Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS trust for an enthusiastic and dynamic physiotherapist who is ready to further develop and consolidate their knowledge and skills on the assessment and management of musculoskeletal dysfunction during the childbearing year to pelvic floor dysfunction. Our work includes managing obstetric and gynae-oncology wards, musculoskeletal obstetric and pelvic floor dysfunction outpatient clinics. Additionally you will have the opportunity to lead patient education classes.
The Pelvic Health physiotherapy team works alongside the expert MSK Physiotherapy and MCATTS team's; working together with patient care, in-service training and research and service development. The service continues to grow and currently has a B8 Clinical Lead-Specialist, x3 B7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapists, Static Band 6, Rotational Band 6, Rotational Band 5 and a Static Band 4.
Main duties of the job
You will be currently working at Band 5/6 level and have some experience of working in a pelvic health physiotherapy and/or musculoskeletal setting either at undergraduate or post qualification level. You will be responsible for assisting the Highly Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist in the daily operational management of this speciality. You will be responsible for supervising and appraising Band 4 and 5 staff and physiotherapy students.
About us
We are committed to training and development of all our staff and offer a structured teaching programme. Please ensure you meet all the essential criteria for this job before applying. You must have appropriate UK professional registration and evidence of working in the NHS. We encourage part time applicants to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients referred to the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team at Guys and St Thomas Hospital trust. The post will support the clinical specialist physiotherapist in Pelvic Health physiotherapy and manage an outpatient caseload as well as providing a service across obstetric and gynaecology wards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients referred to the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team at Guys and St Thomas Hospital trust. The post will support the clinical specialist physiotherapist in Pelvic Health physiotherapy and manage an outpatient caseload as well as providing a service across obstetric and gynaecology wards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- oHealth & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Working towards full membership of ACPWH
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic respiratory care, acute and chronic rehabilitation and musculoskeletal work Experience of managing Pelvic Health patients in both in- and out- patient settings
- Participation in on-call and weekend rota work. Experience of working as member of a physiotherapy team and of a multidisciplinary team within an NHS setting
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level within a Pelvic Health setting Rotational work within the NHS
- Supervision of Band 5, PTA and Student Experience of teaching on In service programmes and to the MultiDisciplinaryTeam Experience of the research process
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Ability to participate in staff training
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system Good team working skills
Desirable
- Competent IT skills Presentation skills
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system
Knowledge
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge relevant to physiotherapy within a Pelvic Health setting Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
Desirable
- Experience of running courses - internal / external Evidence of participation in research / audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- oHealth & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Working towards full membership of ACPWH
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic respiratory care, acute and chronic rehabilitation and musculoskeletal work Experience of managing Pelvic Health patients in both in- and out- patient settings
- Participation in on-call and weekend rota work. Experience of working as member of a physiotherapy team and of a multidisciplinary team within an NHS setting
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level within a Pelvic Health setting Rotational work within the NHS
- Supervision of Band 5, PTA and Student Experience of teaching on In service programmes and to the MultiDisciplinaryTeam Experience of the research process
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Ability to participate in staff training
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system Good team working skills
Desirable
- Competent IT skills Presentation skills
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system
Knowledge
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge relevant to physiotherapy within a Pelvic Health setting Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
Desirable
- Experience of running courses - internal / external Evidence of participation in research / audit
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).
