Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist's to join our dynamic and friendly Paediatric Therapy teams.
Due to career progression we have a full time permanent opportunity available (37.5 hours/week) working Monday-Friday. Part time posts are welcome to working Monday-Wednesday (18.75hours/week) or Wednesday - Friday (18.75 hours/week).
The post is part of the Band 6 Pediatric Physiotherapy rotation and could include working in the areas of Neurosciences, Oncology, MSK, Acute Respiratory, and a new rotation within Neonates .
It will include both in-patient and out-patient caseloads depending on the team you are in.
You will be based at the QMC campus, however when rotated to Neonates you could be covering this post on the City campus.
The successful post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of Therapy Services, which will include rostered duties on the emergency on-call rota (4.15pm to 8.15am) and weekend working rota too.
Necessary training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Liaising with nurse specialists, MDT and community services.
Physiotherapy management of paediatric patients with a variety of conditions in both an inpatient and outpatient setting as dictated by the needs of the service.
You will have excellent communication and team working skills and will also have a passion about working with children.
The post has a requirement that you manage and support Band 5's, Support Staff and Students on Clinical Placement allowing you to develop your leadership, managerial and teaching skills.
About Us
The Nottingham Children's Hospital (NCH) is based at the Queens Medical Centre campus and is part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). We provide In-patient and out-patient care for children up to the age of 19 years old.
The Children's Therapy team at NCH is a friendly and supportive department who work closely alongside the wider MDT, providing excellent evidence based care and innovative ways of working.
Throughout NUH we have a diverse range of AHP and support staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to supported by our Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction.
Date posted
28 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
164-6721018
Job locations
QMC & City campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification.
For further details around the post please contact the person named within the advert
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification.
For further details around the post please contact the person named within the advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Training & Qualifications Essential
- BSc Hons (or equivalent) Physiotherapy
- Evidence of post-graduate training in specialty
- State registered and HCPC
Experience Essential
- Broad based junior rotational experience with an acute in-patient focus
- Possession of specific knowledge, technical skills and experience in acute in-patient areas
- Experience in evaluation of practice. Appraisal of performance.
communication & relationships Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Ability to motivate, train and teach
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership ability.
Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options.
- Evaluation of clinical interventions
Planning and Organisation Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Effective time management skills.
- Experience of effective delegation.
Desirable
- Experience of organising others workload
Physical skills Essential
- Evidence of manual therapy skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Capacity to carry out treatment handling skills
other Essential
- Maintain competence in respiratory care for rostered emergency duty work
Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential
- BSc Hons (or equivalent) Physiotherapy
- Evidence of post-graduate training in specialty
- State registered and HCPC
Experience Essential
- Broad based junior rotational experience with an acute in-patient focus
- Possession of specific knowledge, technical skills and experience in acute in-patient areas
- Experience in evaluation of practice. Appraisal of performance.
communication & relationships Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Ability to motivate, train and teach
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership ability.
Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options.
- Evaluation of clinical interventions
Planning and Organisation Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Effective time management skills.
- Experience of effective delegation.
Desirable
- Experience of organising others workload
Physical skills Essential
- Evidence of manual therapy skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Capacity to carry out treatment handling skills
other Essential
- Maintain competence in respiratory care for rostered emergency duty work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
QMC & City campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
