# Respiratory Physiotherapist - Cystic Fibrosis & Long-Term Ventilation > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/respiratory-physiotherapist-cystic-fibrosis-and-long-term-ventilation/c264d719-1409-4028-9286-6a6067272ce3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/respiratory-physiotherapist-cystic-fibrosis-and-long-term-ventilation/c264d719-1409-4028-9286-6a6067272ce3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T16:13:09.014Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Great_Ormond_Street/Great_Ormond_Street_Hospital_Children_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy-v8004020 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8004020?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gosh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Documents - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 108.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2815) - [diversity and inclusion (pdf, 166.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2485) - [respiratory physiotherapist in cf and ltv job description and personal specification (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10304056) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.