Highly Specialised Acute Paediatric Physiotherapist: Neurosciences
NHS
Highly Specialised Acute Paediatric Physiotherapist: Neurosciences
£60981
NHS, Tooting Graveney, Wandsworth
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 15 Sep | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 252bcfd000294251b1740a3c7fdb1fb0
Full Job Description
- Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification for detailed responsibilities To develop and lead across acute services, including neurosurgery, neurology and oncology. To have advanced skills and expertise in assessment, treatment and management of acute and chronic paediatric conditions including but not limited to: neurosurgery, neurology and oncology. To participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings and ward rounds. To develop and maintain excellent relationships with the speciality consultants to ensure high standards of care and timely intervention for children. To be responsible for the supervision and teaching of physiotherapists / physiotherapy assistants / students, MDT staff and parents / carers in physiotherapeutic care of paediatric patients. To work alongside the Highly Specialised Respiratory Paediatric Physiotherapists in Trauma and Orthopaedics and Paediatric Intensive Care to provide skilled team leadership and be responsible for supporting
operational management, team development, implementation of policy and policy changes in paediatrics, and to set and monitor standards of practice. To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice. To lead in departmental research and audit. To work with senior colleagues in developing and establishing new paediatric services within the Trust. To participate in weekend working, providing cover to paediatric respiratory patients. To work with community and acute colleagues collaboratively to support and treat paediatric patients.