Paediatric Physiotherapist - Band 6
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Paediatric Physiotherapist - Band 6
Children’s Team - Langside School
Closing Date: Monday 11th May
We are a values-driven charitable organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people with PMLD/complex needs with long term physical disabilities and their families. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team.
Based at: Langside School, Poole, BH12 5BN.
More about the role…
What will you be doing?
Provide an effective physiotherapy service by assessing pupils, setting goals, and managing a clinical caseload.
Plan and deliver tailored physiotherapy programmes in partnership with pupils, families, and school staff.
Offer training and advice to staff and carers, including clearly communicating complex information and contributing to review meetings.
Monitor and manage equipment needs, attend relevant visits or clinics, and support a safe, clean school environment.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and communication to support effective care.
Manage caseload, supervise assistants, and provide training and support.
Coordinate care, resources, and teamwork while following policies and contributing to service development
What are we looking for?
Qualified HCPC-registered physiotherapist with relevant degree/diploma, post-registration experience
A current full driving licence
Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in physiotherapy
Able to work in challenging situations with enthusiasm.
Creative & lateral thinker.
A commitment to the values and mission of a charitable organisation
🎧 Hear more about Physiotherapy at Langside School in episode 12 of our Reasons to Care podcast
For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults that we support and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
Please note: by submitting an application form you are agreeing to Diverse Abilities conducting a social media check - If you wish to know more about this check before applying please call 01202 718266 option 3
Benefits and bonuses
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to hundreds of retailer, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme. Click here for a full list of our rewards and benefits.
You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
We provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including bonuses, vouchers, and additional paid time off.
"Reasons to Care" will take you on a heartwarming journey, making an impact that truly matters. It’s our podcast on all things to do with working in care.
We'll dive into some uplifting stories that'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, changing lives with love, one story at a time. From speaking to those who have worked for us for years and new members of the team, through to parents and people we support, there’s lots of stories to enjoy.
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