Job summary
As a pelvic health physiotherapist working at band 7 level you will have a varied caseload of patients, working with other senior clinicians to deliver, co-ordinate and evaluate the Women's Health physiotherapy service.
You will work to the highest standards to facilitate evidence-based patient care, playing a key role in implementing, facilitating and developing physiotherapy best practice line with Local and National Guidelines.
You will be responsible for your own clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner, using advanced, specialised assessment of pelvic health patients including those with highly complex presentations.
Main duties of the job
Maintain high standards of clinical work by undertaking highly skilled specialist assessments of patients, including those with highly complex presentations with gynaecological and musculoskeletal obstetric conditions and where appropriate, be able to complete internal vaginal and anorectal assessments.
Use highly specialised clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and obstetric and gynaecology expertise in determining appropriate care plan using specialist treatment skills. This can occur in situations where conflicting evidence is present.
Work closely with the MDT, providing specialised information and recommendations to them with regards to complex patient management.
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework and quality assurance programme by supervising, initiating and participating in evidence-based projects and to be responsible for implementing changes within designated team/areas and setting and monitoring standards of practice.
Assist the team lead with the day to day operational management of the pelvic health physiotherapy service and be able to flexibly plan and organise own caseload alongside this.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Previousapplicantsneednotapply.
As a skilled clinician and leader, you will be able to prove your ability to assist in the education, training and supervision of less experienced Physiotherapy staff as well as other allied health and medical colleagues.Allied to your clinical work will be managerial and administrative duties, which will include the operational management of the lower limb group-based rehabilitation services.
You will have responsibility for supervising and appraising junior staff and for mentoring student physiotherapists. You will be well supported in all your roles by our Senior Leadership Team which consists of Heads of Service, Consultant Physiotherapists, Clinical Specialists and other Band 7 Therapists.
Please note when applying that all essential and desirable criteria will be assessed via your personal statement only please do not type your roles and responsibilities in the previous employment sections.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Previousapplicantsneednotapply.
As a skilled clinician and leader, you will be able to prove your ability to assist in the education, training and supervision of less experienced Physiotherapy staff as well as other allied health and medical colleagues.Allied to your clinical work will be managerial and administrative duties, which will include the operational management of the lower limb group-based rehabilitation services.
You will have responsibility for supervising and appraising junior staff and for mentoring student physiotherapists. You will be well supported in all your roles by our Senior Leadership Team which consists of Heads of Service, Consultant Physiotherapists, Clinical Specialists and other Band 7 Therapists.
Please note when applying that all essential and desirable criteria will be assessed via your personal statement only please do not type your roles and responsibilities in the previous employment sections.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within MSK Physiotherapy, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
Desirable
- Member of a special interest group
- Clinical leadership course
- Completion of post-registration course in pelvic health
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a pelvic health physiotherapist with competent pelvic health skills.
- Experience and ability of working in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of teaching both uni and multi-disciplinary staff with experience of high-quality presentations.
- Experience of supervision and clinical education of a broad range of clinicians and students
- Experience of clinical and managerial leadership, including undertaking staff appraisal.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of outpatients with a wide variety of complex MSK diagnoses
- Demonstrates evidence of well developed assessment and treatment skills in obstetric and gynaecological physiotherapy e.g. vaginal and rectal examinations, awareness of the importance of working effectively & efficiently as part of a MDT
- Highly specialist knowledge & experience of an assessment and management of inpatients on a gynaecology and obstetric ward.
- Understands importance of audit; able to apply audit processes.
- Demonstrates understanding of principles and practice of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management.
- Able to use IT to disseminate information e.g. e-mail, Power Point, and Excel.
Communication
Essential
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Demonstrates good time management and organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Experience of managing a team including supervision and appraisal
- Communicates with colleagues, patients and carers using a variety of communication methods and has an empathetic manner
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, and skills for Health and maintains own Portfolio
- Experience of training student physiotherapists and the support and development of post graduate staff including supervision and PDR reviews
- Teaching on relevant courses/IST
- Experience reflective in practice
- Prioritises own workload
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within MSK Physiotherapy, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
Desirable
- Member of a special interest group
- Clinical leadership course
- Completion of post-registration course in pelvic health
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a pelvic health physiotherapist with competent pelvic health skills.
- Experience and ability of working in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of teaching both uni and multi-disciplinary staff with experience of high-quality presentations.
- Experience of supervision and clinical education of a broad range of clinicians and students
- Experience of clinical and managerial leadership, including undertaking staff appraisal.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of outpatients with a wide variety of complex MSK diagnoses
- Demonstrates evidence of well developed assessment and treatment skills in obstetric and gynaecological physiotherapy e.g. vaginal and rectal examinations, awareness of the importance of working effectively & efficiently as part of a MDT
- Highly specialist knowledge & experience of an assessment and management of inpatients on a gynaecology and obstetric ward.
- Understands importance of audit; able to apply audit processes.
- Demonstrates understanding of principles and practice of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management.
- Able to use IT to disseminate information e.g. e-mail, Power Point, and Excel.
Communication
Essential
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Demonstrates good time management and organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Experience of managing a team including supervision and appraisal
- Communicates with colleagues, patients and carers using a variety of communication methods and has an empathetic manner
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, and skills for Health and maintains own Portfolio
- Experience of training student physiotherapists and the support and development of post graduate staff including supervision and PDR reviews
- Teaching on relevant courses/IST
- Experience reflective in practice
- Prioritises own workload
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lower Ground Floor Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCLH
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
