Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Pelvic Health Team at UHBW NHS Foundation Trust (CQC rated Good). This is fixed-term, part time post, based betweenSt. Michaels Hospital and Bristol Royal infirmary.
The Pelvic Health Team covers a range of work including; pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, continence (female and male), pelvic pain conditions and obstetric ward cover. The post holder will work closely with the rest of the pelvic health therapy team as well as the wider multidisciplinary team and musculoskeletal teams. Previous experience in pelvic health is desirable.
You will be supported by highly skilled and experienced band 7s, the wider MSK team and the Adult Therapies MSK Pathway and Divisional Lead. You will have the opportunity to participate in a robust in-service-training .
This is an exciting time to join the Pelvic Health Team. The local integrated care system of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) has been awarded the status of an Early Implementer for the NHS England maternity transformation project aiming to improve prevention, identification, and treatment of 'mild to moderate' pelvic floor dysfunction following birth.
At the point of interview, there may be additional hours and fixed term roles available at this level within the Pelvic Health Team at UHBW.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 Physiotherapists are experienced clinicians - having completed the core rotations as a Band 5 Physiotherapist. The post-holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and managing their own patient caseload within a speciality team, with the support and mentoring of senior specialist physiotherapists. They will supervise and train junior members of staff, Technical Instructors and Students as required. The post-holder will work within the Pelvic Health Team as part of the Musculoskeletal Therapy service
Working patterns include late working shifts and may include weekend working.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Health and Care Professions Council registered
- A variety of experience in core areas as post graduate physiotherapist i.e. musculoskeletal, Trauma & Orthopaedics, respiratory and neurological dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
- Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecology Physiotherapy Network - Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: female urinary dysfunction - entry level course or similar
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Clinical Supervision of students and assistant staff
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Experience of working with patients with pelvic health conditions such as pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, continence issues or pelvic pain conditions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical and Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
- Presentation Skills
- Knowledge of clinical Governance and its application to Physiotherapy
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Competent Information Technology skills
- Leadership Skills
- Experience of supervision of other staff e.g. assistants/technical instructors
Desirable
- Ability to effect and manage change
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Health and Care Professions Council registered
- A variety of experience in core areas as post graduate physiotherapist i.e. musculoskeletal, Trauma & Orthopaedics, respiratory and neurological dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
- Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecology Physiotherapy Network - Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: female urinary dysfunction - entry level course or similar
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Clinical Supervision of students and assistant staff
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Experience of working with patients with pelvic health conditions such as pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, continence issues or pelvic pain conditions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical and Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
- Presentation Skills
- Knowledge of clinical Governance and its application to Physiotherapy
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Competent Information Technology skills
- Leadership Skills
- Experience of supervision of other staff e.g. assistants/technical instructors
Desirable
- Ability to effect and manage change
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).
