Paediatric Physiotherapy Team Leader

Paediatric Physiotherapy Team Leader - Band 7 - 30 hours per week - 12 Months fixed term contract.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist who can support the leadership of the Physiotherapy team. this post is based at the Beacon Centre, Carnforth Drive, Worcester with Countywide working and the possibility of occasional home working.

This is a dynamic, innovative and friendly team who work in partnership with families and young people to offer high quality care. The service is moving towards implementing the balanced system and are currently following a clinical prioritisation approach. this is an exciting time of service development and strong leadership will be required to assist this process.

The successful candidate will require excellent interpersonal skills to empower and support the team through service changes. Significant post registration experience in paediatrics is essential bringing a wealth of knowledge to support the team clinically.

The post holder will be supported by Team Leads and Service Leads and will have opportunities for career development.

If you wish to be considered for a secondment, please gain permission from your substantive manager before applying.

Main duties of the job

To lead and be responsible for the Paediatric Physiotherapy Service in the South of the County, evaluating and planning services and working closely and proactively with other agencies and professionals.

To ensure effective induction, supervision/appraisal and training of qualified and non-qualified (support staff and students) within the Paediatric Therapy Team.

To provide expert advice and guidance to patients, carers, professionals and schools.

To work closely with the wider MDT to ensure effective collaboration and joined up thinking around service development.

To maintain high professional standards, continuously promoting and developing the Physiotherapy profession and our service.

to implement department and trust objectives working alongside the other therapy team leads, service lead and clinical services manager.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities