Job summary
We are looking for motivated, kind and enthusiastic Physiotherapists who are keen to specialise in Paediatrics'. The post is rotational and involves 8 month rotations across many different specialties within the Trust. There are many opportunities to develop knowledge and skills including opportunities in teaching and research.
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.
Main duties of the job
The department is integrated with the Occupational Therapy Team and provides great opportunities for MDT working. The rotations available include areas such a Neurology, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Rheumatology and Oncology to name a few.
If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in providing expert physiotherapy to children and young people then this post is ideal.
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
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional Qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
Desirable
- Member of ACPC or relevant special interest group
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Broad grounding in physiotherapy rotations in orthopaedics, neurology and respiratory at Band 5 level
- Knowledge of common paediatric conditions and their treatment
- Working with children and their families
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Proven experience of acute respiratory care
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 level and of working in paediatrics at postgraduate level
- Understanding of professional development issues and NHS reform
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional Qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
Desirable
- Member of ACPC or relevant special interest group
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Broad grounding in physiotherapy rotations in orthopaedics, neurology and respiratory at Band 5 level
- Knowledge of common paediatric conditions and their treatment
- Working with children and their families
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Proven experience of acute respiratory care
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 level and of working in paediatrics at postgraduate level
- Understanding of professional development issues and NHS reform
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 Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
