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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL

• To work within the speciality of neuro oncology both independently  and in conjunction with a registered therapist.
•         To assist the registered therapist in the physical assessment and   treatment of infants, CYP & young people with a wide range of   conditions and of all ages.
•        To manage a caseload of CYP as delegated by the registered therapist.  This will include:

1.    Infants with developmental delay – with a range of different              health conditions and in various inpatient settings.
2.     CYP following elective neurosurgery or acute neurological               conditions.
3.      CYP undergoing treatment for cancer.

·            To work autonomously in consultation with a registered member of staff to independently execute a treatment programme with a CYP or group of CYPs using a variety of treatment techniques e.g.

1.            Mobilising as per post-op instructions
2.       Progressing mobility, changing walking aids and stair                       assessments.
3.        Exercise progression and exercise programme formation.
4.        Setting up and conducting developmental play and positioning    programmes.

• To be responsible for decision making during treatment following guidelines from registered staff.
•    To independently modify the progress of a CYPs treatment in relation to desired outcomes and based on sound knowledge of the CYPs condition.
•     To conduct standardised developmental screening assessments.
•      To order equipment prescribed by therapists and manage existing therapy equipment therapy within the trust.
•     To acknowledge any limitations in competence when accepting assigned duties from registered staff and to be able to identify when referral to a registered therapist is required.
•     To be responsible for maintaining equipment including basic safety checks and arranging for modifications and repairs.
•      To prepare and create therapy notes transferring appropriate information from the medical notes.
•      To be responsible for receiving and passing on information within the multi-disciplinary team. This includes the handling of confidential and occasionally sensitive information.
•      To communicate effectively with CYP and families. This includes significant explanation of tasks requiring persuasion and encouragement which is appropriate to the age and understanding of the CYP. It may also require overcoming barriers to communication e.g. to parents / CYP whose first language is not English.
•      To represent the therapy team at multi-professional meetings and communicate effectively with other team members to aid clinical decision making.
•      To offer education to ward staff through teaching sessions.
•       To offer options to work flexibly to meet the schedules of patient’s families / carers e.g. working later at times to support a family who can only visit after school hours.

PROFESSIONAL

• To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis, e.g. work space, equipment, patients and self, using judgement skills to make the necessary adjustments in line with health and safety regulations.
• To accurately document and record basic data related to clinical observation, patient activity and equipment supplied.
• To comply with the Health and Safety at work regulations and all other health, safety and security standards in accordance with Trust policies.
• To treat as confidential information obtained during the course of duties undertaken.
• To be responsible for and maintain own development.
• To offer supervision to staff who are less experienced than themselves, including those at Band 2 and 3 and pre-registration students.
• To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and maintain a personal development plan.
• To attend and participate in the Trust mandatory training plus departmental in-service training.
• To attend and participate in the Trust mandatory training plus departmental in-service training.
• To adhere to departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
• To partake in service evaluation, audit, and research as appropriate, with guidance from the team

 ORGANISATIONAL

•      To independently manage own caseload and priorities.
•       Keep the work area tidy, therapy equipment clean and ensure that no damaged or problem equipment is used.
•      To contribute to the development, implementation and promotion of departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
•      To ensure effective use of time, resources, and organisational skills in order to promote an organised and efficient working environment.
•      To undertake appropriate administrative and housekeeping duties to promote good practice and efficient organisation of the department.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

 We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]

We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Children’s being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at [email protected]

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

·         Compassion – leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect

·         Accountability – striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility

·         Respect – value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion

·         Excellence – delivering a high-quality standard of care