Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatric Neuromuscular Disorders

The team currently comprises of a band 8, one full time and three part time band 7s, one rotational and one non-rotational (this post) band 6 and band 4 physiotherapists. We are part of the wider physiotherapy department and neuromuscular teams. Within neuromuscular there is a major emphasis on teaching and research with 4 research physiotherapists with whom we work closely. We frequently take undergraduate and post graduate students and visiting therapists from the UK and abroad. There are many opportunities to teach and attend conferences in neuromuscular and related fields.

We have a vacancy for a 0.9 FTE band 6 physiotherapist to take a senior role in the neuromuscular team. The Dubowitz Neuromuscular Service is the largest paediatric neuromuscular service in the country taking children from all over the UK and abroad for diagnosis and on-going assessment and management. The work is mainly clinic based but children can be seen on the wards when admitted for specialist treatments, with respiratory problems, for orthopaedic surgery and for hydrotherapy and rehabilitation. While we are part of neurosciences, there is an emphasis on musculoskeletal problems, with contracture management, splinting and orthotics being important adjuncts to our work., 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