Job summaryPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Main duties of the jobResponsible for assessment and treatment of own caseloadAssessment of children with a range of different presentations neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and developmentalResponsible for provision of individualised home and school exercise programsUpdating of programmes teaching for Teaching Assistants/Manual Handling PlansLiaison with parents/carers/education staff and the interdisciplinary team including school based staff in relation to physiotherapy programmeMaintenance/reviews of patient equipment.Review of orthotics.NP/ F/U booking appointments for - booking / telephone calls.Correspondence: emails / answer-phone messages/lettersDocumentation / correspondence/ out coming patients/educational annual reviews/equipment provision/ orthotic monitoring/ joint manual handling plansResponsible for organising groupsTeaching and clinical supervision of student physiotherapistsContribute to in service training for the wider paediatric teamAbout usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesEducation/QualificationsEssentialDegree (or equivalent) in PhysiotherapyState registration with the Health Professions CouncilEvidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolioAble to demonstrate learning from experiences and have specific evidence of paediatric trainingDemonstrate learning of personal effectiveness and first line leadership from experience and from both formal and informal CPD activityDesirableMembership of the Chartered Society of PhysiotherapyMembership of CSP special interest groups relevant to Paediatrics.ExperienceEssentialSignificant and relevant experience in general physiotherapy to include respiratory,orthopaedics, msk and neuroDesirableSpecific post qualification training relating to paediatricsSupervision skillsUnderstanding of use of evidence based practice in paediatricsExperience with development of group activities for childrenPrevious training /experience in provision of moving and handling profile for pupils/children on ward/homeEvidence and CPD of personal development in paediatricsKnowledge of current expected changes re education/health care plans for children in UKSkills & AptitudesEssentialAble to apply a range and depth of knowledge to Paediatric physiotherapyAble to use knowledge of a range of treatment approaches in the management of paediatric conditions.Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge / experience / circumstances and utilise advanced reasoning skills.Able to carry out manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling and respiratory physiotherapy techniques requiring skillful and strenuous physical effort during the working dayAbility to remain up-dated with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient managementAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively.Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients or carers.Ability to seek guidance and assistance when required and to be aware of personal limitations.Ability to work with patients in confined spaces (at bedside, on treatment mats or in the home).Competent IT skillsGood presentation skills.Able to collect and collate monthly statistics utilizing spreadsheets and databases as required.Able to adapt approach to work in school environmentDesirablePrevious experience in of work in msk clinicPrevious experience in mainstream school or nursery environmentAble to adapt treatment approach to involve Hydrotherapy, Rebound therapy, Group exercisesPrevious experience in developing safe handling procedures within a school settingSpecific paediatric respiratory skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free HospitalPond StreetHampsteadNW3 2QGEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)