Description
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 being self-referrals.
Please note that this post can be combined with the other advertised Pelvic Health Physiotherapy vacancy within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust to create a full-time position. Candidates are welcome to apply for both roles
Main duties of the job
- To work as an 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Inclusive of HCAS pro rata, per annum
- Part-time, flexible working
- Permanent contract
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate continued development in specialist clinical area
Experience
- 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