Rotational Physiotherapist

Job title:

Rotational Physiotherapist

Company

NHS

Job description

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 jobThe 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 usGOSH 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.Date posted07 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£44,806 to £53,133 a year Inclusive per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number271-CCS-6955249Job locationsGreat Ormond Street Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation TrustLondonWC1N 3JHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 SpecificationCombined ValuesEssential

• Combined Values

Academic/Professional Qualification/TrainingEssential

• 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 KnowledgeEssential

• 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 SpecificationCombined ValuesEssential

• Combined Values

Academic/Professional Qualification/TrainingEssential

• 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 KnowledgeEssential

• 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

Expected salary

£44806 – 53133 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:53:02 GMT

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