At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist physiotherapy for children with complex needs and support their development.
- Company: Join a leading health group dedicated to innovative care in South West London.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with a commitment to excellence and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Experience in paediatric physiotherapy and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
The post holder will provide a highly specialist physiotherapy service for children/young people with severe and complex learning difficulties in Perseid special schools, in accordance with the Service Level Agreement for Sutton Health and Care Alliance. The post holder will contribute to the development of the special schools physiotherapy service for children/young people.
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment, advice and treatment to a defined caseload of children/young people with severe and complex needs.
- Work in partnership with children/young people, their families and other professions and agencies, including school staff and the wider health team, to reduce the impact of these difficulties on the children's social and emotional development, their learning and ability to participate in daily life.
- Provide clinical supervision and support for the AHP Therapy Team on site, and undertake appraisals and one‐to‐one sessions.
- Develop and contribute to the special schools physiotherapy service for children/young people.
Organisation
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‐strong workforce.
Working Arrangements
We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Vision and Team Culture
Sutton Health and Care (SHC) is an innovative joint venture (hosted by Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust) between local partner health and social care organisations, in which Sutton community services is fully integrated to support the delivery of a model of care for the people of Sutton. SHC's vision is to deliver seamless, excellent, coordinated care that is person‐centred and of a high quality for people at risk of an unrequired hospital admission and for those requiring admission, to ensure they are supported promptly to get home again.
Our Team
We pride ourselves on having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and vision and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.
Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist & Therapy Team Lead in London employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapists. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee development, our team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with complex needs in the vibrant community of Sutton.
Contact Details:
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Recruitment Team
