An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Specialist Physiotherapist Service on a six month fixed term contract. In this role, you will lead in delivering interventions that support the child and their family centred to reach their goals through evidence-based practice, in order to promote physical skills and participation in home, school and family life. This role is not open to sponsorship. Role Requirements
Provide high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy provision for children and young people, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary team services in rehabilitation, step down and short break services. Undertake specialist physiotherapy assessments of children with a range of needs including highly complex needs. Assess for, plan, deliver and evaluate physiotherapy interventions for children using facilities available both on and off The Children’s Trust site. Produce functional and participation-based goals in collaboration with the child/young person, family, and MDT. Devise suitable individual physiotherapy and 24-hour postural management advice for each child in collaboration with their parents and the MDT, monitored and adjusted according to the needs of the child. Work collaboratively with families to maximise engagement in therapy sessions, support management of their child’s needs and promote confidence in meeting their child’s needs. Assess for and organise provision of necessary therapy equipment and/or orthotics. Communicate effectively with children/young people, applying the principles of consistent communication. Facilitate effective communication with families and members of the Multidisciplinary Team. Recognise barriers to effective communication and reduce these as appropriate. Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Children’s Trust policy. Advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities. Interview Date: To be confirmed. As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 and easily accessible via National Rail. Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), and the opportunity to retain your NHS pension or join an alternative scheme. Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
#J-18808-Ljbffr