Paediatric Physiotherapist Band 6 | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £42,939 - £50,697 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 December 2024 |
| Location: | London, E15 4PT |
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6822461/363-SS6764794-A |
Summary
PSPECIALIST CHILDREN’S
PPHYSIOTHERAPISTBAND 6- 37.5 hours
PPart time or job share can be considered as part of the Trusts’ flexible wworking policy
Do you wantto develop your neuro developmental knowledge by working in the community and progress your career within an innovative team? Do you want to be part of a multidisciplinary team and support the band 7s develop integrated pathways?
As part of the Children’s Physiotherapy Department in Newham, you can make a difference!
We are a small team of dedicated and experienced physiotherapists, who are committed to continuous improvement to ensure the best possible support and outcomes for the children and young people known to our service.
We are dedicated to staff development, We have a strong culture of service and quality improvement, which is supported by regular in-service training and supervision.
This post provides opportunity to develop both clinical skills and develop special areas of interest within a supportive team of therapists. The Clinical caseload will include:
· Cerebral palsy
· Neurological conditions
· Musculoskeletal conditions
· Ex-premature infants
· Orthopaedics -including clubfoot ( CTEV)
Children are seen in a variety of settings including clinic, mainstream and resourced schools, nurseries and the child’s home.
Working alongside experienced band 7, band 6, band 5 and PTA staff you will be given opportunities to provide:
· clinical supervision of a Physiotherapy assistance or band 5
· clinical education for students
· support the development of clinical pathways
· Manage a clinical workload with support of a band 7
Our service is based at the West Ham Lane Child Development Centre, near Stratford and the Olympic park - an exciting, diverse and vibrant borough, located only 3 miles from the City of London.
We have developed exciting joint working opportunities with OTs and SLTs and have many MDT pathways in place. In addition there will be opportunities for you to work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team including paediatricians in specialist clinics.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of paediatric physiotherapy to children and young people (CYP) aged 0-18 who are referred to the service.
This will include physiotherapy assessment, providing therapy interventions, devising therapy programs, setting and reviewing goals, assessing for specialist equipment and orthotics and orthopaedic monitoring.
The post holder can expect to work in a variety of locations within Newham according to the needs of the children; this may include clinics, schools and the child’s home. Working with families, carers and teaching staff without direct supervision.
The post holder will be supported by a Band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist for their informal and monthly formal supervision, their appraisal and development.
We provide a Band 6 rotation in the three main specialties of Paediatrics (Early intervention including neurodevelopment, Orthopedic monitoring and CPIPs and Orthotics/Serial Casting including MSK).
The post holder will also contribute to the development of evidence based practice provision and development of, clinical effectiveness or service developments through the preparation and presentation of a relevant project.
This job description is intended as a guide to the main duties of the post and is not intended to be a prescriptive document. Duties and base of work may change to meet the needs of the service or because of the introduction of new technology. This job description may be reviewed from time to time and changed, after consultation with the post holder..
Statement on Employment Policies
In addition to the requirement of all employees to co-operate in the implementation of Employment related policies, your attention is drawn to the following individual employee responsibilities:-
Health and Safety
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 it is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety at work and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work, and to co-operate with management in complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards.
Equal Opportunities
ELFT is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees, job applicants and service users. We are committed to ensuring that no one will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, colour, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or marital status. The Trust commits itself to promote equal opportunities and value diversity and will keep under review its policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, users and providers of its services are treated according to their needs.
For management posts, to ensure that within their service area fair employment practice and equality of opportunity are delivered.
Dealing With Harassment/ Bullying In The Workplace
The Trust believes employees have the right to be treated with respect and to work in a harmonious and supportive working environment free from any form of harassment and / or bullying.
The Trust has taken positive steps to ensure that bullying and harassment does not occur in the workplace and that procedures exist to resolve complaints as well as to provide support to staff. It is your responsibility as an employee to abide by and support these steps so all employees can work in a harmonious, friendly and supportive working environment free of any harassment or intimidation based on individual differences.
Disciplinary action will be taken against any member of staff found to be transgressing the Dignity at Work Policy.
No Smoking
To refrain from smoking in any of the organisations premises not designated as a smoking area. ‘East London Foundation Trust is a Smoke free Trust – this means that staff must be smoke free when on duty or otherwise in uniform, wearing a badge or identifiable as ELFT staff or undertaking trust business.’
Alcohol
To recognise that even small amounts of alcohol can impair work performance and affect ones ability to deal with patients and the public in a proper and acceptable manner. Consumption of alcohol during work hours in not permitted.
Confidentiality
As an employee of the Trust the post-holder may have access to confidential information. The post holder must safeguard at all times, the confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and staff and under no circumstances should they disclose this information to an unauthorised person within or outside the Trust. The post-holder must ensure compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998, Caldicott requirements and the Trust’s Information and IM&T Security Policy.
To safeguard at all times, the confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and staff.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
To maintain the confidentiality of all personal data processed by the organisation in line with the provisions of the GDPR.
As part of your employment with East London Foundation Trust, we will need to maintain your personal information in relation to work on your personal file. You have a right to request access to your personal file via the People & Culture Department.
Safeguarding
All employees must carry out their responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and adults and to safeguard and promote their welfare in accordance with current legislation, statutory guidance and Trust policies and procedures. Employees should undertake safeguarding training and receive safeguarding supervision appropriate to their role.
Service User and Carer Involvement
ELFT is committed to developing effective user and carer involvement at all stages in the delivery of care. All employees are required to make positive efforts to support and promote successful user and carer participation as part of their day to day work.
Personal Development
Each employee’s development will be assessed using the Trust’s Personal Development Review (PDR) process. You will have the opportunity to discuss your development needs with your Manager on an annual basis, with regular reviews.
Quality Improvement
The Trust encourages staff at all levels to engage in the Trust's approach to quality through quality improvement projects and quality assurance.
Professional Standards
To maintain standards as set by professional regulatory bodies as appropriate.
Conflict of Interests
You are not precluded from accepting employment outside your position with the Trust. However such other employment must not in any way hinder or conflict with the interests of your work for the Trust and must be with the knowledge of your line manager.
Risk Management
Risk Management involves the culture, processes and structures that are directed towards the effective management of potential opportunities and adverse effects. Every employee must co-operate with the Trust to enable all statutory duties to be applied and work to standards set out in the Risk Management Strategy.
Personal and Professional Development/Investors in People
The Trust is accredited as an Investor in People employer and isconsequently committed to developing its staff. You will have access to appropriate development opportunities from the Trust’s training programme as identified within your knowledge and skills appraisal/personal development plan.
Infection Control
Infection Control is everyone's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts' Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of all Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. In particular, all staff have the following key responsibilities:
Staff must observe stringent hand hygiene. Alcohol rub should be used on entry to and exit from all clinical areas. Hands should be washed before and after following all patient contact. Alcohol hand rub before and after patient contact may be used instead of hand washing in some clinical situations.
Staff members have a duty to attend infection control training provided for them by the Trust as set in the infection control policy.
Staff members who develop an infection that may be transmissible to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.
This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024