Description
This post is to provide specialist MSK Outpatient physiotherapy to children and young people (CYP) in outpatient clinic settings. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with a range of musculoskeletal issues and/or physical and mobility difficulties.
The post holder will be expected to manage their own caseload across a number of clinic sites. He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers and colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.
Main duties of the job
- Providing specialist MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy services children and young people with a variety of MSK conditions within Hillingdon
- Providing specialist advice, programmes and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with MSK conditions
- The post-holder may be expected to provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists and students.
Benefits
- Friendly work environment
- Opportunities for supported CPD
- Clinical supervision from experienced Band 7's
- Varied caseload
- Involvement with service development & redesign
- Opportunities for managerial experience/training (as appropriate)
- Outer London Weighting & Cost of Living Allowance
Requirements
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
- Health Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy
- Excellent Paediatric musculoskeletal skills
- Interest in clinical audit / EBP/ quality improvement projects
- NHS Physiotherapy experience