Specialist Paediatric MSk Physiotherapist

at  Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Passionate about Paediatric MSk Physiotherapy and looking for your next career move? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual, with excellent communication and organisational skills, to join the Paediatric MSk Physiotherapy Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder must have experience of working within paediatric physiotherapy and proven clinical skills for assessing and treating of trauma and orthopaedic conditions.
Within the dedicated Paediatric MSk Physiotherapy Team, our aim is to provide expert physiotherapy intervention and advice to children and young people from 0-18 years. We provide advice, education and support to their families, carers and other professionals working alongside them and support seamless transition into adult services where required.
You will be an effective team player who is flexible, enthusiastic and focused on the delivery of a high quality, safe and effective care. Services are delivered from community clinic bases within Bolton, requiring you to be a car owner and driver. Excellent time management skills are needed for effective caseload management. Commitment to service development is essential.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Assessment and treatment of a broad range of specialist MSK conditions within the outpatient setting, including group sessions.
Advanced clinical reasoning skills and a problem solving approach to patient care.
Managing a caseload of patients, including children and young people with complex presentations.
Working effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
Dealing with complex, sensitive and emotive situations.
Communicating effectively with children and young people, their families/carers and the MDT.
Commitment to continuing professional development and evidence based practice.
Supervision and support of physiotherapy learners, therapy assistants and Band 5 physiotherapists.
Deputising on behalf of Band 7 colleagues.
Contributing to service improvement.
Participation in the team in-service training programme.
Knowledge of quality governance and the wider healthcare agenda.
Adherence to relevant local and national policies/guidance.

AT BOLTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST OUR VALUES INCORPORATE:

Vision - We will deliver excellent health and care for future generations, working with partners to ensure our services are sustainable. We make decisions that are best for long term health and social care outcomes for our communities.
Openness - We communicate clearly to our patients, families/carers and our staff with transparency and honesty. We encourage feedback from everyone to help drive innovation and Improvements.
Integrity - We demonstrate fairness, respect and empathy in our interactions with people. We take responsibility for our actions, speaking out and learning from our mistakes.
Compassion - We take a person-centred approach in all our interactions with patients, families/carers and our staff. We provide compassionate care and demonstrate understanding to everyone.
Excellence - We put quality and safety at the heart of all our services and processes. We continuously improve our standards of healthcare with the patient in mind.
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