Children's Physiotherapist - INTERNAL

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

May 14

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching

Requirements

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
Registered with Health and Care professionals Council
Relevant clinical educators course or willing to undertake training
Appropriate range of Post grad clinical education
MCSP
Active participant in relevant interest group
Broad range of post grad clinical experience, including rotational experience
Specific experience in specialty applied for
Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmes
Experience of supervising staff
Evidence of having worked in the UK as a HCPC registered physiotherapist
Evidence of having worked unsupervised
Evidence of having participated in on-call and weekend duties where appropriate
Previous band 6 position
Experience of integrating user participation in service development
Experience of facilitating learning with undergraduate students
The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of complex cases
The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
Awareness of relevant national and local guidelines
Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, patients and their families
The ability to work effectively in a team environment
Evidence of initiative
Good time management
The ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and its relevance in physiotherapy practice
The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy service
The ability to supervise staff who will be directly accountable to the post holder
Commitment to participating in clinical and Organisational audit
The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
Evidence of continuing professional development sufficient to meet HCPC requirements
Appreciation of research principles and findings and the impact on clinical findings
Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level
Experience of dealing with personnel issues
IT literate
The ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn
The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the role
Professional appearance
The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
Available for the respiratory on-call rota and other seven day working rotas where appropriate
The ability to travel between sites within the health board or patients residences in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a community caseload that will be mixed speciality including going into mainstream and specialist ALN schools and you will therefore need to have a broad knowledge and some experience of treating a variety of conditions in 0-18 year olds across the specialities of development, neurology, respiratory, rheumatology, MSK, T&O and complex needs.
You will need to be able to communicate with education staff, members of the multi-disciplinary team and families and write appropriate reports and letters.
You will need to be organised, have a flexible approach and show initiative where needed and be a team player to meet the needs of the service.
to contribute to the implementation of changes within the work area
in conjunction with other senior staff, to clinically mentor and supervise support workers
to be involved with students as a clinical educator
to contribute to the delivery of the in service training programme
to actively participate in audit and service improvement

FAQs

Who can apply for this position?

This position is open only to internal applicants who are currently employed by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Is knowledge of the Welsh language required for this role?

While the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, both Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

What are the main duties associated with this job?

The main duties include managing a community caseload across various specialties, working in mainstream and specialist ALN schools, and collaborating with education staff, multidisciplinary teams, and families.

Where will the successful candidate be primarily based?

The successful candidate will primarily work from Nevill Hall Children's Centre in Abergavenny and will cover areas including Blaenau Gwent, North Monmouthshire, and North Torfaen.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers extensive training and development opportunities, including in-service training programs and support for recognized qualifications.

What qualifications are necessary for this role?

Essential qualifications include a diploma or degree in Physiotherapy, registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council, and relevant clinical educators course or willingness to undertake training.

Are there any additional responsibilities beyond direct patient care?

Yes, additional responsibilities include contributing to service improvement, mentoring support workers, being involved with students as clinical educators, and participating in audits.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have a broad range of post-graduate clinical experience, specific experience in the specialty applied for, and experience in supervising staff and delivering in-service training.

Is flexible working an option for this job?

Yes, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working arrangements.

How should applicants stay informed about their application status?

Applicants should regularly check their email accounts, as all recruitment-related correspondence will be sent via the email used in the application.

What should applicants do if they require reasonable adjustments during the application process?

Applicants can contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team to discuss any particular requirements for adjustments.

What kind of patients will the successful applicant be working with?

The successful applicant will be working with Children and Young people between the ages of 0-18 across various specialities including neurology, respiratory, rheumatology, and complex needs.

Is there a requirement for on-call duties for this role?

Yes, the successful applicant should be available for the respiratory on-call rota and other seven-day working rotas where appropriate.

What is the pay range for this position?

The salary for this position includes a temporary top-up to reflect the incorporation of the living wage of £12.60 per hour.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Science & Healthcare

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2009

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board was established on the 1st October 2009 and covers the areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and South Powys. The Health Board employs over 14,000 staff, two thirds of whom are involved in direct patient care. There are more than 250 consultants in a total of over 1000 hospital and general practice doctors, 6,000 nurses, midwives, allied professionals and community workers