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.
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.
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
