Physiotherapist Clinical Specialist- Paediatrics

Job overview

The small, friendly team of Children’s Physio and OT based at Pavilion House are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the children's therapy service.

This would be to support the team to deliver high quality Physio intervention to children in a variety of settings in the East Cheshire NHS locality.

Although advertised as Band 6 we would consider applicants wishing to start their Paediatric experience in a Band5/6 development post. Appropriate support and training would be provided.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with children and young people with a range of needs in a variety of settings including at home, in clinics, schools, special school and nurseries where appropriate. The post holder will work closely with parents, educational staff and other allied health professionals to provide a coordinated service to the children/young people in all settings.

The post holder will have knowledge and experience in the area of Paediatric Physiotherapy demonstrating relevant experience and post registration training. The post holder will have experience of multi-disciplinary working, and experience of working autonomously and managing   their own complex caseload in a busy team.

See previous comments re Band 5/6 development opportunity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.