Respiratory Physiotherapist in Long-Term Ventilation and CF
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to fill a new Band 7 post within the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Team at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist or an existing Band 7 Therapist, with a specialist interest in Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy to join our dynamic, forward thinking, and friendly team.
The team consists of two Band 8 Physiotherapists, seven Band 7's, two static Band 6's and two general rotational Band 6 Physiotherapists, with a Band 4 Assistant.
Main duties of the job
This post is based across the Respiratory Ward and Transitional Care Unit, and has responsibility for leading the Respiratory Physiotherapy Service on the Transitional Care Unit. It will involve providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to general respiratory patients, cystic fibrosis patients, and long-term ventilated patients. Together with providing neurodevelopmental input to long-term ventilated patients on the transitional care unit.
Experience in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy including cystic fibrosis and long-term ventilation is essential. You must have specialist knowledge of respiratory adjuncts and airway clearance techniques.
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.
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
* Our Always values
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
* Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace
* Degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy
* Health Professionals Council Registration
* Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups e.g. ACPRC, ACPCF
Experience/Knowledge
* Postgraduate experience with considerable experience in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy including general respiratory, CF, NMD and LTV
* Previous experience of audit and research
* Knowledge of respiratory adjuncts and ACT, use of cough assist, as well as set up and teaching
* Teaching to patients, families, other staff members and presentation experience
Skills/Abilities
* Highly advanced clinical skills in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy
* Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
* Lecturing and presentation skills
* Able to prioritise workload using time management and delegation skills
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to motivate and develop others
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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-CCS-6939177
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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