Community children's Physiotherapy assistant

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	27 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	£32,199.00 i £34,876.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£32199.00 - £34876.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	11 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	London, N15 4RH
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9220-26-0127

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To be a member of the Physiotherapy service and specialist team - sharing information with team members as directed and appropriate, always keeping confidentiality. Demonstrate ability to use computer systems such as word, excel and electronic patient records. Demonstrate effective time management, prioritisation and organisational skills. Ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with Trust standards with guidance from supervisor. Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of children and their families, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Assist team members with liaising within health as well as other agencies involved in the childs care including acute and primary healthcare providers, education, Social Services, Voluntary Services, Orthotic Service. Form professional relationships with children, families and school staff and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. Develop skills in working with children with a variety of needs, requiring a range of therapy input, including exercise, specialist equipment and orthotics. To use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication skills and tools to communicate with children who are nonverbal, of a non-English speaking background, requiring an interpreter, with a hearing impairment, with altered emotional states, with a cognitive/learning/behavioural disability. Report verbally to therapists on the childs development and performance in therapeutic and functional skills. Liaise with other agencies involved in the childs care, including relatives and carers, as appropriate to the childs needs, as directed by team members Report effectively any issues or concerns to supervisor/line manager Persuade and motivate children and families to participate in therapy activities and reassure if required. Demonstrate effective communication over the telephone & in person to parents/carers, education staff and other external agencies. Clinical Responsibility: Undertake specific individual or group programmes as assessed and directed by trained staff members, observing general behaviour, ability and response of the children, recording the information as requested and reporting to a supervisor. Settings could include clinic, home, nursery or school. Assist therapy team in assessment and treatment. Engage children in therapeutic activities and rehabilitation to promote independence, safety, well-being including return to normal levels of function and participation. To work closely with the physiotherapists to support the development of the service. Facilitate and participate in planned activities, seeking guidance if childs condition changes. Assist in the implementation of team member interventions possibly including: Assist in the running of orthotics clinics Carry out therapy programmes as directed by the physiotherapists as a part of a block of treatment Under supervision of a therapist, provide a range of treatments; instructing and guiding children to support them in achieving identified goals. To work towards goals identified by the child, family/carers, the treating therapist, education professionals and the MDT Implement therapy treatment plans Assist team members with assessments if needed Under supervision of a therapist, adjust specialist equipment and contact equipment companies when needed for repair/reviews. Highlight any concerns around safety to physiotherapist. Adhere to the Trusts Policies and Procedures To assist in completing risk assessment of environment and safety under the guidance of senior team members following local and Trust policies Have a basic understanding of Moving and Handling Legislation and apply manual handling principles. Assist with transfers, standing and the application of braces and splints Ensure that clinic equipment, toys and play materials are kept clean, safe and secure. Highlighting the need for resources to aid the smooth running of clinical sessions To support professional staff in gathering evidence (including research database and website searches) and developing resources. When required, to provide training or demonstrating teachers/nurseries/schools, with the support and guidance of therapists