Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Neuromuscular Disorders

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious children's hospital is seeking a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to lead the Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Team. The candidate will provide specialist assessments and drive service development for children with neuromuscular disorders. Ideal applicants should have extensive experience in paediatric physiotherapy and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £64,156 to £71,148 per year and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive post graduate experience in paediatric physiotherapy as a lead clinician.
• Experience working with a neuromuscular caseload including severe complex needs.
• Experience in interpreting gait analysis and prescribing orthotics.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment for children and young people with Neuromuscular disorders.
• Lead the clinical Physiotherapy Team and manage service development.
• Collaborate with the Neuromuscular Team and Head of Service.

Skills

Expert advanced clinical skills in assessment

Team leadership and management skills

Advanced verbal and written communication

Organisational and management skills

Excellent Lecturing and presentation skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy

Higher degree or appropriate post graduate training

Job description

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Neuromuscular Disorders

The closing date is 04 January 2026

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.

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 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

• Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, Always one team
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• 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
• Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and appropriate clinical interest groups eg. ACPRC

Experience/Knowledge

• 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
• 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

• 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

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£64,156 to £71,148 a yearInclusive per annum pro rata