Job overview

A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to lead the Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Paediatric Physiotherapist with expertise in neuromuscular disorders. You will be a dynamic team leader who can drive the service forward through the evolving and advancing field of neuromuscular medicine. 

Main duties of the job

You will provide highly specialist assessment skills for children and young people with a range of Neuromuscular disorders from across the UK.  You will use expert knowledge of evidence-based treatment options and/or consensus on best practice to recommend treatment/management plans for the local therapists.  You will also be responsible for leading the clinical Physiotherapy Team, providing expert teaching, clinical supervision and operational management of the team.

You will work with the Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Team , wider MDT and Head of Service in developing the Physiotherapy Service.

Working for our organisation

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.