Sutton Health & Care are looking for experienced Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapists to work 2 days per week 22.5 hours via Sutton Health & Care Sites, one of which is Sherwood Park School in Wallington
Our service aims to help children manage their physical symptoms and achieve their functional potential. We assess, treat and advise on exercises and activities which the child can do with their family and in nursery / school. As a children’s physio, you will teach families and carers about the child’s condition with a programme of activities required to either maintain or to develop skills. Physiotherapy for children uses age-appropriate activities and exercise to help children reach their full physical potential
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to children and young people referred to Children’s Physiotherapy in accordance with the service level agreement for Sutton Health & Care Children’s Therapies.
2. To contribute to the development of the Children’s Physiotherapy service.
3. To develop and provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, advice and treatment to children with a wide variety of conditions including musculoskeletal, neurological, developmental delay and complex needs in the clinic and community setting. To work closely with the multidisciplinary team, families, nursery / school staff and the wider health team to plan and provide assessment and treatment. To work autonomously and without direct supervision, and be accountable for own actions.
Our vision is to promote independence and health, to deliver high quality, to provide care within the heart of the patient’s community. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values & vision and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Respect – value and respect other people’s knowledge, experience and skills. Listen and act on feedback, be fair and kind. Promote independence.
Compassionate, high quality care – patients are respected and are equal partners in their care. Team goals are patient centred and improvements bottom up.
Innovation for excellence – empower and listen to staff, try new ideas and be brave. Research, upskill and champion digital technology. Set the gold standard.
Integrated partnership/teamwork – All staff work together and learn from each other. Strengthen team work via team events and buddying. Align IT systems and uniform.
Person centred care – Involve patients in service co design and make it easy for feedback to be given. Ensure safe staffing levels, reduce waiting lists and ensure GPs are involved in our service improvements.
