Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Clinical responsibilities To undertake comprehensive, highly specialist assessment of babies, children and young people using advanced clinical reasoning, standardised assessments and observational skills. To plan, deliver and evaluate specialist physiotherapy interventions in a variety of community environments, including home, school and clinic settings. To formulate, implement and regularly review individualised treatment plans and goals, adapting interventions in response to changing clinical presentation or circumstances.

To assess, prescribe and review specialist paediatric equipment and liaise with orthotics and equipment services as required. To provide specialist advice to support diagnostic formulation and communicate complex, sensitive information to families in an understandable and compassionate manner. To accept professional accountability for clinical decision making and risk management within a complex caseload. Caseload management To manage a defined specialist caseload autonomously, prioritising referrals and interventions based on clinical need, safeguarding considerations and risk.

To work as a lone practitioner in the community in accordance with Trust lone working policies and procedures. To maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in line with Trust standards. Leadership, education and support To provide specialist advice, guidance and informal supervision to junior staff, students and support workers. To contribute to the education and training of colleagues, students and multiagency partners in relation to paediatric physiotherapy practice.

To support a culture of learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement within the team. Multiagency working To work closely with colleagues across health, education and social care to develop coordinated, child centred care plans. To contribute specialist physiotherapy reports and attend relevant meetings including education reviews, safeguarding meetings and case conferences as required. To provide advice for statutory processes including SEND assessments and education based manual handling risk assessments.

Governance, quality and professional responsibilities To ensure all practice is evidence based and aligned with professional standards, national guidance and Trust policies. To participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activity. To identify and escalate clinical risks, incidents or safeguarding concerns in line with Trust procedures. To maintain HCPC registration and demonstrate ongoing professional development through CPD and appraisal. To actively promote the Trusts values and contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust