(Salary equivalent to NHS Band 6)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our multi-disciplinary team on a part-time basis, supporting children and young people with complex physical and medical needs. The role is advertised as 25 hours per week, term time only; we are committed to flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking working hours and days to support work–life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
This role offers the opportunity to deliver high quality, evidence-based
physiotherapy practice within a specialist school environment. As part of an
embedded multi-disciplinary team (MDT) you’ll collaborate daily with education,
nursing, care and therapy colleagues in a planned, proactive environment
enjoying senior autonomy.
The role will be responsible for managing a defined case load, contributing
to students’ physical development, independence and participation across
education and residential settings. You will build long term therapeutic
relationships and see the impact of your work over time. Further
responsibilities will include providing clinical supervision, mentoring and
support to therapy assistants and contributing to service development and
improvement initiatives.
About You:
We welcome applicants who have experience with complex paediatric needs,
are confident managing a caseload independently and working with
multi-disciplinary teams (MDT). You will be committed to continued professional
development in line with the HCPC and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
standards.
Why Join Us:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist seeking
a flexible, part time senior role to further develop their career within a
supportive, collaborative therapy team and school environment.
We will be reviewing applications as they are
submitted, therefore we strongly recommend applying early. Please be aware that
the advert may close before the specified date depending on the number of
applications received.
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all. For shortlisted candidates references will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)
Human Resources
01959567841
vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk
Valence School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
