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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • London

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  • You must manage your caseload autonomously, maintain clinical competency, supervise assistants, and adapt plans to meet service and patient needs.
  • You will manage your caseload autonomously, ensure service delivery, supervise assistants, engage in CPD, and contribute to teaching while adapting plans as needed.

Requirements

  • To undertake all aspects of your clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
  • To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work.
  • To accept clinical responsibility for own caseload and prioritise appropriately working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist in each area of clinical specialty is available if required.
  • Provide cover across the department during episodes of staff shortage or heavy workload to ensure service delivery.
  • To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through reflective practise and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities by keeping up to date with current clinical practise and new developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work. To undertake reflective practice and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development commensurate with your level.
  • To contribute to the teaching of physiotherapy assistants within core clinical areas in liaison with other members of the physiotherapy team.
  • Be responsible for the supervision of assistants daily.
  • To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise.

Responsibilities

  • To undertake all aspects of your clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
  • To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work.
  • To accept clinical responsibility for own caseload and prioritise appropriately working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist in each area of clinical specialty is available if required.
  • Provide cover across the department during episodes of staff shortage or heavy workload to ensure service delivery.
  • To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through reflective practise and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities by keeping up to date with current clinical practise and new developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work. To undertake reflective practice and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development commensurate with your level.
  • To contribute to the teaching of physiotherapy assistants within core clinical areas in liaison with other members of the physiotherapy team.
  • Be responsible for the supervision of assistants daily.
  • To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Rotational Physiotherapist position?

You need to be working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist or have postgraduate paediatric experience.

How many rotations are available in this role?

There are 12 rotations available across various specialities including Neurology, Haematology/Oncology, Cardiorespiratory, Neuromuscular, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Neuro-disability.

Is there support available during the rotations?

Yes, there is senior or clinical specialist staff support for all rotations, as well as good peer support from other Rotational Physiotherapists.

What continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities does the Trust offer?

The Trust offers ongoing support for CPD through an appraisal scheme, study leave, and funding for further learning and development.

Where is Great Ormond Street Hospital located?

Great Ormond Street Hospital is located in central London, close to Covent Garden and Oxford Street.

What is the Trust’s approach to diversity and inclusion?

The Trust values diversity and is committed to fostering a culture where all staff are respected and acknowledged. They welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community.

Are there any networks for staff at the Trust?

Yes, there are several staff networks including BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women's networks, which create a positive and inclusive work environment.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

You can contact Sue Maillard, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, at sue.maillard@gosh.nhs.uk for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

What are the responsibilities of the Rotational Physiotherapist?

Responsibilities include managing your own caseload, providing cover during staff shortage, supervising assistants, contributing to the teaching of physiotherapy assistants, and ensuring competency through reflective practice and CPD activities.

Are there any staff benefits associated with this role?

Yes, there are generous staff benefits including subsidised accommodations and support for research activities.

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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It aspires to offer outcomes for children in the top five in the world. The largest centre in the UK for children with heart or brain problems, and, with UCLH it is the largest centre in Europe for children with cancer. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, it works in partnership with the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH), part of University College London, and together they form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK, and one of the largest in the world. The hospital at Great Ormond Street is the only exclusively specialist children's hospital in the UK. It does not have an Accident and Emergency department and largely only accepts specialist referrals from other hospitals and community services. The population of children served by the hospital is characterised by those with multiple disabilities and/or health problems and rare and congenital (present at birth) conditions.