Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
* Degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy
* Health Professionals Council Registration
* Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Desirable criteria
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups ACPRC/APCP
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* 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 criteria
* Understanding of professional development issues and NHS reform, legal and professional issues of child protection, inclusion, privacy & data protection
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* 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