Band 7 Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

At UCLH, our success begins with you. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team at University College Hospital (UCLH) at Band 7 level. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to provide care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a primary focus on consultant referrals.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective pelvic health service. You will manage a varied caseload, working collaboratively with senior clinicians to assess, coordinate, and evaluate physiotherapy interventions in line with evidence-based practices and national guidelines.

We are looking for a team player with excellent manual therapy, communication, clinical reasoning, and rehabilitation skills. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in musculoskeletal and pelvic health physiotherapy, with a strong focus on independent management of a urogynaecology caseload. You will be responsible for managing conditions such as bladder and bowel dysfunction, urinary incontinence, prolapse, perineal trauma, and dyspareunia. Experience in performing vaginal and rectal examinations is essential.

We seek individuals who are committed to providing exceptional care and who demonstrate a continuous drive for professional development. You will be supported by a team of Clinical Specialists, Senior Physiotherapists, and the Operational Lead to help you achieve your career goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a diverse pelvic health caseload in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide high-quality physiotherapy care based on the latest evidence, in line with local and national guidelines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a coordinated and effective service.
• Carry out vaginal and rectal examinations as part of your clinical assessments.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of best practices within the service.

Key Requirements:

• Full-time availability between 08:30 and 16:30 is preferred, though part-time hours will be considered.
• Six to twelve months of NHS experience in pelvic health physiotherapy is desirable.
• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Previous musculoskeletal and pelvic health experience is essential.
• Experience in managing a urogynaecology caseload, including bladder and bowel dysfunction, prolapse, postpartum perineal trauma, and dyspareunia.
• Competency in performing vaginal and rectal examinations.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and manual therapy skills.
• A commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent verbal, written, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with weekly salary payments.
• Flexible working opportunities to meet the varying demands of the Trust.
• Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training.
• Priority for shifts over other agencies, ensuring a consistent line of work.

About Bank Partners:

Bank Partners is an employment agency and employment business, acting on behalf of UCLH for this vacancy. We value our bank staff and offer a range of benefits as a token of our appreciation for your dedication and hard work.

To apply, please submit your CV, and our recruitment team will contact you shortly to discuss this exciting opportunity.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.

Experience

Essential

• Previous musculoskeletal and pelvic health experience is essential.
• Experience in managing a urogynaecology caseload, including bladder and bowel dysfunction, prolapse, postpartum perineal trauma, and dyspareunia.
• Competency in performing vaginal and rectal examinations.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and manual therapy skills.
• A commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent verbal, written, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a collaborative team.

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.

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

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)