Job summary
"To be the heart of NEL, empowering people to live their best life, committed to innovative development of our staff and services with transparency. Think of us as part of your caring family as we are proud to be one."
Are you a physiotherapist who has extensive experience in Women's Health and keen to work in a first-class teaching hospital? Are you committed to the provision of evidence based practice and the development of staff? Do you want to work in an environment with world class facilities with a focus on pelvic health; education of undergraduate and postgraduate students; research and clinical audit?
We are a friendly place to work, hold wellbeing activities, are an inclusive and diverse department with a professional development teaching programme supporting you to gain knowledge and skills as you begin your leadership journey.
The post holder will oversee a team at Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham. They will have the opportunity to work alongside different specialties including, Obstetric department, Urology department, Maternity department and attend MDT's.
Funding for external courses will be supported where possible.
For further information contact:
John Jefford, Deputy
Main duties of the job
o To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and advice to patients within the field of women's health, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundarieso To give highly specialist guidance and advice to other members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) on matters relating to your specialist areao Provide leadership in developing, planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Pelvic Health clinic service provided to patients within your specialist area on a day to day basis and with a view to future developments
o To provide a lead role in teaching and supervising Student therapistso To provide line management and supervision to junior staff in your specialty area
o To deputise in the absence of senior colleagues as requiredo To evaluate the day to day running and development of the Pelvic Health service through the promotion, adaptation and development of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence-based practice and current research and recommend and implement changes within areas of responsibility.
o To continually review the standards of practice and efficacy/efficiency of service delivery to Pelvic Health therapy patients and their carers throughout your area of responsibility and recommend changes in line with National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Although this position is a 11 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 11 months.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Although this position is a 11 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 11 months.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/ H.C.P.C. Registration
- Evidence of recent and relevant CPD in Women's health
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Post graduate training in specialist field demonstrating advanced knowledge and treatment of complex pelvic health conditions.
Desirable
- CSP Membership
- Evidence of completion of Trust statutory training
- Member of appropriate specialist interest group such as POGP
- Evidence of ability to continue post graduate training and development to MSc level
- Leadership training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- To have clinical experience in the relevant field at Band 7
- Training of junior staff in relevant conditions, treatment and management
- Supervision and appraisal of junior staff
- Evidence of recent and relevant managerial experience e.g. team leader
Desirable
- To have broad clinical experience
- Training of students on placements
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Expert knowledge of relevant Women's health conditions
- Evidence of ability to organise, prioritise and delegate work
- Evidence of ability to demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
- Evidence of teaching skills with the use of different mediums
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to demonstrate expert skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practice and research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession and their implications for practice
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for service delivery and demonstrate evidence of its application such audit and SOP
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information (verbal, non- verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner
- Ability to work at moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day in an at times stressful environment
- Experience of service improvement work
- Competent IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Team worker
- Flexible approach
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve and manage change
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/ H.C.P.C. Registration
- Evidence of recent and relevant CPD in Women's health
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Post graduate training in specialist field demonstrating advanced knowledge and treatment of complex pelvic health conditions.
Desirable
- CSP Membership
- Evidence of completion of Trust statutory training
- Member of appropriate specialist interest group such as POGP
- Evidence of ability to continue post graduate training and development to MSc level
- Leadership training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- To have clinical experience in the relevant field at Band 7
- Training of junior staff in relevant conditions, treatment and management
- Supervision and appraisal of junior staff
- Evidence of recent and relevant managerial experience e.g. team leader
Desirable
- To have broad clinical experience
- Training of students on placements
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Expert knowledge of relevant Women's health conditions
- Evidence of ability to organise, prioritise and delegate work
- Evidence of ability to demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
- Evidence of teaching skills with the use of different mediums
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to demonstrate expert skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practice and research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession and their implications for practice
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for service delivery and demonstrate evidence of its application such audit and SOP
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information (verbal, non- verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner
- Ability to work at moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day in an at times stressful environment
- Experience of service improvement work
- Competent IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Team worker
- Flexible approach
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve and manage change
- Ability to work under pressure
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).
