Children's Physiotherapist

The successful applicant will be expected to hold a varied caseload for young people aged 0-19 years, providing interventions in a variety of settings such as homes, schools including special schools and clinics. Post graduate experience/training within paediatrics is desirable, however having a broad range of clinical skills across various rotations would also be taken into consideration. Support, mentoring and further training will be provided to meet the individual needs of practitioners in areas where up skilling and development is required.
Our integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. We work closely with colleagues in education, with well-established relationships. HCT is strongly committed to continuing professional development and the delivery of evidence-based practice.
We can offer:
+ Regular clinical supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system
+ CPD opportunities, including in service masterclasses
+ Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring specialist support
+ A initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team.

Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be computer literate and able to demonstrate good working knowledge of a variety of essential computer systems and programmes. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

We are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity for a Band 6/5 Children's Physiotherapist to join our team on a full time, fixed term maternity cover role.
Do you want to be part of an innovative and agile Children and Young People's Therapy service committed to delivering high quality care? We are looking to recruit a Children's Physiotherapist to join our well-established Children's Physiotherapy team based at Bull Plain Clinic in Hertford.
The post is full time, 37.5 hours a week for a fixed term of 9 months.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Children's Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy Services for families across the county. Our integrated service is jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools and specialist provisions., A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds, In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,066 and a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).