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Specialist Physiotherapist


PayCompetitive
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0115-25-0056-0046341?language=en&page=913&sort=publicationDate

      Job summary

      Role: Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

      Site: The Portland Hospital, London

      Full time Fixed Term from May/June for 1 year Maternity Cover

      Hours: 37.5 hrs per week. Additional weekend and on call shifts once competencies have been complete

      Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

      Were looking for Specialist Physiotherapist to join The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC.

      The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children. As the only fully private maternity hospital in the UK, delivering over 1,600 babies a year, we place great importance on providing safe and high quality care for expectant mothers. Womens health issues are treated by a team of 40 consultants, supported by nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and counsellors, with an emphasis on privacy and dignity.

      Main duties of the job

      Main duties:

      • Undertake comprehensive assessments of paediatric patients, including those with diverse or complex pathology/presentationsusing appropriate clinical reasoning skills, observation skills and manual assessment skills to provide an accurate physiotherapy diagnosis and understanding of their condition

      • Formulate and implement an individual physiotherapy treatment program based on specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, appropriate and accurate clinical reasoning, and knowledge of appropriate treatments e.g. physiotherapy techniques, patient education, splinting, exercise classes, hydrotherapy and other alternative options.

      • Provide physiotherapy intervention where there may be barriers to understanding such as foreign language or due to speech/hearing/visualimpairment, cognitive/perceptual difficulties

      • Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment

      • Evaluate patient progress, reassess and progress or alter patient treatment programs within the specified timeframes compliant with The Portland Hospital and physiotherapy service care pathways and guidelines.

      • Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans in conjunction with other multidisciplinary team members.

      About us

      Why HCA UK?

      Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

      We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Physiotherapist, youll be eligible for:

      • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

      • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

      • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

      • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

      • Group Life Assurance from day one

      • Critical illness cover

      • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

      • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

      • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

      • Discounts with over 800 major retailers

      Date posted

      04 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      E0115-25-0056-0046341

      Job locations

      The Portland Hospital

      209 Great Portland Street

      London

      W1W 5AH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      As a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist at the Portland Hospital you will carry out accurate physiotherapy assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of paediatric patients with diverse clinical presentations complex physical and psychological needs in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

      This post is part of our 6 monthly specialist paediatric physiotherapist rotation programme. This allows specialist paediatric physiotherapists to rotate between various speciality areas such as: Acute Services (Incl. PICU), Neurological Rehabilitation and SDR services, Orthopaedics and MSK inpatient and outpatients.

      Main duties:

      • Undertake comprehensive assessments of paediatric patients, including those with diverse or complex pathology/presentationsusing appropriate clinical reasoning skills, observation skills and manual assessment skills to provide an accurate physiotherapy diagnosis and understanding of their condition

      • Formulate and implement an individual physiotherapy treatment program based on specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, appropriate and accurate clinical reasoning, and knowledge of appropriate treatments e.g. physiotherapy techniques, patient education, splinting, exercise classes, hydrotherapy and other alternative options.

      • Provide physiotherapy intervention where there may be barriers to understanding such as foreign language or due to speech/hearing/visualimpairment, cognitive/perceptual difficulties

      • Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment

      • Evaluate patient progress, reassess and progress or alter patient treatment programs within the specified timeframes compliant with The Portland Hospital and physiotherapy service care pathways and guidelines.

      • Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans in conjunction with other multidisciplinary team members.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      As a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist at the Portland Hospital you will carry out accurate physiotherapy assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of paediatric patients with diverse clinical presentations complex physical and psychological needs in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

      This post is part of our 6 monthly specialist paediatric physiotherapist rotation programme. This allows specialist paediatric physiotherapists to rotate between various speciality areas such as: Acute Services (Incl. PICU), Neurological Rehabilitation and SDR services, Orthopaedics and MSK inpatient and outpatients.

      Main duties:

      • Undertake comprehensive assessments of paediatric patients, including those with diverse or complex pathology/presentationsusing appropriate clinical reasoning skills, observation skills and manual assessment skills to provide an accurate physiotherapy diagnosis and understanding of their condition

      • Formulate and implement an individual physiotherapy treatment program based on specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, appropriate and accurate clinical reasoning, and knowledge of appropriate treatments e.g. physiotherapy techniques, patient education, splinting, exercise classes, hydrotherapy and other alternative options.

      • Provide physiotherapy intervention where there may be barriers to understanding such as foreign language or due to speech/hearing/visualimpairment, cognitive/perceptual difficulties

      • Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment

      • Evaluate patient progress, reassess and progress or alter patient treatment programs within the specified timeframes compliant with The Portland Hospital and physiotherapy service care pathways and guidelines.

      • Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans in conjunction with other multidisciplinary team members.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • What you'll bring:
      • HCPC Registration
      • Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
      • Post registration experience in paediatrics (essential)
      • Member of the chartered society of physiotherapists or
      • equivalent. (desirable)
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • What you'll bring:
      • HCPC Registration
      • Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
      • Post registration experience in paediatrics (essential)
      • Member of the chartered society of physiotherapists or
      • equivalent. (desirable)

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      HCA Healthcare UK

      Address

      The Portland Hospital

      209 Great Portland Street

      London

      W1W 5AH


      Employer's website

      https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      HCA Healthcare UK

      Address

      The Portland Hospital

      209 Great Portland Street

      London

      W1W 5AH


      Employer's website

      https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.