About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to fill a Band 7 post within the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Team at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist or an existing Band 7 Therapist, with a specialist interest in neuromuscular respiratory physiotherapy to join our dynamic, forward thinking, and friendly team.
The team consists of a Band 8 Team Lead Physiotherapist, eight Band 7's, a static Band 6 and two general Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapists, with a Band 4 Assistant.
Main duties of the job
This post provides a highly specialised respiratory physiotherapy service to children, both inpatients and outpatients at GOSH, with Neuromuscular disorders. Knowledge of mechanical insufflation/exsufflation, non-invasive ventilation and other airway clearance techniques is essential, together with experience of eucating and training family/care givers.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
Degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy Health Professionals Council Registration Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Desirable
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups e.g. ACPRC/APCP
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Substantial post graduate experience with at least 3 years in paediatrics, including respiratory Knowledge of general principles of paediatric physiotherapy with advanced knowledge in paediatric cardiorespiratory physiotherapy Knowledge of mechanical insufflation/exsufflation, NIV and airway clearance techniques. Experience of educating care givers to complete prescribed airway clearance techniques, including MI:E. Organising physiotherapy input into a relevant, specific clinical unit and contributing to the general running of a physiotherapy department. Supervision of physiotherapists, students and assistants Previous experience of Audit Knowledge of principles of research through practice and experience
Desirable
Understanding of professional development issues and NHS reform, legal and professional issues of child protection, inclusion, privacy & data protection
Skills/Abilities Essential
Highly advanced clinical skills in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team Lecturing and presentation skills Able to prioritise workload using time management and delegation skills Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to motivate and develop others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)