Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced physiotherapist to lead our Neuromuscular Physiotherapy team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic team leader who can drive the service forward through the evolving and advancing field of neuromuscular medicine.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide highly specialist assessment skills for children and young people with a range of Neuromuscular disorders from across the UK.
  • Use expert knowledge of evidence-based treatment options and/or consensus on best practice to recommend treatment/management plans for local therapists.
  • Lead the clinical physiotherapy team, providing expert teaching, clinical supervision, and operational management of the team.
  • Work with the neuromuscular physiotherapy team, wider multidisciplinary team, and Head of Service in developing the physiotherapy service.
About Us

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust 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. We foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Key Requirements
  • Extensive postgraduate experience in paediatric physiotherapy as a lead clinician within a specialist service.
  • Experience of working with a neuromuscular caseload, including those with severe complex needs and comorbidities.
  • Experience of representing physiotherapy within the context of multidisciplinary care.
  • Experience of the application of physiotherapy in different cultural contexts and actively promoting anti-racism and inclusive practice.
  • Previous training in and/or experience of working within specialist neuromuscular services.
  • Experience in interpreting gait analysis, prescribing orthotics, and contracture management.
  • Understanding of professional development issues and NHS reform, legal and professional issues of child protection, inclusion, privacy, and data protection.
  • Experience of teaching or training.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • Experience of working with children and families in a wide range of settings, including community multidisciplinary teams, education, and social care.
  • Experience of leading on clinical research, audit, or service development.
Skills and Abilities
  • Expert advanced clinical skills in assessment, treatment, and management of Neuromuscular conditions.
  • Team leadership and management skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a specialist multidisciplinary team.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Organisational and management skills.
  • Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional, and academic settings.
  • Excellent lecturing and presentation skills.


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