Job Description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs whilst being part of a supportive NHS team.

Do you have an interest in working in Children's Services as a Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant?


This post would suit someone who has an interest in working with children and supporting the physiotherapy team. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of previous experience as a physiotherapy assistant/technician working in an NHS setting. This post does not require a physiotherapy qualification.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly paediatric physiotherapy team delivering physiotherapy services to children in mainstream and special schools, nurseries, and the community. The team is part of an integrated Paediatric Therapy Service and offers a multi-disciplinary, family centred rehabilitation service to children with a variety of complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver an effective and competent level of support to clinical and school staff to enable the delivery of physiotherapy to children and young people aged 4-19 years with complex health needs in a variety of community settings. The work is varied and requires the applicant to have a flexible approach and to be able to promote good customer service and effective working relationships.

What We Offer

Support is available through:


Peer support from an experienced and friendly team Multi-professional team working Opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills A strong commitment to CPD and clinical effectiveness A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure The opportunity to help create innovative service designs and support management in service development and the wider paediatric therapy service
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

Benefits

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Flexitime Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits


Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


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Benefits:


Flexitime
Work Location: In person