Job summary
Do you have a passion and special interest in Rheumatology and Outpatient Rehabilitation? Would you like to lead on the development and provision of Physiotherapy services related to the rehabilitation of patients with complex rheumatological disorders?
We have developed a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and suitably qualified physiotherapist to have a pivotal role within the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Therapy Service at University College Hospital (UCH). You will have the chance to work alongside the wider Rheumatology multi-disciplinary team to help contribute to and shape the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective Rheumatology Rehab Outpatient Physiotherapy Service.
Main duties of the job
To provide a Rheumatological clinical specialist physiotherapy service to the UCLH physiotherapy department. The post holder will contribute to the development of the UCLH Therapy & Rehabilitation services.
To lead the development and provision of services related to complex musculoskeletal conditions and in particular Rheumatology disorders within the organisation. To lead research/audit activity with regards to rheumatological disorders.
To communicate frequently with key clinical stakeholders to ensure service needs are met.
To perform as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking a specific clinical case load in the expert assessment and treatment of patients with highly complex rheumatology musculoskeletal presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to determine clinical diagnosis, prognosis and ongoing management.
To provide the highest level of expertise on musculoskeletal conditions within the physiotherapy service, providing specialist advice to other services, colleagues and professionals including Consultants and hospital medical staff in order to better affect patient care and service redesign.
To assist the Service Leads and Managers in the optimum delivery and organisation of this specialised service, leading on clinical effectiveness and service evaluation through regular audit and evidence informed practice.
To further pursue research funding/audit activity to develop and evaluate the provision of high quality clinical services.
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
As the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Rheumatology, you will manage a caseload mainly consisting of patients referred via Consultants with new and existing inflammatory arthritides and connective tissues diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthropathy and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. You will have a key role in disease education, flare up management and formulating rehabilitation plans including access to a hydrotherapy pool and gym. You may see some orthopaedic, neurosurgery and sports medicine patients.
We are a thriving department in the centre of London that boasts fantastic development and educational opportunities. We have good links with our medical and surgical colleagues, community facilities and run a variety of well-established rehabilitation classes.
You will be working alongside other senior clinicians to help deliver, co-ordinate and evaluate the MSK Physiotherapy service with opportunities to advance and progress service development. You will work to the highest standards to facilitate evidence-informed patient care, playing a key role in supporting and sharing knowledge with other staff members to facilitate and develop physiotherapy best practice in line with local and national guidelines.
You will be required to have significant previous NHS MSK outpatient experience at Band 7 level including Rheumatology and orthopaedic patient management. Ideal candidates will have a range of manual, communication, clinical reasoning and rehabilitative skills appropriate to the caseload and will be expected to provide an accountable, autonomous and high-quality physiotherapy service.
You should demonstrate evidence of ongoing CPD, including that to a Masters level or equivalent; have knowledge of current legislation, good interpersonal, communication and clinical skills and be able to work in a flexible manner. As an expert clinician and leader, 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.
Allied to your clinical work will be managerial and administrative duties. You will have responsibility for supervising and appraising junior staff and for mentoring student physiotherapists.
You will be well supported in all your roles by fellow Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, Consultant Physiotherapists, Senior Physiotherapists and Heads of Department. We also offer support for on-going personal development, clinical excellence and leadership skills training.
We may be able to consider a developmental Band 7 post for appropriate candidates who do not quite demonstrate adequate knowledge and experience for a Band 8a post at interview and show potential to work at a Band 8a level in the near future.
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.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Kirsty Webley Joint Head of MSK Outpatient Therapy Services UCH at k.webley@nhs.net
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
As the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Rheumatology, you will manage a caseload mainly consisting of patients referred via Consultants with new and existing inflammatory arthritides and connective tissues diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthropathy and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. You will have a key role in disease education, flare up management and formulating rehabilitation plans including access to a hydrotherapy pool and gym. You may see some orthopaedic, neurosurgery and sports medicine patients.
We are a thriving department in the centre of London that boasts fantastic development and educational opportunities. We have good links with our medical and surgical colleagues, community facilities and run a variety of well-established rehabilitation classes.
You will be working alongside other senior clinicians to help deliver, co-ordinate and evaluate the MSK Physiotherapy service with opportunities to advance and progress service development. You will work to the highest standards to facilitate evidence-informed patient care, playing a key role in supporting and sharing knowledge with other staff members to facilitate and develop physiotherapy best practice in line with local and national guidelines.
You will be required to have significant previous NHS MSK outpatient experience at Band 7 level including Rheumatology and orthopaedic patient management. Ideal candidates will have a range of manual, communication, clinical reasoning and rehabilitative skills appropriate to the caseload and will be expected to provide an accountable, autonomous and high-quality physiotherapy service.
You should demonstrate evidence of ongoing CPD, including that to a Masters level or equivalent; have knowledge of current legislation, good interpersonal, communication and clinical skills and be able to work in a flexible manner. As an expert clinician and leader, 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.
Allied to your clinical work will be managerial and administrative duties. You will have responsibility for supervising and appraising junior staff and for mentoring student physiotherapists.
You will be well supported in all your roles by fellow Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, Consultant Physiotherapists, Senior Physiotherapists and Heads of Department. We also offer support for on-going personal development, clinical excellence and leadership skills training.
We may be able to consider a developmental Band 7 post for appropriate candidates who do not quite demonstrate adequate knowledge and experience for a Band 8a post at interview and show potential to work at a Band 8a level in the near future.
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.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Kirsty Webley Joint Head of MSK Outpatient Therapy Services UCH at k.webley@nhs.net
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 & Experience
Essential
- Good written/spoken English
- Physiotherapy degree/or equivalent
- Physiotherapy HPC Registration
- MSc or completed masters modules or equivalent in relevant subject
- Significant post qualification experience in musculoskeletal outpatients
- Experience at Band 7 level in Musculoskeletal outpatients
- Experience of management of complex Rheumatology disorders
- Highly specialist knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients with a wide variety of complex musculoskeletal problems.
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner in an area where no support or advice may be available
- Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within musculoskeletal outpatients, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and application to clinical practice, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Previous experience of supervision and clinical education of a broad range of clinicians and students.
- Teaching experience to uni and multi-disciplinary groups with evidence of ability to deliver high quality presentations to senior staff
- Knowledge and understanding of the research process
Desirable
- Experience at clinical specialist level
Managerial
Essential
- Experience of managing a team including supervision and appraisal
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability.
- Involvement in/knowledge of service development in design, application and evaluation
- Active participation in Clinical Audit and Policy/Guideline development
- Experience/knowledge of business planning
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Competent IT skills
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good written/spoken English
- Physiotherapy degree/or equivalent
- Physiotherapy HPC Registration
- MSc or completed masters modules or equivalent in relevant subject
- Significant post qualification experience in musculoskeletal outpatients
- Experience at Band 7 level in Musculoskeletal outpatients
- Experience of management of complex Rheumatology disorders
- Highly specialist knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients with a wide variety of complex musculoskeletal problems.
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner in an area where no support or advice may be available
- Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within musculoskeletal outpatients, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and application to clinical practice, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Previous experience of supervision and clinical education of a broad range of clinicians and students.
- Teaching experience to uni and multi-disciplinary groups with evidence of ability to deliver high quality presentations to senior staff
- Knowledge and understanding of the research process
Desirable
- Experience at clinical specialist level
Managerial
Essential
- Experience of managing a team including supervision and appraisal
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability.
- Involvement in/knowledge of service development in design, application and evaluation
- Active participation in Clinical Audit and Policy/Guideline development
- Experience/knowledge of business planning
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Competent IT skills
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).
