Employer Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site South Staffordshire locations (e.g. Burton on Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield and Cannock) Town South Staffs location (Burton, Tamworth, Lichfield) Salary £29,970 - £36,483 p.a Salary period Yearly Closing 18/05/2025 23:59Paediatric Physiotherapist - Band 5NHS AfC: Band 5Job overviewHave you an interest in paediatrics but have limited experience? Will you qualify in 2025 and have thought about working in paediatrics? If so, this could be the job for you!The post is open to both experienced and newly qualified Physiotherapists with an interest in paediatrics. NHS experience is required - experience gained as an undergraduate physiotherapist on placement is applicableThis is an opportunity for a qualified Physiotherapist to develop their clinical and leadership skills within a friendly, supportive Paediatric Physiotherapy Team based in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. You will have the chance to develop skills managing a mixed caseload of children and young people with neurological, developmental and some musculoskeletal conditions, across both town and rural locations.Learning and development opportunities are plentiful and encouraged for all members of the team. This includes support to become a clinical educator for the students who come to us on placement from Keele University.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be part of the team providing assessment & intervention for children & young people with physical difficulties (0-19 years). We work in partnership with families & carers in a variety of settings including special and mainstream schools, patient’s homes & community clinics.As a community team covering a large geographical area, access to a car for work purposes and a UK driving license is essential. All work-related travel costs & expenses incurred will be reimbursed.Use & develop your skills using a variety of approaches & treatment modalities, working closely with other disciplines to provide a child-centred, holistic approach to care. Participate in the development of other staff and of the service.The post holder will undertake a physiotherapy role for assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment programmes for children in the most appropriate location in the community.Once clinically competent, you will be operationally responsible for your own clinical caseload and be responsible for the supervision of unqualified staff within your team. This post includes a minimum of 85% skilled clinical work and requires post holder to adapt to unpredictable changes and demands on the service.Working for our organisationBy joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by· Supporting your career development and progression.· Excellent NHS Pension scheme· Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave· Options for flexible working· Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.· Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources· If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.· Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate· Salary sacrifice car – fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates· Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k· Free car parking at all trust sites· Free flu vaccination every year· Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for further information about the Physiotherapist - PaediatricsThe position is expected to be based in and around our South Staffordshire locations (e.g. Burton on Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield and Cannock)., though the exact location will be determined by the successful applicantPlease be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.Person specificationQualificationDegree/ diploma in physiotherapyHCPC registrationExperienceUK driving licenceAccess to a vehiclePrevious ExperienceWorked within the NHS/Clinical Setting (including placement)Experience working with childrenEmployer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Name Laura Fisher Job title Team Lead Paediatric Physiotherapy Email address laura.fisher@mpft.nhs.uk Telephone number 07792396240 Additional informationFor more information please contact Team Lead, Laura Fisher
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