Job summary
Cancer services for children are evolving rapidly, and children are surviving longer with new, complex presentations managed between specialist centres and primarycare. We are looking for an experienced Band 6/ Band 7 Physiotherapist with aspecial interest in Paediatric Cancer, to join our dynamic, forward thinking andfriendly Paediatric Physiotherapy team. An exciting opportunity as Cancer and SCT services at GOSH expand; incorporating research and adoption of noveltherapies alongside the building of the new Cancer Centre at GOSH.You will be based across the Cancer inpatient and daycare wards, and also the Immunology and Stem Cell Transplant Unit. Be able to work flexibly in a fast paced and busy clinical environment, and be able to promote good health andwellbeing. Paediatric Cancer experience is essential and you must be passionate about providing a high quality tertiary service to children, young people (0- 18 years) and their families requiring Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant care.Experience of Paediatric Oncology/Stem Cell Transplantation and acute neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation of children, good communication skills and excellent team working abilities are essential for this post. Additionalexpertise and experience in respiratory management of a complex child, equipment/orthotic provision, and management of musculoskeletal presentations andfatigue will also be required.
Main duties of the job
- To be a physiotherapy clinical expert in the management of paediatric Oncology, Immunology and SCT patients for inpatient, and outpatient paediatric services - both acutely during treatment, and after treatment in Long Term Follow Up clinics.
- To deliver treatment based on advanced theoretical and practical knowledge including appropriate highly specialist skills. Knowledge of splinting, orthotics and equipment provision is essential.
- To be responsible for evaluating patient progress with the use of appropriate outcome measures and goal setting tools. To reassess and alter treatment programmes as required
- To provide supervision and clinical support to the rotational band 6 physiotherapy staff, physiotherapy assistants and students to meet individual and service needs.
- Deliver expert education internally and externally (locally, nationally and internationally) to multiprofessional groups.
- To work with the Band 8a Physiotherapist in the team and assist in the clinical pathway deliverance and service development within the Oncology, Haematology, Immunology and BMT paediatric physiotherapy services at GOSH, helping to shape these servicesappropriately to respond to growing & changing clinical landscapes and the development of more advanced care option
- A flexible approach to working and will require the post holder to be an active member of the on-call, weekend duty rotas including cover of statutory and public holidays and working as a lone physiotherapy practitioner at night.
About us
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.
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at relevant courses
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and relevant Clinical Interest Groups e.g. APCP, CCLG
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Broad grounding in physiotherapy within an NHS setting, understanding the implications of professional issues/NHS reforms.
- Considerable post-graduate experience in paediatric physiotherapy including complex disability neurology, MSK and respiratory
- Highly specialised knowledge paediatric physiotherapy with knowledge and clinical experience in paediatric haematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant.
- Knowledge of functional and developmental assessments, adaptive equipment and orthotics to improve function
- Knowledge of audit, research methodology and clinical governance
- Supervision of physiotherapist, students and assistants
- assistants E A/I Ability to undertake on call and weekend duties including being resident if required to meet 30 min on call response time
Desirable
- Experience of organising input into relevant specific units and general running of physiotherapy department
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise workload using time management and delegation skills
- Ability to show tact and to manage boundaries
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and recognise the additional stresses of patients/carers dealing with a cancer diagnosis
- Able to motivate and develop others
- Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures of children, young people, families and vulnerable adults.
- Good teaching and presentation skills to other staff members
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT skills, including excel and databases
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at relevant courses
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and relevant Clinical Interest Groups e.g. APCP, CCLG
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Broad grounding in physiotherapy within an NHS setting, understanding the implications of professional issues/NHS reforms.
- Considerable post-graduate experience in paediatric physiotherapy including complex disability neurology, MSK and respiratory
- Highly specialised knowledge paediatric physiotherapy with knowledge and clinical experience in paediatric haematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant.
- Knowledge of functional and developmental assessments, adaptive equipment and orthotics to improve function
- Knowledge of audit, research methodology and clinical governance
- Supervision of physiotherapist, students and assistants
- assistants E A/I Ability to undertake on call and weekend duties including being resident if required to meet 30 min on call response time
Desirable
- Experience of organising input into relevant specific units and general running of physiotherapy department
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise workload using time management and delegation skills
- Ability to show tact and to manage boundaries
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and recognise the additional stresses of patients/carers dealing with a cancer diagnosis
- Able to motivate and develop others
- Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures of children, young people, families and vulnerable adults.
- Good teaching and presentation skills to other staff members
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT skills, including excel and databases
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 for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
