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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
828-PROVIDE3071
Employer
Provide CIC
Employer type
NHS
Site
Stapleford House
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Provide CIC logo

Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Band 6

Job overview

As part of the Provide's multi-disciplinary children and family services, we provide a comprehensive paediatric physiotherapy service for children from birth to 19 years of age who present with developmental concerns. 

We work with children and their families in their homes, nurseries and schools across Mid-Essex,  as well as within our dedicated children's centre.

Our physiotherapists are dynamic, experienced and supportive

Main duties of the job

To assess children with a variety of neurodevelopmental conditions, identify main therapeutic goals, plan and deliver therapeutic intervention.

To liaise with  the multi-disciplinary team within provide and in external settings such as schools, which support the child and family. 

To identify safeguarding concerns and contribute to  safeguarding procedures when relevant. 

Working for our organisation

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

- undertake assessment and implementation of treatment plans using specialist knowledge and experience.

- able to analyse and interpret clinical findings using clinical reasoning and problem finding skills

- use of outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and modify it accordingly

- setting measurable and achievable functional goals, wherever possible involving the child, their family and the wider multi-disciplinary team

- use of highly developed therapeutic handling skills to deliver physiotherapy treatment to a wide range of patients. 

- to assess and arrange for the provision of specialist equipment

 

 

Person specification

shortlisting

Essential criteria
  • minimum of 2 years post grad experience as a physiotherapist
  • experience of working with children
  • post grad experience of treating neurological conditions
  • able to drive and use of a car
  • It skills - word/excel/email
  • clear concise written English
Desirable criteria
  • post grad experience in paediatric physio
  • experience of staff supervision
  • relevant post grad training
  • experience using virtual consultations

essential

Essential criteria
  • HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Lesley Tunnicliffe
Job title
Team lead for Children's SEND Therapise
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07580911320
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