Band 7
Main area: Physiotherapy Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref: 387-WC-7229-LH Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town: Bristol Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59 The successful candidate will provide highly specialist physiotherapy for children within neurosciences and the complex movement disorder service at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. Main duties of the job
To work within the intrathecal baclofen service alongside a multi-disciplinary team. Work within the paediatric deep brain stimulation team to deliver comprehensive and specialised assessments, and support in the post-operative management of children following surgery. To be actively involved in the further development and evaluation of the deep brain stimulation service. Provide a highly specialised service that includes the assessment, treatment and management of children referred to the complex movement disorder service (CMD). Act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the management of children with complex neurological needs. To provide specialist advice to other members of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide clinical education and training. Be an active member of the weekend on-call service, undertaking assessment and treatment of acutely ill children. Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy Registration with HCPC Evidence of relevant post-graduate continued professional development Membership of the CSP Skills and Abilities
Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner Proven responsibility for own decision-making whilst working closely within a team Sound IT skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Internet, Video Conferencing) Knowledge and Experience
Significant and appropriate post-graduate experience across a wide range of acute specialties Experience of working within paediatric neurosciences at a senior level (Band 6 or above) Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team Previous experience of working with children with complex neurological needs Experience in using appropriate standardised outcome measures Proven experience of clinical audit, data collection and research Previous experience of service development Experience working in a botulinum toxin MDT Aptitudes and Behaviours
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to be a team player Fluent in English Supportive Respectful Innovative We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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