Job summary
The paediatric neuromuscular centre at the GOSH Institute of Child Health is one of the largest in Europe, with more than 2,000 patients seen each year. A number of experimental therapeutic approaches are being developed for spinal muscular atrophy and other neuromuscular conditions and it is essential that all these trials have validated outcome measures. The diverse range of patients means that there is plenty of opportunity for development of skills and knowledge and this is supported by our education and senior nursing teams. The experience and specialist knowledge within the clinical and research teams ensures the delivery of an excellent standard of clinical care and provides a whole host of learning opportunities. This is a part-time post to support the delivery of the SMA REACH Network and to coordinate and deliver Physiotherapy input to the SMA REACH portfolio of Neuromuscular clinical trials. We plan to move to a model with a full-time role in the future as funding and skill-mix allows.
Main duties of the job
This position of Clinical Research Physiotherapist will lead the clinical delivery of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) studies, and on the Physiotherapy support for Clinical Trials across other Neuromuscular conditions. It will involve completion of SMA clinical trial protocols and specific projects related to SMA, including development and validation of functional scales and other novel outcome measures as well as to analysis of SMA natural history data and supervision of staff. The post-holder will work within the national SMA network (SMA REACH UK) promoting teaching and implementation of standard of care in SMA as well as facilitating robust and meaningful data collection. The post holder will have the opportunity to explore their own project/case-load and to provide cross-cover or support to fellow research physiotherapists working on studies involving other neuromuscular conditions. The successful applicant will be working with international neuromuscular expert physiotherapists and physicians, in particular with the US SMA Network (PNCRN) and the Italian Network, as part of the international SMA consortium (iSMAc); the post holder will have the opportunity to both attend and present their work at national and international conferences, for which support will be provided.
About us
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is an acute specialist paediatric hospital with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions.Most of the children we care for are referred from other hospitals throughout the UK and overseas. There are 60 nationally recognised clinical specialities at GOSH; the UK's widest range of specialist health services for children on one site.
We believe our people are the head, the heart, the hands and the face of GOSH. Being part of our team is incredibly rewarding and you will be doing something extraordinary to the lives of the children and young people we care for.
GOSH is a challenging, complex and inspiring place to work. Each and every day our people come together to support each other to deliver excellent patient care, often working to help our patients and their families navigate through demanding processes and difficult decisions.
Creating a working environment where all our people are valued for who they are as well as what they do, and where they enjoy their work and coming into work, is everybody's job and is in everybody's interests.
As a Trust we are committed to ensuring all our people are well led and well managed, but also, supported, developed and empowered to be, and do, their best.
Job description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- Our Always values o Always welcoming
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and relevant Clinical Interest group(s) eg APCP
- Post Graduate qualification or study being undertaken
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Broad grounding as a qualified physiotherapist within an NHS setting
- Considerable Post-graduate experience in paediatric physiotherapy
- Experience of teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding reseource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of paediatric neuromuscular disorders with expertise in area of special interest
- Previous experience of working in clinical trials
- Previous experience in a tertiary centre and the relationships with local services
- Experience of audit, research methodology, clinical governance and GCP
- Experience of use and development of functional outcome measures
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise workload using time management and delegation skills
- Computer literate, including excel and databases and knowledge of analysis software
- Highly advanced skills in assessment and treatment of paediatric neurology and musculoskeletal and/or paediatric neuromuscular conditions
- Able to motivate and develop others, junior colleagues, children and families
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills to other staff members
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills across the age ranges and ability to work with and teach patients and families
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values o Always welcoming
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and relevant Clinical Interest group(s) eg APCP
- Post Graduate qualification or study being undertaken
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Broad grounding as a qualified physiotherapist within an NHS setting
- Considerable Post-graduate experience in paediatric physiotherapy
- Experience of teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding reseource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of paediatric neuromuscular disorders with expertise in area of special interest
- Previous experience of working in clinical trials
- Previous experience in a tertiary centre and the relationships with local services
- Experience of audit, research methodology, clinical governance and GCP
- Experience of use and development of functional outcome measures
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise workload using time management and delegation skills
- Computer literate, including excel and databases and knowledge of analysis software
- Highly advanced skills in assessment and treatment of paediatric neurology and musculoskeletal and/or paediatric neuromuscular conditions
- Able to motivate and develop others, junior colleagues, children and families
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills to other staff members
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills across the age ranges and ability to work with and teach patients and families
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
