MSK Outpatient Paediatric Physiotherapist

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).

The post holder is expected to manage their own caseload across a number of clinic sites and work collaboratively with CYP, parents/carers and colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.

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.

• Providing specialist MSK outpatient physiotherapy services to 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.
• 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 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.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.

• 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 7s.
• Varied caseload.
• Involvement with service development & redesign.
• Opportunities for managerial experience/training.
• Outer London weighting & cost of living allowance.

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