient group.

To perform highly advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of children with diverse presentations and highly complex physical and psychological conditions, determine diagnosis, formulate, and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme.

 

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. Have responsibility for seeking clinical peer support and evaluation of work through appropriate networks.

 

Plan, supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students on placement within the paediatric section. Work closely with the university and comply with all the standards required for the degree level qualification.

 

Design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice and improve service delivery within the paediatric section. Identify and implement changes as agreed with the Community Paediatric Physiotherapy Lead.

 

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.