**Locum Specialist Physiotherapist
NHS Experience is highly desirable
Position: Band 6
Location: Manchester
Pay rate: £23 - £25 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Pay Mechanism
Closing Date: 04 September 2024
Job Summary:
- Join the children's integrated physiotherapy and occupational therapy team.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team within complex needs services and social services.
- Provide specialist physiotherapy for patients aged 0-19 years.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individual treatment programs.
Main Duties:
- Gain consent and conduct physiotherapy assessments.
- Clinically diagnose and formulate treatment plans.
- Treat complex patients while respecting their choice, privacy, and dignity.
- Manage a defined clinical caseload and work as a member of the MDT with indirect supervision.
- Supervise Band 5 physiotherapists, therapy assistants, and students.
- Operate as an autonomous practitioner, ensuring high standards of clinical care.
- Provide support and guidance to more junior staff.
About Us:
- We are one of England's largest NHS Trusts with a £2.6bn turnover.
- We integrate 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester.
- Emphasize collaborative working, transformation, and career development.
- Pioneer in digital health with our Electronic Patient Record system, Hive.
- Major academic Research Centre and Education provider with a focus on sustainability.
Key Responsibilities and Skills:
Essential:
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- Registered with HCPC.
- Evidence of CPD and advanced clinical reasoning in Paediatrics.
- Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and motivate a team.
- Flexible and able to work in a stressful environment.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate training in relevant clinical areas (e.g., CPIPS-UK, GIOBS).
- Previous senior role experience and audit involvement.
- Teaching, supervisory, and appraisal experience.
Additional Information:
- Read the Candidate Essentials Guide and Job Description & Person Specification for comprehensive details.
- MFT values diversity and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity.
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