MSK Outpatient Paediatric Physiotherapist

Job Overview

We are:

• A large supportive, sociable and friendly MDT team of 60+ therapists
• Committed to the well-being of our staff
• Easily accessible via public transport from central London and neighbouring counties

This is a fixed term post for 6 months providing specialist MSK Outpatient physiotherapy to children and young people (CYP) in outpatient clinic settings. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing a specialist physiotherapy service to a designated caseload of children with a range of musculoskeletal issues and/or physical and mobility difficulties.

A significant proportion of these children will have English as an additional language (EAL). He/she will be expected to manage their own caseload across a number of clinic sites. He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers and colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.

• Providing specialist MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy services children and young people with a variety of MSK conditions within Harrow
• Providing specialist advice, programmes and treatment plans to others regarding the management and care of CYP with MSK conditions
• The post-holder may be expected to provide supervision of the work of band 5 physiotherapists and students

Harrow MSK Physiotherapy Service is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Paediatric MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist. Our team operates from dedicated Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinics in the diverse and popular borough of Harrow.

• An enthusiastic, currently HCPC registered Physiotherapist

• Excellent Paediatric musculoskeletal skills
• Interest in clinical audit /EBP/ quality improvement projects
• NHS Physiotherapy experience

• Friendly work environments
• Opportunities for supported CPD
• Clinical supervision from experienced Band 7’s
• Varied caseload
• Involvement with service development & redesign
• Opportunities for managerial experience/training

• Outer London Weighting & Cost of Living Allowance

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience.
• To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
• To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long-term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan.
• To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment and appliances to be used by patients.

• Assessment, treatment and management of children
• Standards of record keeping and reporting
• Range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment relevant to CYP
• Awareness of the differences of a Paediatric versus adult caseload
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills: including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Good organisational skills and to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

• Experience with in NHS or similar industry of post graduate level of working in the following fields: orthopaedics, outpatients, respiratory, neurology, paediatrics
• Assessment treatment and management of children
• Writing clinical notes and reports
• Managing own caseload
• Experience of working and teaching other professionals / parents / carers
• Working at part of an MDT
• Experience of working with Paediatric MSK conditions

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification and Registered Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• Health Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice
• Evidence of CPD including attendance of post graduate short courses relevant to paediatric physiotherapy