Paediatric Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver an effective and competent level of support to clinical and school staff to enable the delivery of physiotherapy to children and young people aged 4-19 years with complex health needs in a variety of community settings.

The work is varied and requires the applicant to have a flexible approach and to be able to promote good customer service and effective working relationships.

Support is available through;

• Peer support from an experienced and friendly team


• Multi-professional team working


• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills


• A strong commitment to CPD and clinical effectiveness


• A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure


• The opportunity to help create innovative service designs and support management in service development and the wider paediatric therapy service.
  
  This post would suit someone who has an interest in working with children and supporting the physiotherapy team. We particularly welcome candidates with previous experience as a physiotherapy assistant/technician. This post does not require a physiotherapy qualification.


We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Paediatric Physiotherapy Associate practitioner to join our friendly paediatric physiotherapy team delivering physiotherapy services to children with special educational needs in mainstream and special schools, nurseries and the community. The team is part of an integrated Paediatric Therapy Service and offers a multi-disciplinary, family centred rehabilitation service to children with a variety of complex needs.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role


• Car lease scheme T&C's apply


• Flexible working options


• Annual travel card loan


• Training, support and development in your career


To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits