Paediatric Physiotherapist - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom - James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive Paediatric Physiotherapy team. The work would involve working across the acute and community paediatric settings including clinics at the children's centre, patient's homes, schools and the ward at the James Paget University Hospital. The post would cover a diverse paediatric caseload but will be predominantly in the area of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic paediatrics. The applicant will require a desire to work closely with children, their families and other key stakeholders within the children and young people sector. They will have experience and interest in working in musculoskeletal practice but not necessarily evidence of working exclusively in musculoskeletal practice. Our team is highly specialised and can offer training and support to further develop members of staff with less knowledge and experience.

The Successful applicant will be able to demonstrate evidence of working with children in any environment and is seeking to develop holistic skills that will serve the children and young person population within a healthcare setting.

Our team is part of the community Paediatric Team within the James Paget University Hospital so work closely with Paediatric Occupational therapists, Paediatric Dieticians, Paediatricians and children's nursing team.

We would consider part time and flexible hours and also a band 5 development post.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for a defined clinical caseload within the paediatric therapy department at Newberry Child Development Centre, James Paget Hospital (paediatric wards and clinics) and within the community without direct supervision.

To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner, with appropriate support as per personal need.

To ensure a high standard of care for each child working with all disciplines and agencies involved with that family. To communicate with these agencies, parents, and children in an appropriate manner, often with sensitive information regarding diagnosis and outcomes.

To deliver interventions in a variety of ways including face to face clinics, groups and classes.

To teach parents/ other stakeholders handling and management skills as appropriate.

About us

The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. We are situated on the coast with several beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep. We are within commuting distance of Norwich city centre, with free hospital parking available.

Therapists at the James Paget University Hospital are a positive and forward thinking multidisciplinary team. We are always striving to improve our services using audit, service improvement initiatives, new policies and standard operating procedures. We are part of an exciting new model of working, embedding research into our department and supportive of our team engaging in research and innovation.

Personal and professional development is key within the James Paget University Hospital and the Newberry Community Centre.

We will support you in achieving your career goals, through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system and our own highly specialised staff. The department actively encourages the utilisation of courses and training opportunities provided and signposted through our Operational Development and Wellbeing Service. Training opportunities range from clinical and non-clinical skills, through to leadership and the development of others.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for the detail of main responsibilities that are required to meet the requirements of this post

Education and qualifications

Essential

Experience and knowledge

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Skills, abilities and competencies

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Behavioural qualities

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