Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

An exciting role has arisen for an enthusiastic and skilled paediatric physiotherapist to join our existing specialist therapy team at Hobbs Rehabilitation, providing clinic and community based physiotherapy. We are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric physiotherapist with excellent clinical and communication skills. This role will be predominantly based in our Winchester clinic, working with paediatric outpatients alongside some community visits. You will be working with children and young people with neurological, neuromuscular and developmental conditions, although a wider background in paediatrics or a specialist interest is welcome. Within clinic you will have the opportunity to use the available neurotechnology to enhance your treatment sessions and the rehabilitation programmes for your clients. Training and support is available for those new to this area of practice. There will also be the opportunity to deliver aquatic therapy (hydrotherapy).

Main duties of the job

• Autonomous physiotherapy practitioner demonstrating a high standard of clinical skills and knowledge, including assessment, postural management, specialist handling techniques and exercises.
• Create and provide one-to-one and group physiotherapy intervention to patients with acquired physical and learning impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and treatment options.
• Practice safely within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.
• Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT, and evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures.
• Write high quality clinical notes and reports and to provide recommendations in clinical provision, such as for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and case managed clients.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team, communicating with a wide range of clients, families, educational and health professionals.
• Attend and contribute to multi professional and family meetings, such as MDT and annual reviews, both face-to-face and online.
• As part of the Hobbs paediatric service, explore and consider the latest technological advances and interventions and how these may be applicable.
• There will be the opportunity to undertake or be involved in research & clinical trials.
• Actively participate in Hobbs internal & external training / education programs, both for the advancement of your own CPD and that of others.
• Support the wider Hobbs team and provide physiotherapy cover at other sites if required.

About us

In 2005, neuro physiotherapists Helen Hobbs and Nicky Ellis set up Hobbs Rehabilitation and since then it has expanded rapidly offering an exceptional level of personalised skill and expertise. Now operating from various locations across the south of England, Hobbs Rehabilitation provides specialist inpatient and outpatient neurological and amputee rehabilitation for adults and children across the south of England, treating a wide variety of conditions, including neurodevelopmental and neuromuscular conditions, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injuries, and poly-trauma and amputees. An expert team of over 100 therapists, including OT, PT, SLT and Psychology, provide an interdisciplinary patient-centred neuro rehabilitation service, ensuring the individual is placed at the centre of care. We are passionate about pursuing the latest advances in research and technology to support our clients and staff to achieve their full potential, through involvement in research projects, development of services, and support for training and CPD. Hobbs Rehabilitation is also an equal opportunities employer.

Job responsibilities

• To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner demonstrating a high standard of assessment and clinical skills and knowledge, including postural management, specialist handling techniques and exercise.
• There is the opportunity to deliver aquatic therapy (hydrotherapy).
• Create and provide one-to-one and group physiotherapy intervention to patients with acquired physical and learning impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and treatment options.
• Practice safely within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.
• Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT, and evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures.
• To write high quality clinical reports and to provide recommendations in clinical provision, such as for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and case managed clients.
• To work within a multi-disciplinary team, communicating with a wide range of clients, families, educational and health professionals.
• Attend and contribute to multi professional and family meetings, such as MDT and annual reviews, both face-to-face and online.
• As part of the Hobbs paediatric service, explore and consider the latest technological advances and interventions related to paediatric neurological rehabilitation and how these may be applicable to our Hobbs services and clients.
• There will be the opportunity to undertake or be involved in clinical trials with support from the wider MiNT team.
• To actively participate in Hobbs internal and external training and education programs, both for the advancement of your own CPD and that of others.
• To support the wider Hobbs team and at times provide physiotherapy cover at other sites, if required.

We offer:

• A supportive, friendly, and experienced clinical team who are passionate about rehabilitation.
• Development of clinical skills through 1:1 and group supervision, training, and networking opportunities across the company including support to access external training and CPD events.
• Development of CPD through an extensive programme of internal CPD activities, in-service training, and service development projects.
• A strong rehabilitation research culture within the company, with opportunities to be involved in research projects and teaching through the MINT concept.
• Attending regular team meetings and becoming part of the experienced company-wide Paediatric and Physiotherapy teams with a range of varied specialisms.
• Annual appraisal with individualised and personal CPD objectives.
• Belonging to a dynamic, growing company with opportunities for professional and service development, at a local, national and international level.

Person Specification

• Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Member of the CSP.
• An interest in working with neurotechnology and openness to integrating this into evidence-based rehab.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Up to date understanding of UK child safeguarding policy and its application.
• Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring.
• Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future.
• Confidence engaging with local community and education services including facilitating patients within non-clinic environments.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
• Interest or involvement in research at any level (this can include service development projects and audits).
• Competent with IT skills such as familiarity with Word, Excel, Powerpoint and IT based notes systems.

Other

The successful candidate must have a full clean driving licence and be prepared to travel to training and community visits.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years previous experience working as a paediatric physiotherapist with a high level of knowledge and understanding of physiotherapy assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired, genetic and birth related neurological, neuromuscular and developmental conditions seen in childhood (0-18).
• Experience of working as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience using the Bobath principles or a similar approach to inform your assessment, treatment and clinical decision making.
• Experience of working with neurotechnology or adjuncts to conventional therapy.
• Experience of teaching others at any level (this can include in-house training programmes).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.