Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Paediatric Physiotherapist - Children's Therapy Service

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking to specialise in paediatrics and make a meaningful difference to children's lives? Join our welcoming and innovative Children's Therapy Service based at Basildon Hospital, with opportunities to work across Basildon, Southend and Broomfield Hospital sites as part of our cross-site team.

You will become part of a supportive, dynamic, and well-led MSE-wide team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants who are committed to integrated working, delivering outstanding patient care, and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and their families.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physiotherapist with a passion for paediatric care, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. You'll be supported by experienced site-based Team Leads, an MSE-wide Children's Therapy Lead, and the Head of Therapies, while working closely with colleagues across children's and adult services.

If you pride yourself on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and want to develop your career within a thriving and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us provide exceptional therapy services to children across Mid and South Essex.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for children and young people across a broad range of paediatric conditions and clinical settings.

Develop advanced clinical skills and expertise in paediatric physiotherapy through the management of complex and varied caseloads.

Deliver evidence-based interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised treatment programmes to support optimal patient outcomes and development.

Participate in multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, including specialties such as rheumatology, orthopaedics and oncology, contributing to integrated patient care.

Support the delivery of specialist services including hydrotherapy, where required, as part of comprehensive rehabilitation programmes.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to facilitate effective care planning, education and discharge management.

Gain experience in neonatal physiotherapy and developmental follow-up clinics, contributing to the assessment and ongoing care of infants and children with developmental needs.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration
• Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy

Desirable criteria

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of ACPC

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience in respiratory and orthopaedics / musculoskeletal out-patients
• Experience of working with children
• Evidence of working within MDT
• Experience working within the NHS

Desirable criteria

• Experience of supervising other staff
• Post graduate paediatric physiotherapy experience

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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