Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the MSK team as a Highly Specialised Pelvic Health Physiotherapist role at Chase Farm Hospital, where you will work alongside another Band 7 Specialised Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, in a well established pelvic health service. The position is part time and is 0.4 WTE (15 hours per week).
This opportunity would be suitable for any Band 6 Physiotherapist with pelvic health experience or existing Band 7 interested in the role.
Our service provides pelvic health physiotherapy to the patients of Enfield, with the majority of referrals are self referrals.
Main duties of the job
To work as autonomous practitioner within the Pelvic Health Service, situated in the Musculoskeletal Department at Chase Farm 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 MSK Service Lead, striving to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness.
To supervise, teach and appraise more junior, assistant and student physiotherapists as appropriate
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
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
- Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level
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
- 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
- Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation
- Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education
- 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
- Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level
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
- 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
- Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation
- Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education
- 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).
