Part-time Senior Physiotherapist - Children's Disability Network Team (SC24-410)
Join to apply for the Part-time Senior Physiotherapist - Children's Disability Network Team (SC24-410) role at Stewarts Care.
Role Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team, providing quality physiotherapy services to children and young people with complex needs.
Job Description
The scope of the post will include conducting home and school visits, physiotherapy and MDT assessments and interventions. It will also include provision of orthotics, 24-hour postural management equipment, involvement in group interventions, IFSPS, and linking with all relevant agencies involved in the care of the child (e.g., Hospital-based and Specialist Services). Opportunities for providing hydrotherapy and equine therapy are also available.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for carrying out physiotherapy assessments, planning, and implementing child and family-centred physiotherapy programmes.
* Provide education, training, and support to families, schools, and the wider communities as needed as part of the Interdisciplinary team.
* Manage and prioritise caseloads based on the clinical need of children.
* Be involved in the organisation and co-ordination of orthotic, seating, and other postural management clinics.
* Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and external appointments relevant to the needs of the child.
* Attend family support planning meetings and provide physiotherapy input relevant to the child's goals.
* Lead and contribute to CDNT quality improvement that may include service development, in-service training, and evaluation of resources within the physiotherapy role.
* Demonstrate an awareness of accountability and value for money in the provision of physiotherapy equipment.
* Represent the profession/team at meetings and conferences as designated by CDNM.
* Promote and deliver supports in line with the principles of Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People, working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing family-centred services in line with agreed national and legislative policies.
* Adhere to Stewarts Care Policies, procedures, and guidelines, acting in accordance with National guidelines for Progressing Disability Services.
* Maintain up-to-date and accurate interdisciplinary records, including physiotherapy records, reports, and statistics as required/advised by CDNM.
* Ensure that confidentiality is always maintained.
Role Requirements
Essential Criteria
* Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU - candidates must state CORU registration number on the application, or CORU application number and date of submission if still awaiting registration number in the case of section 91 applicants.
* All candidates must have three years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of working with children.
* Experience in the area of disabilities.
* Experience of 24-hour postural management and orthotic assessment.
* Evidence of CPD in the area of physical and intellectual disability.
To be considered for this role, you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
#J-18808-Ljbffr