Highly Specialist Physiotherapist- Neonatal

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of post graduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area -paediatrics / Neonatal

Desirable criteria

• CSP member
• Member of CSP Specialist section - APCP/ BAPM

Experience

Desirable criteria

• Ability to demonstrate working with regional/national networks

Experience

Essential criteria

• NHS experience working at senior level
• Clinical experience within neonatal and paediatrics
• Experience of working on a neonatal unit and follow up of pre-term and high-risk babies
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Demonstrate active involvement in the audit process
• Experience of change management
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior members of staff and pre-registration students
• Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate sound level of theoretical profession specific knowledge
• Evidence of current practices and developments within the field paediatrics / respiratory / neonatal
• Sound knowledge of interventions relevant to clinical area
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance including implications on service and audit

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Provide enhanced clinical care in line with professional registration, code of conduct and defined scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for decisions
• Flexible and adaptable to prioritise workload
• Demonstrate self-reflective practice and experience of supporting others with reflective practice through supervision or mentorship
• Ability to demonstrate good written, verbal and non- verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to use evidence-based practice to inform clinical care

Other

Essential criteria

• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious, and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Exposure to delivering distressing news to patients and family / carers
• Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
• Professional appearance & behaviour
• Good previous attendance record

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Able to work as a team player/ independently
• Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: