Job Description

Due to expansion of the team, we are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to become a pivotal part of our innovative and forward-thinking team, serving the diverse communities of the City of London and Hackney.

Role Overview:

In addition to our core community offer, our service aims to cover:



Neonatal unit

Special Schools

Orthotics & Gait

Paediatrics Musculoskeletal

Transition to adulthood

Expansion of our physiotherapy paediatric screening clinics across the

borough

Traded services



The successful applicant may be required to work and lead in any of these areas and

in addition to these leadership responsibilities, you will manage a small, complex

clinical caseload and provide mentorship to junior staff members. ?



Occasionally you may need to work evening or weekend sessions to attend school or community events.



Lead and manage specialist area, including overseeing referrals and maintaining a mixed caseload of children aged 0-19, with a focus on transition to adulthood pathways.



Work closely with consultant paediatricians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, specialist paediatric care.



Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to junior physiotherapy colleagues, assistants, and students, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality service delivery. ?



Offer expert advice on neuro-developmental disorders and complex neuro-muscular conditions, contributing to multidisciplinary and inter-agency discussions. ?



Engage in universal and targeted interventions, including training for the wider workforce, drop-in clinics, specialist groups, and aqua/hydrotherapy sessions, promoting comprehensive therapeutic support. ?



Stay abreast of advancements in paediatric physiotherapy, disseminate new knowledge, and participate in service policy development as delegated by the Clinical Lead.



Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.



We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).



Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.



Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.



We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.



Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.



Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page



The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.