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Respiratory Physiotherapist in Cystic Fibrosis and Long-Term Ventilation (Band 7) Permanent position, 1.0WTE
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to fill a band 7 post within the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy team at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 6 physiotherapist or an existing band 7 therapist, with a specialist interest in cystic fibrosis and long-term ventilation to join our dynamic, forward thinking, and friendly team. The team consists of a band 8 team lead physiotherapist, eight band 7’s, a static band 6’s and two general rotational band 6 physiotherapists, with a band 4 assistant.
This post provides a highly specialised respiratory physiotherapy service to children with cystic fibrosis and those requiring long-term ventilation. Alongside neurodevelopmental input to long-term ventilated patients. Knowledge of airway clearance techniques, mechanical insufflation/exsufflation and non-invasive ventilation is essential, together with experience of educating and training family/care givers.
If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Emma Shkurka at [email protected] or alternatively 02074059200, bleep 1042.
Main duties of the job
- To provide highly specialist respiratory physiotherapy assessment and treatment to general respiratory patients, cystic fibrosis patients, and long-term ventilated patients, on inpatient wards, clinics and the transitional care unit.
- To lead the respiratory physiotherapy service on the transitional care unit.
- To provide neurodevelopmental input to long-term ventilated patients on the transitional care unit.
- To take an active role in discharge planning and facilitation for complex, long-term ventilated patients.
- To work as part of the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy team, providing cross cover and support to other areas as required.
Detailed job description and main 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
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Highly advanced clinical skills in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy
- Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
- Lecturing and presentation skills
- Able to prioritise workload using time management and delegation skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and develop others
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Broad postgraduate physiotherapy experience, with considerable experience in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy including general respiratory, Cystic fibrosis, and Long-term ventilation.
- Knowledge of general principles of paediatric physiotherapy with advanced knowledge in paediatric cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
- Knowledge of respiratory adjuncts including mechanical insufflation/exsufflation, NIV and airway clearance techniques.
- Experience of educating care givers to complete prescribed airway clearance techniques, including MI:E.
- Experience of providing neurodevelopmental assessment and management
- Experience of audit and research, demonstrating service improvement/change to practice
Desirable
- Experience of being involved in complex discharges
- Experience working on a paediatric/neonatal intensive care unit
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy
- Health Professionals Council Registration
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups e.g. ACPRC/APCP
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This advert is for Respiratory Physiotherapist - Cystic Fibrosis & Long-Term Ventilation with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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