Clinical Research Physiotherapist

The paediatric neuromuscular centre at the GOSH Institute of Child Health is one of the largest in Europe, with more than 2,000 patients seen each year. Several experimental therapeutic approaches are being developed for spinal muscular atrophy and other neuromuscular conditions including TNT myopathy, Nemaline myopathy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

It is essential to initiate and continue these trials with validated outcome measures delivered by consistent staff with appropriate reliability training. The diverse range of patients means there is opportunity for development of skills and knowledge supported by our clinical and education teams.

This is a part-time post to support the delivery of the TREATIN and to coordinate with colleagues and deliver Physiotherapy support for a portfolio of Neuromuscular clinical trials including the SMA REACH. The Clinical Research Physiotherapist will lead the clinical delivery of the TREATIN study, and provide Physiotherapy support for Clinical Trials across other Neuromuscular conditions.

The post holder will have the opportunity to explore their own project/case-load and to provide cross-cover or support to fellow research physiotherapists working on studies involving other neuromuscular conditions. The successful applicant will be working with international neuromuscular expert physiotherapists and physicians and the opportunity to both attend and present their work at national or international conferences.

The post holder will be an active participant in the Physiotherapy Service at GOSH and will collaborate with the clinical Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Team but will be based in ICH. This post holder will be responsible for sharing knowledge and providing clinical training to the neuromuscular research physiotherapy team.

The post holder must hold a Degree or equivalent qualification in physiotherapy and possess current Health & Care Professions Council registration. It is essential that the post holder has previous experience as a Paediatric Physiotherapist at a Band 6/7 level.

The post holder must have the ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team and have good listening and communication skills across the age range.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is an acute specialist paediatric hospital with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions.

We believe our people are the head, the heart, the hands and the face of GOSH. Being part of our team is incredibly rewarding and you will be doing something extraordinary to the lives of the children and young people we care for.

GOSH is a challenging, complex and inspiring place to work. Each and every day our people come together to support each other to deliver excellent patient care, often working to help our patients and their families navigate through demanding processes and difficult decisions.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer and welcome applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK.