Job summary
Would you enjoy working with children and young people toenable them to improve their quality of life and independence? Would you enjoyworking in the picturesque countryside of North Somerset whilst being on thedoorstep of vibrant Bristol?
We are looking for anenthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as a physiotherapytechnician who will work closely with Childrens Physiotherapists andOccupational Therapists carrying out therapy sessions with children and youngpeople, helping them gain and maintain functional skills, achieve the goalsthey have identified and reach their physical and movement potential.
Main duties of the job
The programmes of work or activity will be set by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists andyou will be expected to work independently in clinic or within the community setting.You will support physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with resources, maintaining and administering childrens equipment and mobility aids as well as assisting with clinics.
Supervision and training is valued and provided from within the team. You will be part of the wider Sirona BNSSG Children’s therapy Service which includes a comprehensive multidisciplinary team of professionals and will therefore have good access to relevant continuing professional development activities andclinical support.
You will be required to travel across sites so must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description andPerson Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full beforeapplying for this role.
This role is up to 37.5 hours per week, hours to be discussed at interview stage.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4th April
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description andPerson Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full beforeapplying for this role.
This role is up to 37.5 hours per week, hours to be discussed at interview stage.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4th April
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised childcare / health care / social care qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience.
Desirable
- Training in child development
Experience
Essential
- To be able to work without direct supervision carrying out observations and / or therapy activities in clinic / educational settings and/or home settings as required
- To be able to engage with children and motivate them to participate actively in their therapy programme when appropriate
- To be able to demonstrate therapy programmes and use of equipment to others (parents and educational staff)
- To be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and circumstances and the childs response to the assessment process
- To communicate in a clear and timely manner to the therapist any observations of the child and any other relevant information necessary
- Ability to manage and prioritise own clinical workload by liaising with parents, education, etc.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own timetable for sessions, whilst showing initiative.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people presenting with difficulties in the areas of physical movement, fine motor activities, communication, social communication and activities of daily living, (or any combination of these) and their families.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of Multi agency working requiring communication with
- Experience of working with children/ young people who require adapted / alternative methods of communication (e.g. Makaton)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised childcare / health care / social care qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience.
Desirable
- Training in child development
Experience
Essential
- To be able to work without direct supervision carrying out observations and / or therapy activities in clinic / educational settings and/or home settings as required
- To be able to engage with children and motivate them to participate actively in their therapy programme when appropriate
- To be able to demonstrate therapy programmes and use of equipment to others (parents and educational staff)
- To be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and circumstances and the childs response to the assessment process
- To communicate in a clear and timely manner to the therapist any observations of the child and any other relevant information necessary
- Ability to manage and prioritise own clinical workload by liaising with parents, education, etc.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own timetable for sessions, whilst showing initiative.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people presenting with difficulties in the areas of physical movement, fine motor activities, communication, social communication and activities of daily living, (or any combination of these) and their families.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of Multi agency working requiring communication with
- Experience of working with children/ young people who require adapted / alternative methods of communication (e.g. Makaton)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
