Job overview

You will join a multidisciplinary orthopaedic team inclusive of orthopaedic surgeons, clinical nurse specialists, occupational therapists, play specialists and psychologists. You will specialize in the in and out patient management of children within the limb reconstruction service. You will be intergral to the pre-operative assessment clinics, preparing patients and families for upcoming orthopaedic surgery. Post operatively you will take a leading role in their rehabilitation and discharge on to local physiotherapy services. You will work alongside the surgeon or lead physiotherapist in outpatient clinics, providing ongoing information and advice to local teams. The caseload includes a vast variety of complex conditions and treatment of children with both congenital and acquired limb deformities.
The post additionally offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced advanced physiotherapy practitioners working in Physiotherapy led outpatient clinics. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and clinical effectiveness with regular in-service training and a comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure. The post holder will additionally be required to support and supervise Band 6 rotational staff within the Orthopaedic team.
Previous clinical experience working within paediatric orthopaedics is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

To provide a highly specialised physiotherapy service to children attending GOSH under the care of the orthopaedic service and, in particular, the limb reconstruction unit. To collaborate with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team (MDT), within GOSH and externally, to plan, deliver and evaluate all aspects of the patient journey. This is inclusive of outpatient consultant led clinics, pre operative assessment, post operative inpatient management, through to discharge home and ongoing follow ups.

To provide specialist physiotherapy assessments and treatment progression to patients attending orthopaedic consultant led out-patient clinics. Where appropriate this will include physiotherapy management and advice to the orthopaedic MDT and community therapy services.
To undertake a leading role in evaluating and developing the physiotherapy service to all patients under the care of the limb reconstruction unit.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form an accurate physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive discharge plans.

To be proactive in advancing the profile / credibility and reputation of Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy within the trust and nationally.
To supervise and support junior staff (Band 6 and assistants) with the in patient management of post operative orthopaedic and more specifically limb reconstruction patients.

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.