Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist Community

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

We are excited to be advertising a community Paediatric Physiotherapy Band 6 position.

You will provide comprehensive, advanced and specialist assessment, treatment and management for children and young people presenting with highly complex clinical conditions, including developmental delay, movement disorders, disability and illness, where physiotherapeutic intervention and/or specialised equipment may improve function, participation and quality of life.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHSGGC can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• This is a full time (36) hour post, fixed term post for 12 months.
• You will work these hours over Monday to Friday.
• You would be based at the Aranthrue Centre in Renfrew, but you will see children and young people in a variety of settings (homes, nursery, school – both mainstream and specialist provision) as well as clinics across Renfrewshire.
• Please note that a driving licence is essential for this post.

Key responsibilities

Your caseload will have a variety of developmental, neurological and MSK conditions and you will need to be competent in assessing a wide range of paediatric conditions based on sound theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present.

You will be part of the rotas for our weekly Advice Line, twice monthly triage and CPIPs clinics as well as monthly JACs (Joint Assessment Clinic). You will also be involved with our in service training programme, supervision and service development.

You would assist with supervision of students and rotational members of the team.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Expected to be working towards masters level post graduate qualifications
• To be highly competent in assessing a wide range of paediatric conditions based on advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present
• Relevant Post Registration Experience
• Advanced knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of paediatric conditions
• Advanced knowledge of normal childhood development
• Advanced knowledge of complex neuro developmental conditions, paediatric syndromes, paediatric respiratory conditions
• Experience of service development both in design and application

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Employment flexibility

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Equalities and diversity

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.