Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Neuromuscular Disorders

Great Ormond Street Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare institution is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to lead the Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Team. The role involves providing specialist assessments for children with neuromuscular disorders and leading a dedicated clinical team. The ideal candidate will have advanced clinical skills, extensive experience in paediatric physiotherapy, and a strong commitment to promoting inclusive practice. This role offers significant professional development opportunities in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive post graduate experience in paediatric physiotherapy as a lead clinician within a specialist service.
• Experience with a neuromuscular caseload, including severe complex needs.
• Experience in a multicultural framework, promoting anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Team.
• Provide specialist assessments and treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills in assessment and management of Neuromuscular conditions

Team leadership

Advanced communication skills

Organisational skills

Lecturing and presentation skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy

Health Professional Council Registration

Higher degree or appropriate post graduate training

Job description

Job overview

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. You 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

You will provide highly specialist assessment skills for children and young people with a range of Neuromuscular disorders from across the UK. You will use expert knowledge of evidence-based treatment options and / or consensus on best practice to recommend treatment / management plans for the local therapists. You will also be responsible for leading the clinical Physiotherapy Team, providing expert teaching, clinical supervision and operational management of the team.

You will work with the Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Team , wider MDT and Head of Service in developing the Physiotherapy Service.

Working for our organisation

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.

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

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

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

Academic / Professional qualification / Training

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Experience / Knowledge

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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