Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Physiotherapist in Paediatric Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal pain
0.4 WTE Maternity cover - days to be agreed.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is a leading tertiary centre for children with all Rheumatological inflammatory conditions and for children with chronic pain conditions including Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This physiotherapy service provides the expert physiotherapy input into the Rheumatology and Chronic pain team. The team prides itself in supporting each therapist to grow and develop to the best of their ability.
You will need well-established paediatric musculoskeletal skills for the Band 7 post. This post is part of an existing physiotherapy service, consisting of a Band 8, two Band 7, a rotational Band 6 and three physiotherapy assistants.
You will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing this service and supporting the current staff with the service developments that are occurring. Treatments are provided individually in an outpatient setting, including physiotherapy-led clinics and as group rehabilitation sessions. Good communication skills and excellent team working abilities are essential for this post.
Great Ormond Street Hospital is located in central London close to Covent Garden and Oxford Street. The Trust values all their staff and has been awarded the Improving Working Lives Practice Plus standard. There is support for research activity and your CPD through provision of study leave and funding. There are also generous staff benefits available including subsidised accommodations.
For further information about this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact Susan Maillard, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist via email sue.maillard@gosh.nhs.uk or on 020 74059200 ext 0126 or mob 07966204615
Main duties of the job
- To undertake all aspects of your clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
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To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work.
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To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of paediatric patients with Rheumatological, musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain conditions, including those with a complex presentation, using specialised investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range of specialised treatment skills and options to formulate a programme of care.
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To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through reflective practice and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities by keeping up to date with any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
- To be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions internally and by attending external courses as appropriate
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To represent the trust externally (locally and regionally and nationally) regarding physiotherapy services provided to patients within their clinical area.
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.
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
Our always values
Essential
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
- Health Professional Council registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy /CSP or equivalent
- Membership of APCP
- Evidence of post graduate CPD
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good musculoskeletal skills - paediatric and/or adult. If adult experience - has a good understanding of working with children.
- Specialist handling and treatment skills especially in musculoskeletal conditions
- Able to motivate, support and develop others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise and delegate
- Able to work as a team member and facilitate team working
- Computer literate Able to type detailed and complex reports in the EPR system (EPIC)
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- To have experience of Rheumatology and/or Pain patients either adult or paediatric.
Desirable
- Experience in managing the complex needs of young people with pain in a MDT setting
- Ability to manage group treatment sessions
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising input to a specific unit and contributing to general departmental running.
- Managing junior staff, students and assistants
- Service development, standard setting and audit
- Advanced knowledge of paediatric Rheumatology and/or musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate with some experience in paediatrics and /or musculoskeletal physiotherapy with an emphasis on Rheumatology and/or pain management.
- Working with children and their families
- Previous experience of working in a tertiary centre
- Sound knowledge of general paediatrics
- Sound knowledge of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Research and Critical appraisal skills
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
- Health Professional Council registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy /CSP or equivalent
- Membership of APCP
- Evidence of post graduate CPD
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good musculoskeletal skills - paediatric and/or adult. If adult experience - has a good understanding of working with children.
- Specialist handling and treatment skills especially in musculoskeletal conditions
- Able to motivate, support and develop others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise and delegate
- Able to work as a team member and facilitate team working
- Computer literate Able to type detailed and complex reports in the EPR system (EPIC)
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- To have experience of Rheumatology and/or Pain patients either adult or paediatric.
Desirable
- Experience in managing the complex needs of young people with pain in a MDT setting
- Ability to manage group treatment sessions
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising input to a specific unit and contributing to general departmental running.
- Managing junior staff, students and assistants
- Service development, standard setting and audit
- Advanced knowledge of paediatric Rheumatology and/or musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate with some experience in paediatrics and /or musculoskeletal physiotherapy with an emphasis on Rheumatology and/or pain management.
- Working with children and their families
- Previous experience of working in a tertiary centre
- Sound knowledge of general paediatrics
- Sound knowledge of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Research and Critical appraisal 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
