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Physical Therapy Lead

Full time - 35 hours per week, Term-time plus (6 weeks) - Pay Range - Scale 7 Points 19-24 (actual salary £29,315 - £32,508)
Location: Southview School, Witham, CM8
Pupil roll: 120
Reporting to: The Head Teacher/School Leadership

WE CONSIDER VISITS TO THE SCHOOL ESSENTIAL PRIOR TO AN APPLICATION.

Are you a passionate and experienced qualified Physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and shape innovative practice in a supportive school environment?

Southview School is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled qualified Physiotherapist to work as our Physical Therapy Lead (PTL) to manage our physiotherapy provision and drive whole-school physical development. This is a new role, and, as such, facilitates the opportunity to work with school leaders in developing a bespoke role to best suit the needs of our cohort.

What you'll do:

• Lead a team of Specialist Therapy Assistants delivering high-quality physiotherapy and physical interventions, working directly with children and students where appropriate.
• Develop and monitor individual physiotherapy plans linked to EHCP outcomes.
• Deliver direct clinical intervention, assessment and review for pupils with complex needs.
• Liaise with families, staff, external health professionals and the Local Authority.
• Work closely with the local NHS healthcare provider and other partners to ensure excellent clinical governance.
• Contribute to whole-school planning, staff training and policy development.
• Play a key role in evaluating the role and supporting future Trust-wide roll-out.

What we offer:

• Term-time plus six week contract.
• Supportive multi-disciplinary environment.
• Close partnership with the local NHS provider and external professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and service design.
• Potential to shape practice across the Trust.
• Clinical supervision.

About you:

• Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration and relevant experience working with children with complex needs.
• Confident in clinical reasoning, and able to work collaboratively in an education setting.

How to apply:

To find out more, or for an informal chat please contact Julie Cornell on 01376 503505.

WE CONSIDER VISITS TO THE SCHOOL ESSENTIAL PRIOR TO AN APPLICATION.

Southview School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Southview School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Information about the School

Southview is a special school for students aged from 3-19 years with physical and neurological impairments. Southview School has an Ofsted rating of Outstanding in all areas across the whole school.

Southview is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.