Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a B7 in our friendly and experienced pelvic health physiotherapy team.
The role will involve both clinical and operational management of the service alongside a mainly outpatient clinical caseload with some inpatient work in various settings.
The team accepts referral from consultants and GPs and we're looking for someone with experience in managing patients with obstetrics, bladder and bowel conditions and sexual dysfunction. Experience in gender services, men's health and paediatric incontinence is an advantage.
The post offers opportunity to develop clinical skills and experience, operational service management and supervision of B5/B6 staff. You will be well supported by an experienced and passionate clinical lead and the team is committed to education and training sessions to support personal development.
Main duties of the job
Manage a varied outpatient caseload providing assessment and management.
Use evidence based practice, current guidelines and expert clinical reasoning to devise and implement treatment plans for patients.
Delivery inpatient treatment plans as required.
Educate the MDT on pelvic health physiotherapy intervention and raise the profile of therapies.
Line management of B5 and B6 staff, and/or students.
Devise and deliver educational training programmes suitable or audience.
Operational management of team alongside clinical lead.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner to provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a varied caseload, predominately in the outpatient setting
To use evidence based practice, current guidelines and expert clinical reasoning to devise and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients, which may be highly complex in nature.
To review and deliver treatment plans for inpatients, as required.
To engage in regular supervision with the clinical team lead.
To support with clinical problem-solving and provide managerial expertise for more junior clinicians within the team.
To participate in CPD and other developmental activities and encourage all members of your team to do likewise.
To educate the multi-disciplinary team in the trust on elements of therapy in your designated clinical area, and raise the profile of the therapy service.
To work closely with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
To ensure that the therapy service in the designated clinical area is responsive to user requirements within the available resources and in accordance with directorate and departmental plans.
To assist in the teaching and clinical supervision of students and more junior therapy staff, and to take an active role in multi-disciplinary teaching sessions within the pelvic health service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner to provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a varied caseload, predominately in the outpatient setting
To use evidence based practice, current guidelines and expert clinical reasoning to devise and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients, which may be highly complex in nature.
To review and deliver treatment plans for inpatients, as required.
To engage in regular supervision with the clinical team lead.
To support with clinical problem-solving and provide managerial expertise for more junior clinicians within the team.
To participate in CPD and other developmental activities and encourage all members of your team to do likewise.
To educate the multi-disciplinary team in the trust on elements of therapy in your designated clinical area, and raise the profile of the therapy service.
To work closely with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
To ensure that the therapy service in the designated clinical area is responsive to user requirements within the available resources and in accordance with directorate and departmental plans.
To assist in the teaching and clinical supervision of students and more junior therapy staff, and to take an active role in multi-disciplinary teaching sessions within the pelvic health service.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- HCPC
- Level 7 or Working Towards
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Obstetrics Work Experience
- UroGynae Work Experience
- Colorectal Work Experience
- Sexual Dysfunction Work Experience
Desirable
- Gender Physio Work Experience
- Men's Health Work Experience
- Paediatric Work Experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of MDT Working
Desirable
- Experience of Leading a Team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to Build Strong Working Relationships
- Ability to Influence and Facilitate MDT Working
- Team Player
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- HCPC
- Level 7 or Working Towards
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Obstetrics Work Experience
- UroGynae Work Experience
- Colorectal Work Experience
- Sexual Dysfunction Work Experience
Desirable
- Gender Physio Work Experience
- Men's Health Work Experience
- Paediatric Work Experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of MDT Working
Desirable
- Experience of Leading a Team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to Build Strong Working Relationships
- Ability to Influence and Facilitate MDT Working
- Team Player
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
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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).