Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapy role within the Audiology (vestibular service) team.
This post offers an exciting and unique opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled therapist specialised in Vestibular Physiotherapy; this role will also be suitable for experienced physiotherapists with an interest in developing practice within vestibular rehabilitation. The successful applicant will take a leading role in the delivery of a comprehensive physiotherapy service including assessment and treatment of young people with a range of vestibular difficulties.
The successful postholder will have excellent communication skills and need to work well within an interdisciplinary team. This post will be offered clinical supervision by the Neurology Physiotherapy Team.
Main duties of the job
Due to an expansion of the vestibular service at GOSH, we are offering an opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join the Audiology (& Physiotherapy) Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital on a permanent basis. The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in Vestibular Physiotherapy in a unique setting. Working closely alongside the Consultant Audiovestibular Physician and Physiotherapy & Audiology teams, the postholder will help to develop a burgeoning Vestibular habilitation service.
There will be many opportunities to learn with the unique patient population found here alongside excellent CPD opportunities (Internal & External). Vestibular Physiotherapy experience is desirable. You will need appropriate UK registration. It is an exciting time to be joining the Audiology team at GOSH with the new Sight and Sound Centre in Central London that opened in 2021.
For more information please contact either Amjad Mahmood (Head of Audiology), Waheeda Pagarkar (Audiovestibular Physician) or Louisa Hill (Head of Physiotherapy) on 020 7813 8315.
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
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
Desirable
- Continued professional development -in clinical, research and leadership
- Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups eg APCP
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience in musculoskeletal and / or pain therapy within clinical experience as a senior clinician within a specialist service
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with the full range of clinical severity care settings.
- 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
- Work with children and families in a wide range of settings including community practice within MDTs, including education and social care.
- Understanding of professional development issues and NHS reform, legal and professional issues of child protection, inclusion, privacy & data protection
- Experience in interpreting gait analysis
Desirable
- Previous training in and/or experience of working within specialist audiology services.
- Experience of teaching or training.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Expert advanced clinical skills in assessment, treatment and management of Pain and Musculoskeletal conditions
- Ability to work within a specialist multi-disciplinary 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.
- Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working
- Good Lecturing and presentation skills
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values | Always welcoming | Always helpful | Always expert | Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Person Specification
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
Desirable
- Continued professional development -in clinical, research and leadership
- Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups eg APCP
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience in musculoskeletal and / or pain therapy within clinical experience as a senior clinician within a specialist service
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with the full range of clinical severity care settings.
- 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
- Work with children and families in a wide range of settings including community practice within MDTs, including education and social care.
- Understanding of professional development issues and NHS reform, legal and professional issues of child protection, inclusion, privacy & data protection
- Experience in interpreting gait analysis
Desirable
- Previous training in and/or experience of working within specialist audiology services.
- Experience of teaching or training.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Expert advanced clinical skills in assessment, treatment and management of Pain and Musculoskeletal conditions
- Ability to work within a specialist multi-disciplinary 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.
- Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working
- Good Lecturing and presentation skills
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values | Always welcoming | Always helpful | Always expert | Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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).
