Paediatric Physiotherapist
Job Description
Job title: Paediatric Physiotherapist
Company: NHS
Job description: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Children and Young People’s Therapy Team. This is a permanent post based at The Beacon in Folkestone.Our team are based in Kent, the Garden of England. We have easy access to London and are close to the university city of Canterbury, which is vibrant and lively with a theatre, bars and restaurants as well as many historic sites. We also have easy access to Europe by excellent transport links.We are a Children and Young People’s Therapy Service, recognising the benefits of integrated working with our Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy colleagues. We work out of three different localities, The Rainbow Centre in Ashford, The Beacon in Folkestone and the Children’s Assessment Unit at Buckland Hospital, Dover. You will be working with over 90 other therapists ranging from assistants and junior therapists to more senior specialists.We encourage an evidenced based, outcome focused approach to meeting the needs of our service users. We provide assessment and intervention based on a child’s individual need regardless of their age (0-19 years).Main duties of the jobTo work as a Paediatric Physiotherapist with children and young people aged 0-19 referred to the Children and Young People’s Therapy Service. This includes children and young people with complex presentations, in various settings including out-patient.We are seeking:
- a proactive, creative and highly motivated therapist
- a passionate and innovative individual
- a team player to join our existing friendly team
- An effective registration with the Health Professions Council and a professional degree in Physiotherapy.
- Someone with relevant experience of working with children at undergraduate level, or able to demonstrate transferrable skills.
- Ability to travel round the locality.
About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted24 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number344-6879WCYJob locationsThe BeaconPark Farm RoadFolkestoneCT19 5DNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and Person specification for further detailed information about the role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and Person specification for further detailed information about the role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Recognised degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Health Professions Council
ExperienceEssential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate level or able to demonstrate transferable skills.
Desirable
- Relevant paediatric experience at undergraduate level. Experience of working with children and young people (may be in a voluntary capacity)
KnowledgeEssential
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit Awareness of the standards of record keeping
SkillsEssential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates ability to be a good team member
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Recognised degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Health Professions Council
ExperienceEssential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate level or able to demonstrate transferable skills.
Desirable
- Relevant paediatric experience at undergraduate level. Experience of working with children and young people (may be in a voluntary capacity)
KnowledgeEssential
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit Awareness of the standards of record keeping
SkillsEssential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates ability to be a good team member
Expected salary: £29970 – 36483 per year
Location: Folkestone, Kent
