We have a vacancy for a Maternity Cover, Full Time, Band 7 Physiotherapist to take a senior role in the Neuromuscular Team.
The Dubowitz Neuromuscular Service is the largest Paediatric Neuromuscular Service in the country taking children from all over the UK and abroad for diagnosis and on-going assessment and management. The work is mainly clinic based but children can be seen on the wards when admitted for specialist treatments, with respiratory problems, for orthopaedic surgery and for hydrotherapy and rehabilitation. While we are part of neurosciences, there is an emphasis on musculoskeletal problems, with contracture management, splinting and orthotics being important adjuncts to our work.
The team currently comprises of a Band 8, 4 x Band 7s (3 part time), one rotational and one non-rotational Band 6 and a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant.
We are part of the wider Physiotherapy Department and Neuromuscular Teams. Within Neuromuscular there is a major emphasis on teaching and research with 4 Research Physiotherapists with whom we work closely.
We frequently take undergraduate and post graduate students and visiting therapists from the UK and abroad. There are many opportunities to teach and attend conferences in Neuromuscular and related fields.
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.