Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to cover the Highly Specialised Pelvic Health Physiotherapist role at North Middlesex Hospital. This post is until July 2026 to cover a maternity leave and is 0.4 WTE (15hours per week).
This opportunity would be suitable for any Band 6 Physiotherapist with pelvic health experience or existing Band 7 interested in the role.
The North Middlesex Hospital is part of the wider group of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful post holder would work together with the Gynae and midwifery team at North Middlesex Hospital and part of the wider Perinatal Pelvic Health Service in NCL.
Main duties of the job
To work as autonomous practitioner within the multidisciplinary Pelvic Health Service at North Middlesex University Hospital.
To provide a highly specialised assessment and intervention for own varied caseload of outpatients within the speciality of Pelvic Health conditions, including patients who may have highly complex presentations, with the aim of facilitating short and long-term self-management approaches to their condition.
To be involved in the development of the Pelvic Health Service in consultation with the Head of Therapy Services, striving to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness.
To supervise, teach and appraise more junior, assistant and student physiotherapists as appropriate
To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and lead in-service training sessions.
About us
Royal Free London Foundation Trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information on job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information on job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development in specialist clinical area
Desirable
- Member of Special interest Group
- Member of CSP
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge within the specialist field and ability to apply this in a clinical setting
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning and the management of complex cases
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines
- Knowledge of recent professional developments in the clinical area
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues
- Highly effective written communication skills
- Able to manage own clinical caseload by prioritising effectively and support others to do the same
- Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary
- Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines
- Competent IT skills including use of internet, email and word processing
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate experience at a Band 6 or Band 7 level or equivalent within Pelvic Health Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of patients within specialist clinical area
- Experience of multidisciplinary and working, including midwives and consultants
- Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation
- Experience of group work working in groups and leading patient groups)
- Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of teaching to uni-disciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups
- Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness in a range of situations
- Ability to negotiate at a variety of levels
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- A flexible approach
Others
Essential
- Demonstrate professional independence
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust's moving and handling guidelines, including therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development in specialist clinical area
Desirable
- Member of Special interest Group
- Member of CSP
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge within the specialist field and ability to apply this in a clinical setting
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning and the management of complex cases
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines
- Knowledge of recent professional developments in the clinical area
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues
- Highly effective written communication skills
- Able to manage own clinical caseload by prioritising effectively and support others to do the same
- Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary
- Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines
- Competent IT skills including use of internet, email and word processing
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate experience at a Band 6 or Band 7 level or equivalent within Pelvic Health Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of patients within specialist clinical area
- Experience of multidisciplinary and working, including midwives and consultants
- Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation
- Experience of group work working in groups and leading patient groups)
- Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of teaching to uni-disciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups
- Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness in a range of situations
- Ability to negotiate at a variety of levels
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- A flexible approach
Others
Essential
- Demonstrate professional independence
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust's moving and handling guidelines, including therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
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).
