Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified physiotherapist to join the Hand therapy team at UCLH.
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. Our Hand therapy team receives referrals mainly from Orthopaedics and Rheumatology and works closely with Fracture clinic and the MDT.
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, community facilities and run a variety of well-established rehabilitation classes.
You should demonstrate evidence of ongoing CPD, knowledge of current legislation, good interpersonal skills and an ability to work 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.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will join a strong team of experienced and supportive Hand therapy clinicians ranging from Advance Practitioner to support staff. You will carry a caseload of mainly Orthopaedic and Rheumatology patients. You will be helping our team to deliver, co-ordinate and evaluate the Hand therapy service and take responsibility, along with the clinical lead, for the operational management of the team.
You will work to the highest standards to facilitate evidence informed patient care, playing a key role in implementing, facilitating and developing Hand therapy best practice in line with local and national guidelines. You will have significant Hand therapy experience within the NHS including Orthopaedics and Rheumatology (please see Personal Specification for further information). Ideally candidates should have a range of clinical reasoning and rehabilitative skills appropriate to their caseload including splinting.
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:
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.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Completion of post-registration course in MSK Physiotherapy
- Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within MSK Physiotherapy, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to MSK Physiotherapy and application to clinical practice, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Member of a special interest group
- Clinical leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration work/experience as a physiotherapist including significant experience with a variety of Orthopaedic, Neurosurgical, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal referrals.
- Experience of working at least a Band 6 level in NHS MSK OP Services
- Experience in Hydrotherapy services
- Experience in leading group-based rehabilitation services
- Experience and ability of working in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of teaching both uni and multi-disciplinary staff with experience of high-quality presentations.
- Experience of supervision and clinical education of a broad range of clinicians and students
- Experience of clinical and managerial leadership, including undertaking staff appraisal.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of outpatients with a wide variety of complex MSK diagnoses
- Understands importance of audit; able to apply audit processes.
- Able to use IT to disseminate information e.g. e-mail, Power Point, and Excel.
- Demonstrates commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator
- Experience teaching others and responding to learning needs
- Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions/programmes.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed assessment and treatment skills in MSK physiotherapy and awareness of the importance of working effectively & efficiently as part of a MDT
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with colleagues, patients and carers using a variety of communication methods and has an empathetic manner
- Experience of managing a team including supervision and appraisal Experience of managing resources
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, and skills for Health and maintains own Portfolio
- Experience of training student physiotherapists and the support and development of post graduate staff including supervision and PDR reviews
- Teaching on relevant courses/IST
- Experience reflective in practice
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Completion of post-registration course in MSK Physiotherapy
- Evidence of commitment to advanced clinical and non-clinical continued professional development within MSK Physiotherapy, e.g. post registration training, management competencies and evidence of a detailed personal development portfolio.
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to MSK Physiotherapy and application to clinical practice, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Member of a special interest group
- Clinical leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration work/experience as a physiotherapist including significant experience with a variety of Orthopaedic, Neurosurgical, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal referrals.
- Experience of working at least a Band 6 level in NHS MSK OP Services
- Experience in Hydrotherapy services
- Experience in leading group-based rehabilitation services
- Experience and ability of working in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of teaching both uni and multi-disciplinary staff with experience of high-quality presentations.
- Experience of supervision and clinical education of a broad range of clinicians and students
- Experience of clinical and managerial leadership, including undertaking staff appraisal.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of outpatients with a wide variety of complex MSK diagnoses
- Understands importance of audit; able to apply audit processes.
- Able to use IT to disseminate information e.g. e-mail, Power Point, and Excel.
- Demonstrates commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator
- Experience teaching others and responding to learning needs
- Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions/programmes.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed assessment and treatment skills in MSK physiotherapy and awareness of the importance of working effectively & efficiently as part of a MDT
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with colleagues, patients and carers using a variety of communication methods and has an empathetic manner
- Experience of managing a team including supervision and appraisal Experience of managing resources
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, and skills for Health and maintains own Portfolio
- Experience of training student physiotherapists and the support and development of post graduate staff including supervision and PDR reviews
- Teaching on relevant courses/IST
- Experience reflective in practice
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
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).
