Paediatric and Rheumatological Physiotherapist

Job overview

Are you an experienced paediatric physiotherapist with knowledge, skills and experience of working with children with orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions?

Our outpatient service provides specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. The caseload includes children with CTEV managed through the Ponseti method, DDH, gait abnormalities, normal developmental variants, common growth-related conditions, and rheumatological conditions.

You will become part of a dynamic, supportive multidisciplinary team, working alongside experienced Band 7 and Band 6 physiotherapists who are committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting professional development.

We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our friendly and busy department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist paediatric orthopaedic skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families.

Cornwall is an exceptional place to live and work, offering an outstanding quality of life, stunning natural surroundings and a wealth of opportunities both professionally and personally. Whether you enjoy coastal living, outdoor pursuits or being part of a welcoming community,

Come and be part of our team and help us deliver outstanding care to children and young people across Cornwall.

This is a permanent part-time position.

Main duties of the job

This post will hold a caseload of children and young people with paediatric specific orthopaedic and/or rheumatological conditions their families, carers across the age range from birth to 18 years old.

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy to paediatric patients with orthopaedic and/or rheumatological conditions.

To provide Specialist assessment, treatment and goal setting with orthopaedic and rheumatological paediatric patients and their families/carers

Some patients may have complex and or chronic presentations. To determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment as indicated.

To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the senior staff.

To attend clinical level discussions/meetings related to your area of work as delegated by the Clinical team Lead.

To be based at Royal Cornwall Hospital – Treliske -although there may be some opportunity to cover outlying clinics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.