Childrens Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our children's physiotherapy service on a 12-month contract (36 hours a week). This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a supportive paediatric team, developing skills in the assessment and treatment of children with a wide range of conditions.

The successful candidate will be based within our outpatient service, providing assessment, treatment and management for children aged 018 years. You will work with children presenting with a variety of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and coordination difficulties, supporting them to achieve their functional goals and maximise independence.

You will be joining a friendly and experienced team of who are committed to delivering high-quality care. The service provides a collaborative working environment with access to regular clinical supervision, peer support and opportunities to learn from experienced clinicians across a range of specialist paediatric areas.

We are committed to supporting staff development and offer a comprehensive training programme ongoing CPD opportunities and encouragement to expand clinical knowledge and skills. This post would be well suited to a physiotherapist with an interest in paediatrics who is looking to build their experience within a rewarding and varied outpatient setting.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of children and young people, undertaking physiotherapy assessments, formulating treatment plans and delivering evidence-based interventions to support the achievement of individual goals. The role will involve working across outpatient clinics providing advice, education and support to children, families, carers and educational staff.

The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment outcomes, adapting interventions as required and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. They will work closely with colleagues across health, education and social care services to ensure a coordinated approach to care and effective communication between agencies.

The role also includes contributing to multidisciplinary assessments, participating in team meetings and supporting the delivery of therapy programmes within educational and community environments. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop specialist clinical knowledge and skills through regular supervision, training and reflective practice.

As part of a forward-thinking service, the post holder will contribute to service improvement initiatives, support the implementation of evidence-based practice and play an active role in maintaining high standards of care for children and young people accessing the service.

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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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