The Paediatric physiotherapy service works with children from 0-18 years who present with general developmental delay, disorders of movement, disabilities or illness which can be improved, controlled or alleviated by physiotherapeutic skills and/or the use of specialised equipement.
During the placement you will be based at the AHP Hub, in the Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS. Tel: 01896 827231.
Uniform
Navy trousers or tracksuit bottoms. White polo shirt or tunic. Bold branding clothes to be avoided.
Lunch/ Breaks
It would be advisable to bring your own lunch on placement, and any additional snacks required. Tea & Coffee facilities will be explained during your induction. It may be possible to access local shops/ bakers etc for lunches, but this will be very dependent on clinical commitments.
Library Access
There is an onsite library within the Borders General Hospital site, which students are able to access. As well as books and journals, the library offers computer and photocopier access. Access information will be available to all students as part of your induction.
The department has its own selection of literature which can be accessed whilst on placement.
Pre-placement Reading
It is important for this placement that you have an understanding of "normal" child development.
Some of the following may be helpful to have a look through prior to commencing placement;
- From Birth to Five Years (2005). M.D.Sheridan.
- Basic Abilities A Whole Approach - A developmental guide for children with disabilities (1994). S.Levitt. Human Horizons Series Souvenir Press Ltd.
- Paediatric Physical Therapy (1999) 3rd Edition. Tecklin, Jan Stephan. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Gross Motor Skills in Children with Downs Syndrome - A guide for Parents and Professionals. PC Winders. Woodbine House.
- National Drivers, including-Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), Ready to Act, Children and Young People Scotland Act (2014) & Currciulum for Excellence.