Job summary
We are looking for a physiotherapist who is wishing to take the next step in their career as part of our dynamic pelvic health physiotherapy department. This exciting fixed term contract offers you the opportunity to work in a large team with an excellent reputation.
As a specialist department, this is the ideal location for you if you want to build on your foundation skills and develop expert knowledge in specialisms from management of musculoskeletal problems in pregnancy to pelvic floor dysfunction.
Our work includes managing obstetric and gynae-oncology wards, musculoskeletal obstetric and pelvic floor dysfunction outpatient clinics, and classes including, core stability and a healthy pregnancy advice group.
We offer a rotational programme within the team with a strong induction programme for new starters and an ongoing focus on personal development. We offer a friendly, supportive and respectful environment where each team member strives hard to deliver first class, patient centred, and high quality care.
The fixed-term post will give you the opportunity to build on and extend your clinical expertise and also develop your supervisory skills. Education and training are key elements of the department. The applicant should have some experience of working in a pelvic health physiotherapy setting either at undergraduate or post qualification level.
Main duties of the job
1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including safe use of equipment, and the management of patients in your care.
1.2 To provide comprehensive and specialist physiotherapy assessment and diagnosis for patients with a range of presentations, by utilising clinical reasoning, evidence-based knowledge, investigative and analytical skills and specialist manual assessment techniques.
2.1 To use advanced communication, implementing a range of verbal and non-verbal skills, with patients and carers to motivate, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure an understanding of their condition.
2.2 To communicate the condition-related clinical findings gained from assessment to carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team and other professions.
3.1 To plan and organise time efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management, appropriate use of time and scheduling of other tasks.
3.2 To decide priorities for own work, balancing other patient related and professional demands, and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the team as a whole.
4.1 Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, delivery of, participation in and organising, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Membership of appropriate special interest group (e.g. POGP)
- Post graduate education/course in PH related topic
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience in musculoskeletal or pelvic health physiotherapy
- Knowledge and understanding of conditions relevant to pelvic health
- Experience of (at least 1 year) working within a NHS environment
- Experience of multidisciplinary and inter-agency working
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level in OPD or PH within the NHS
- Experience of supervising students and/or therapy assistants
- Experience on UK emergency duty rota
- Experience co-ordinating and conducting programmes and classes
- Experience managing pelvic floor dysfunction
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of pelvic health conditions.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively.
- Ability to remain updated with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
Desirable
- Undertaken service reviews/audit projects
- Committee membership e.g. health & safety
- Used KSF review system
- Taught peers or other health professionals
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Membership of appropriate special interest group (e.g. POGP)
- Post graduate education/course in PH related topic
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience in musculoskeletal or pelvic health physiotherapy
- Knowledge and understanding of conditions relevant to pelvic health
- Experience of (at least 1 year) working within a NHS environment
- Experience of multidisciplinary and inter-agency working
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level in OPD or PH within the NHS
- Experience of supervising students and/or therapy assistants
- Experience on UK emergency duty rota
- Experience co-ordinating and conducting programmes and classes
- Experience managing pelvic floor dysfunction
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of pelvic health conditions.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively.
- Ability to remain updated with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
Desirable
- Undertaken service reviews/audit projects
- Committee membership e.g. health & safety
- Used KSF review system
- Taught peers or other health professionals
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).
