A Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist in the children's therapy team at The Southfield Centre, Summerdown School, within the East Sussex Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service, run by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. Work covers planning therapy and advising families, school staff and nurses for children aged 0 to 19, plus clinics and home visits with community physiotherapists. The school serves pupils with complex medical and nursing needs and includes hydrotherapy support. At least two years of clinical experience is needed, and driving is essential.
What the job involves
- Plan therapy with children, families, school staff, therapy and nursing teams at The Southfield Centre
- Advise on the needs of children and young people at the school and help develop the whole-school offer
- Provide specialist therapy support to a caseload of pupils at Summerdown School
- Support the school's hydrotherapy offer
- Run clinics with the community physiotherapy team
- Support families in their homes and in their child's nursery
- Provide clinical supervision to less experienced therapists and students
- Take part in service improvement groups
Qualifications
- Physiotherapy degree and evidence of Level 6 post-graduate development
- Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- At least 2 years demonstrable clinical experience in the relevant area
- Practical experience managing health projects or complex caseloads
- Experience mentoring, educating or supervising others
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance for the care setting
- Evidence of continued professional development in the last 12 months
- Understanding of training needs related to the post
- Communicating complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Working with a wide range of people, including in areas of social deprivation
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK or EU driving licence, and car owner and driver
Other
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Managing time and priorities under pressure to meet deadlines
Nice to have
- Management or supervisory qualification, or experience of study
- Working towards Master's level study
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience with Microsoft Office and IT packages such as E-Pay, E-Roster, AT-P and RIO
What’s offered
- Clinical supervision and appraisal
- Internal and external training opportunities
- Regular meetings with line manager during induction
- Support for leadership development at all levels
- Flexible working arrangements welcomed
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
