Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

1 month ago

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

Job summary

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatric Neuromuscular Disorders (Band 8a)

A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced physiotherapist to lead the Neuromuscular Physiotherapy team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled paediatric physiotherapist with expertise in neuromuscular disorders. The post holder will be a dynamic team leader who can drive the service forward through the evolving and advancing field of neuromuscular medicine.

Main duties of the job

This post will provide highly specialist assessment skills for children and young people with a range of Neuromuscular disorders from across the UK. The post holder will use expert knowledge of evidence-based treatment options and/or consensus on best practice to recommend treatment/management plans for the local therapists. This post will also be responsible for leading the clinical physiotherapy team, providing expert teaching, clinical supervision and operational management of the team. They will work with the neuromuscular physiotherapy team , wider MDT and Head of Service in developing the physiotherapy service.

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.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

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

Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, Always one team Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy Health Professional Council Registration Higher degree or appropriate post graduate training to recognised equivalent level Continued professional development - in clinical and leadership

Desirable

Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and appropriate clinical interest groups eg. ACPRC

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Extensive post graduate experience in paediatric physiotherapy experience 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 working with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with the full range of clinical severity across primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Experience of representing physiotherapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care. Experience of the application of physiotherapy in different cultural contexts, of working in a multicultural framework and actively promoting anti-racism and inclusive practice Previous training in and/or experience of working within specialist neuromuscular service 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 & data protection Experience of teaching or training

Desirable

Experience of working with children and families in a wide range of settings including community MDTs, education and social care Experience of leading on clinical research, audit or service development.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

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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