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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
209-A-24-6712132
Employer
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Pavilion House
Town
Macclesfield
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2024 23:59

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East Cheshire NHS Trust logo

Physiotherapist Clinical Specialist- Paediatrics

NHS AfC: Band 6

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

 

Job overview

The small, friendly team of Children’s Physio and OT based at Pavilion House are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the children's therapy service.

This would be to support the team to deliver high quality Physio intervention to children in a variety of settings in the East Cheshire NHS locality.

Although advertised as Band 6 we would consider applicants wishing to start their Paediatric experience in a Band5/6 development post. Appropriate support and training would be provided.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with children and young people with a range of needs in a variety of settings including at home, in clinics, schools, special school and nurseries where appropriate. The post holder will work closely with parents, educational staff and other allied health professionals to provide a coordinated service to the children/young people in all settings.

The post holder will have knowledge and experience in the area of Paediatric Physiotherapy demonstrating relevant experience and post registration training. The post holder will have experience of multi-disciplinary working, and experience of working autonomously and managing   their own complex caseload in a busy team.

See previous comments re Band 5/6 development opportunity.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. 

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to lead junior colleagues.
  • Advanced communication and listening skills
  • Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
  • Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Supportive team member
  • IT skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
  • Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
  • Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Community Working

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
  • Relevant professional degree / diploma
  • Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level.
Desirable criteria
  • Communication skills training
  • Membership of a relevant professional body
  • Clinical educators training

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Post registration knowledge which is relevant to Paediatric Physiotherapy and evidenced by CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
  • Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
  • Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives

Specific Job Requirements

Essential criteria
  • To have a specific interest and commitment to Paediatric Physiotherapy as evidenced by CPD (Continuing Professional Development) portfolio, post graduate training.
  • To have completed some junior rotations
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of Paediatric assessment tools
  • Experience of contributing to the EHCP process.
  • Knowledge of childrens specialist equipment.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Car driver/ability to demonstrate travel between sites/community settings

Other Role requirements

Essential criteria
  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Rice
Job title
Children's Physio/OT Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01625 661881
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