Job summary
Are you a highly motivated Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynecological Physiotherapist ready to take a team lead role?
Are you able to take responsibility for overseeing the POGP team and drive continuous improvement within the service?
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and will build a culture where all employees are valued, respected and acknowledged. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual that shares this commitment to lead our POGP team.
The POG physiotherapy service operates from three locality sites within Brighton, Hove and Haywards Heath. Offering POG services to local populations rich in cultural diversity, we are committed to delivering a service that is relevant to the communities we serve and strive to promote opportunity for all.
The successful postholder will work with colleagues across our UHSussex sites to cover a 1 year maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry their own clinical caseload and be responsible for governance and supervision within the POG team. As the service lead they will drive service development and redesign projects as well as maintaining high clinical standards within the team.
The service is committed to professional development and post graduate education facilitated through an established appraisal, mentoring scheme and in-service training programme. We offer a supportive learning environment.
As an organisation and department, we support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We are committed to encouraging further development and growth from diverse groups, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities and currently under-represented groups, which we are able to support with our range of flexible and inclusive options. We currently have an underrepresentation from BAME, disabilities and LGBTQ communities. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
The post would include participation in the Orthopaedic Weekend Rota - following completion of appropriate training.
We have a strong flexible working ethic. Full, part time or fixed term will be considered, plus the opportunity to register on our Physiotherapy bank.
About us
Join us at UHSussex every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As an autonomous practitioner to carry out advanced assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload of patients within POGP, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnoses and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records.
- To provide specialist advice to other professionals both within the Trust and outside agencies e.g. GPs, Health Advisors, Consultants, Midwives
- To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of Band 6 Physiotherapists and undergraduate students to ensure a high quality of clinical care within the speciality.
- To adhere to Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct and be guided by National Standards where they exist to develop departmental policies.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As an autonomous practitioner to carry out advanced assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload of patients within POGP, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnoses and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records.
- To provide specialist advice to other professionals both within the Trust and outside agencies e.g. GPs, Health Advisors, Consultants, Midwives
- To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of Band 6 Physiotherapists and undergraduate students to ensure a high quality of clinical care within the speciality.
- To adhere to Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct and be guided by National Standards where they exist to develop departmental policies.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate education such as a diploma or MSc module relating to role
- Relevant validated post-graduate clinical courses POGP or equivalent
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Experience of managing your own caseload effectively
- Experience of treating Pelvic Health patients
Desirable
- Evidence of service development/audit experience
- Experience of health promotion
Knowledge and experience non-clinical
Essential
- Experience of managing, supporting and developing staff
- Competent IT skills
- Evidencing of teaching and supporting students
Desirable
- Knowledge of national agendas
- Knowledge of HR processes in managing staff
Knowledge and experience clinical
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a variety of clinical settings within the NHS or equivalent
- Ability to make evidence based clinical decisions regarding patient care
- To be able to comprehensively assess and treat a variety of patients with complex conditions related to speciality
Desirable
- Up to date professional practice and reasearch
- Knowledge of appropriate clinical guidelines
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of effective communication with patients and all interested healthcare professionals
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff conflict
- Awareness of EDI
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate education such as a diploma or MSc module relating to role
- Relevant validated post-graduate clinical courses POGP or equivalent
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Experience of managing your own caseload effectively
- Experience of treating Pelvic Health patients
Desirable
- Evidence of service development/audit experience
- Experience of health promotion
Knowledge and experience non-clinical
Essential
- Experience of managing, supporting and developing staff
- Competent IT skills
- Evidencing of teaching and supporting students
Desirable
- Knowledge of national agendas
- Knowledge of HR processes in managing staff
Knowledge and experience clinical
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a variety of clinical settings within the NHS or equivalent
- Ability to make evidence based clinical decisions regarding patient care
- To be able to comprehensively assess and treat a variety of patients with complex conditions related to speciality
Desirable
- Up to date professional practice and reasearch
- Knowledge of appropriate clinical guidelines
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of effective communication with patients and all interested healthcare professionals
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff conflict
- Awareness of EDI
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 Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Hove Polyclinic/Princess Royal Hospital/Royal Sussex County Hospital/Cross site
Nevill Road
Hove
BN3 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
