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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