Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 31 hours per week (weekdays Monday- Friday)
- Job ref
- 388-7211859-AHP
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- John Parkes Unit, Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £21,931 - £24,068 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Integrated Therapy Postural Management Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
We are currently recruiting for the role of a Band 4 Integrated Therapy Postural Management Practitioner.
The primary function of this role is to provide a high standard of care to children with complex disability requiring 24 hour postural management approaches as well as delivering groups and individual physiotherapy programs for other paediatric pathways.
You will be based at one of the special school bases, with some time spent at John Parkes Unit and in the community.
Main duties of the job
- Coordinate postural management assessment and reviews and to prioritise and arrange clinics including the Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway.
- Input data into postural management databases.
- Undertake delegated assessment and ordering of postural management equipment. To organise a planned review and adjustment of equipment for children on postural management care pathway.
- Delivering both individual and group physiotherapy and physiotherapy interventions including hydrotherapy.
Working for our organisation
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
“We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.”
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon – there really is something for everyone.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Information regarding the Physical and Sensory Pathway can be found on the Children and Family Health Devon website here: Our Pathways - Children and Family Health Devon
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Foundation Degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate)
- Good standard of education to GCSE Grade C in Maths, English and Science (or equivalent)
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent personal communication skills and child friendly communication and play skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Accurate/competent IT skills
- Ability to respect confidentiality and deal with matters of a sensitive nature
- Proven experience in a similar or healthcare role within a hospital/acute environment
- Experience supporting people with a disability
Desirable criteria
- Previous physiotherapy/occupational therapy support work
- Knowledge of disability, therapy approaches or healthcare
Role specific skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Exposure to unpleasant conditions for example body fluids, seizures
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Richardson
- Job title
- Clinical Team Manager for Children's Physiotherapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07971 246594
- Additional information
Johanna Packer- [email protected]
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