We have a vacancy for a 0.6 FTE band 7 physiotherapist to take a senior role in the neuromuscular team. The Dubowitz Neuromuscular Service is the largest paediatric neuromuscular service in the country taking children from all over the UK and abroad for diagnosis and on-going assessment and management. The work is mainly clinic based but children can be seen on the wards when admitted for specialist treatments, with respiratory problems, for orthopaedic surgery and for hydrotherapy and rehabilitation. While we are part of neurosciences, there is an emphasis on musculoskeletal problems, with contracture management, splinting and orthotics being important adjuncts to our work.

Main duties of the job

The team currently comprises of a band 8, three part time band 7s, one rotational and one non-rotational band 6 and band 4 physiotherapists. We are part of the wider physiotherapy department and neuromuscular teams. Within neuromuscular there is a major emphasis on teaching and research with 4 research physiotherapists with whom we work closely. We frequently take undergraduate and post graduate students and visiting therapists from the UK and abroad. There are many opportunities to teach and attend conferences in neuromuscular and related fields.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values o Always welcoming

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• UK recognised degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and relevant Clinical Interest group(s) eg APCP

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Broad grounding as a qualified physiotherapist within an NHS setting
• Post-graduate experience in paediatric physiotherapy
• Understanding of professional development issues and NHS reform

Desirable

• Knowledge of paediatric neuromuscular disorders
• Previous experience in a tertiary centre and the relationships with local services
• Knowledge of audit, research methodology and clinical governance
• Experience of team and department working in physiotherapy
• Competent in techniques of hydrotherapy
• Understanding of the problems of children with muscle weakness

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise workload using time management and delegation skills
• Assessment and treatment of paediatric orthopaedic, paediatric MSK and/or paediatric neuromuscular conditions
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills across the age ranges and ability to work with and teach patients and families
• Computer literate, including excel and databases
• Confident in water

Desirable

• Able to motivate and develop others, junior colleagues, children and families
• Good teaching and presentation skills to other staff members

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

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