Advanced Physiotherapist - Rheumatology

+ To lead in the organisation, co-ordination and delivery of the Rheumatology Physiotherapy service, providing specialist expertise in the management of children with inflammatory conditions (including pain management) and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal presentations.
+ This will involve input to the Rheumatology service, in addition to inpatients and outpatients across the trust.
+ To meet the national standards of a service caring for children with inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint conditions., Assess treat and manage Inflammatory and Non-Inflammatory patients in the clinic, outpatient and ward settings.
Lead the Rheumatology Physiotherapy service for clinical provision, staff development/appraisal and teaching.
Liaison with the wider MDT and external agencies in the planning of patient care.
Support the wider Musculoskeletal service and specialities within it, including participation in out of hours working.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.