Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and suitably qualified physiotherapist with a specialist interest in Lower limb Orthopaedics to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Therapy team at University College Hospital (UCH).
Working alongside the wider surgical, medical and nursing teams, the successful candidate will have a pivotal role in leading the development and provision of services related to complex lower limb disorders within the Musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service.
You will be required to have significant previous MSK outpatient experience at Band 7 level including Orthopaedic and Rheumatology patient management. A range of excellent clinical, communication, clinical reasoning and rehabilitative skills appropriate to the caseload are essential and you will be expected to provide an accountable, autonomous and high-quality physiotherapy service.
You should demonstrate evidence of ongoing CPD to a Masters level (Level 7) 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, appraisal, training and supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff, students and other allied health and medical colleagues. We offer support for ongoing personal development, clinical excellence and leadership skills training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will focus on the expert management of a physiotherapy clinical caseload of predominantly orthopaedic outpatients with complex Lower Limb conditions. This includes complex surgical and non-surgical patients with pre-habilitation and rehabilitation needs.
You will be working with a team of senior clinicians to help deliver, co-ordinate and evaluate the MSK Physiotherapy service with opportunities to advance and progress service development as well as being involved in research projects. You will facilitate evidence-informed patient care, playing a key role in sharing knowledge with other staff members to support and develop physiotherapy best practice in line with local and national guidelines.
Allied to your clinical work will be managerial and administrative duties, including the operational management of the UCH lower limb rehabilitation classes.
You will be well supported in all your roles by the MSK team including Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, Consultant Physiotherapists, the senior team and Heads of Service.
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare 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 informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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 group-based rehabilitation classes.
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.
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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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 group-based rehabilitation classes.
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.
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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good written/spoken English
- Physiotherapy degree/or equivalent
- Physiotherapy HCPC Registration
- MSc or completed Level 7 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 Lower Limb disorders & surgery
- 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 HCPC Registration
- MSc or completed Level 7 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 Lower Limb disorders & surgery
- 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).
