11 Oct
Provide
Chelmsford
Job description
Job summary
As part of the Provide's multi-disciplinary children and family services, we provide a comprehensive paediatric physiotherapy service for children from birth to 25 years of age who present with developmental concerns.
We work with children and their families in their homes, nurseries and schools across Mid-Essex, the SEND team is commissioned by essex county council to provide the EHCP therapy hours outlined in their EHCP.
Our physiotherapists are dynamic, experienced and supportive
Main duties of the job
To assess children with a variety of neurodevelopmental conditions, identify main therapeutic goals, plan and deliver therapeutic intervention.
To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team within provide and in external settings such as schools, which support the child and family.
To identify safeguarding concerns and contribute to safeguarding procedures when relevant.
About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality.
Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times :
Vision :
Transforming Lives
Values : Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission : An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
- undertake assessment and implementation of treatment plans using specialist knowledge and experience.
- able to analyse and interpret clinical findings using clinical reasoning and problem finding skills
- use of outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and modify it accordingly
- setting measurable and achievable functional goals, wherever possible involving the child, their family and the wider multi-disciplinary team
- use of highly developed therapeutic handling skills to deliver physiotherapy treatment to a wide range of patients.
- to assess and arrange for the provision of specialist equipment
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
- minimum of 2 years post grad experience as a physiotherapist
- experience of working with children
- post grad experience of treating neurological conditions
- able to drive and use of a car
- It skills - word / excel / email
- clear concise written English
Desirable
- post grad experience in paediatric physio
- experience of staff supervision
- relevant post grad training
- experience using virtual consultations
essential
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
▶️ Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist SEND
🖊️ Provide
📍 Chelmsford