Womens Health Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

To work within the Out-Patient Physiotherapy Service leading, co-ordinating and developing effective clinical interventions within the speciality of, but not exclusive to, Womens Health in order to advance clinical practice across the service in line with the current evidence base.

To manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients / clients at a highly specialist level, assessing and treating patients and maintaining clinical records.

To have highly specialist assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to:

o Specialist understanding of musculoskeletal problems in pregnancy and their treatment

o Assessment and treatment of gynaecological problems (including e.g. urinary and faecal incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, vaginismus, vulvodynia, coccydynia)

o Physical rehabilitation through exercise and function

o Physical rehabilitation through manual therapy

o Specialist handling skills

o Complex medical clinical reasoning skills

o Awareness of sensitivity required for complex physical and psychosocial needs of the client group.

• To apply evidence based knowledge within the highly specialist clinical area acquired through in depth experience and academic study to a highly specialist post graduate level
• To act as a resource and provide advice for Physiotherapists, other professionals and colleagues within the MDT about the assessment, treatment, management and care of patients / clients who have physical and / or psychosocial needs related to womens health.
• To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues where appropriate.
• To take a lead, and work with other members of the MDT to ensure effective care pathways and transfer of care / discharges.
• To proactively and appropriately facilitate a seamless transfer of care and continuing therapeutic management of Womens Health patients between care settings.
• To work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary manner within the MDT, being able to debate the blurring of boundaries across professions and where competent take on aspects of blurred boundary working.
• To develop highly specialist programmes of assessment, treatment and intervention for womens health patients in the acute hospital setting and in an outpatient setting.
• To manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, working efficiently to manage professional time and delegate according to the training and competency levels of other team members to ensure the effective delivery of the service.
• To participate in the supervision process with staff on a daily basis and for students as required.
• To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken.
• To provide highly specialist assessment and advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings as appropriate
• To use networks locally, regionally and nationally where appropriate in order to share information and good practice

Professional Duties

To comply with and, along with the team leader, write, develop and implement protocols, procedures and guidelines both clinical and service specific. To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management and care of womens health patients.

To participate in governance initiatives on a regular basis, measuring and evaluating individual and the physiotherapy teams clinical practice, e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness, research and development, clinical audit and service activity data.

To ensure specialised treatments offered to patients / clients are based on the best available clinical evidence by keeping up to date with current literature, implementing research tools and liaising with other practitioners, both within and outside the service, in order to develop and maintain best practice.

To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service policies.

Along with the Team Leader generate, collect, analyse and disseminate data as required for the service, both manually and computerised.

To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit, some of it complex.

On a day to day basis, to support members of the physiotherapy and assistant team and enable them to meet their objectives and development needs.

To assist the Team Leader to manage the performance of the physiotherapy and assistant staff.

To identify, develop and evaluate a training programme for Therapy in Womens Health to address the needs of the Physiotherapy service and the wider multi professional team as appropriate.

To organise, participate and lead in-service training programmes, ensuring appropriate training is delivered.

To undertake appropriate development opportunities as identified at yearly personal development reviews and through personal development plans. To incorporate acquired knowledge into working practice as appropriate, following discussion with peers. To disseminate information from training effectively throughout the team, the service and MDT as appropriate.

To participate in the Trusts supervision process and peer review and maintain an up to date CPD portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practice and any relevant training or experience. This should demonstrate responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice.

To participate in the Trust Personal Development Review process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan.

To give highly specialist advice, teaching and training to patients / clients, carers, volunteers and other health, educational and social care professionals, as appropriate to ensure provision of good patient care.

To be responsible for the supervision and education of student Physiotherapists to graduate level in the role of clinical educator.

To be responsible for the supervision and education of students from other professional groups e.g. nurses, midwives, doctors as required.

To make links with HEI and be instrumental in influencing undergraduate and post graduate training within the field of Therapy in Womens Health.

Managerial Duties

To support and advise on the delivery of the Therapy Service in Womens Health within the wider MDT and across the Calderdale and Huddersfield Health Economy.

To provide the Team Leader with advice / information in the planning and development of the service and to identify and evaluate potential areas for service and quality improvement.

In conjunction with the Team Leader, ensure adequate staff cover within the team by agreeing annual leave, study leave, and report sickness absence to the Team Leader.

To assist the Out-Patient Therapies Service Manager/Team Leader in achieving the service objectives.

To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Physiotherapy service.

To assist the Out-Patient Therapies Service Manager/Team Leader in the monitoring of professional, clinical and departmental standards and assist implementation of change as appropriate.

To comply with the national, professional, Trust and service policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating process as appropriate.

To participate in the staff recruitment process and in issues of staff retention.

Maintain confidentiality of all patient identifiable information in line with Trust policies relating to the Data Protection Act.

Initiate discussions with the Team Leader about any circumstances that could prevent the post holder or other staff fulfilling the requirements of the job description.

Ensure they work in accordance with all Trust policies and procedures.

Ensure they attend induction and regular update training on risk management policies and procedures.

Ensure they identify through risk assessment, any risks they feel exist within their department or in the community during the delivery of their service.

Provide incident reports and supporting documentation for any unexpected event or incident. To work with the Team Leader, assisting them in the management of complaints and incidents.

Financial Duties

To support the Locality Manager/ General Manager and Team Leader in helping identify ways in which we can best utilise staffing resources and financial resources within the Surgical and Orthopaedic Team

Managing Self

Participate in regular supervision.

Attend all mandatory training.

Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.

Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.

Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.

Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.

Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications/ Training

Essential

• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training

Desirable

• Clinical Educator Training
• Member of Professional Body
• Working towards or in possession of relevant postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or Masters' degree
• Leadership Training

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Experience in the assessment and treatment of obstetric patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of gynaecological inpatients and outpatients, with problems such as urinary and faecal incontinence.
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in pregnancy.
• Significant NHS experience as a senior physiotherapist
• Able to demonstrate advanced decision making / clinical reasoning skill in women's health Physiotherapy through the analysis and interpretation of the clinical examination
• Ability to manage customer expectation e.g. dealing with complaints.
• Experience Developing Staff e.g. Supervision, PDR's
• Proven ability to case manage clients with complex needs
• Ability to identify own learning needs and engage in self-directed learning for CPD
• Ability to identify learning needs of others.
• Demonstrates Reflective Practice
• Evidence of experiential learning
• Knowledge of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local, National initiatives and NHS policies
• Teaching/presentation skills
• Experience in contributing to service improvements
• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Demonstrates understanding of Documentation requirements
• Attendance of relevant SIGs
• Experience of working in a MDT
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate NHS experience as a physiotherapist

Desirable

• Experience in planning, allocating and delegating tasks
• Clinical Educator training
• Evidence of organising and running group sessions

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours
• Excellent time management skills
• Proven clinical leadership skills
• Ability to organise self and others e.g. rotas, events
• Proven ability to work well in a team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with complex situations
• Ability to support and coach others in the management of complex cases
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and influence others
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to recognise own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn skills from others
• Ability to prioritise own and others caseloads
• Ability to pay excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

• Able to recognise stress in self and others and develop effective coping strategies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Competent in use of computers
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Ability to maintain satisfactory level of attendance
• Access to own transport insured for business use

HEALTH

Essential

• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).