Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified physiotherapist to join the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team at UCH. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated team player to join one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
We are a thriving department in the centre of London that boasts fantastic educational opportunities. We have good links with our medical and surgical colleagues, maternity teams, community facilities and the North London POGP network.
If successful, you will join a strong team of experienced and supportive clinicians. You will carry a caseload of obstetric and gynaecology referrals, as well as supporting the Band 5 physiotherapist on the postnatal and inpatient gynaecology wards. You will be helping our team to deliver, co-ordinate and evaluate the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service.
Main duties of the job
You will work to the highest standards to facilitate evidence-based patient care, playing a key role in implementing, facilitating and developing physiotherapy best practice in line with local and national guidelines. You will have significant physiotherapy experience at least a Band 5 level within the NHS (please see Personal Specification for further information). Ideally candidates should have a range of clinical reasoning and rehabilitative skills appropriate to their caseload.
You should demonstrate evidence of ongoing CPD, knowledge of current legislation, good interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a flexibly. As a skilled clinician you will be able to prove your ability to assist in the education, training and supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff as well as other allied health and medical colleagues.
This is a great opportunity to work and develop as an individual and as part of a team, gaining clinical and operational experience in a tertiary care setting.
Please note when applying that all essential and desirable criteria will be assessed via your personal statement only - please do not type your roles and responsibilities in the previous employment sections.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
Desirable
- Member of a special interest group e.g. POGP
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months post - registration /work experience as a physiotherapist with a minimum of 6 months working in a Pelvic Health setting in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with competent Pelvic Health skills.
- Experience and ability of working in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of working as a member of the MDT.
- Evidence of clear understanding of the therapy role in Pelvic Health setting.
- Minimum 6 months experience in Musculoskeletal outpatients.
- Experience of supervision processes.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching both students and multi-disciplinary staff with experience of presentations within Pelvic Health.
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to organise own work and use own initiative.
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, and skills for Health and maintains own Portfolio
- Experience in reflective practice.
- Demonstrates understanding of research-based practice.
Desirable
- Experience teaching others and responding to learning needs.
Health, Safety and security
Essential
- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others.
- Takes responsibility to complete mandatory training and be aware of departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- A flexible approach to service delivery and needs.
- Personally and Professionally responsible.
Quality and Service Improvements
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice, research and development processes including audit.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
Desirable
- Member of a special interest group e.g. POGP
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months post - registration /work experience as a physiotherapist with a minimum of 6 months working in a Pelvic Health setting in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with competent Pelvic Health skills.
- Experience and ability of working in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of working as a member of the MDT.
- Evidence of clear understanding of the therapy role in Pelvic Health setting.
- Minimum 6 months experience in Musculoskeletal outpatients.
- Experience of supervision processes.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching both students and multi-disciplinary staff with experience of presentations within Pelvic Health.
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to organise own work and use own initiative.
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, and skills for Health and maintains own Portfolio
- Experience in reflective practice.
- Demonstrates understanding of research-based practice.
Desirable
- Experience teaching others and responding to learning needs.
Health, Safety and security
Essential
- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others.
- Takes responsibility to complete mandatory training and be aware of departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- A flexible approach to service delivery and needs.
- Personally and Professionally responsible.
Quality and Service Improvements
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice, research and development processes including 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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing University College Hospital
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
