Job summary Are you a Physiotherapist who is passionate about Rheumatology? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Join our inspirational Rheumatology team at University Hospital Bristol and Weston, where you will develop your career as a Band 7 Team Lead Rheumatology Physiotherapist. Our team is made up of senior physiotherapists and occupational therapists who work collaboratively across Bristol and Weston hospital sites. You can find more about the Rheumatology services at UHBW here Bristol Royal Infirmary - What We Do | University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Main duties of the job You will share team lead responsibilities with the B7 occupational therapist and will manage a varied and complex caseload of patients with rheumatological problems. Throughout your role, you'll be building relationships with new multi-disciplinary teams and developing and enhancing your professional career with unique benefits, opportunities and incentives such as: Working in a supportive, integrated and inspiring rheumatology team, who are renowned for their innovative service delivery and patient engagement Providing evidence-based care for patients with rheumatology problems Leading specialist clinics alongside the consultants Opportunity to participate in research and contribute to service development Regular IST, team meetings and wellbeing time Access to leadership, coaching and mentoring training Opportunity for clinical development with local IST and national study day attendance e.g BSR training courses You will be based across both Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital locations. Want to hear more about the benefits of working at UHBW? Click here for more staff benefits: https://www.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/staff-benefits About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Dependant on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 387-DT4057-LH Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached document for a detailed job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat, or if you have any queries regarding the role. Naomi Chalk (Divisional Therapy Lead), 01173422201, or email naomi.chalkuhbw.nhs.uk Eleanor Gardner (MSK Pathway Lead) 0117 342 2201 or email Eleanor.gardner2uhbw.nhs.uk Fancy meeting in person? Please get in touch and ask for a tour of the department Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached document for a detailed job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat, or if you have any queries regarding the role. Naomi Chalk (Divisional Therapy Lead), 01173422201, or email naomi.chalkuhbw.nhs.uk Eleanor Gardner (MSK Pathway Lead) 0117 342 2201 or email Eleanor.gardner2uhbw.nhs.uk Fancy meeting in person? Please get in touch and ask for a tour of the department Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential oSignificant experience of treating a variety of musculoskeletal / rheumatological conditions as a band 6 therapist oSignificant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching oExperience of people management including undergraduate students Knowledge and Experience Essential oParticipation in service development Desirable oPrevious Band 7 experience Skills and Abilities Essential oLeadership skills oExcellent organisational skills oExcellent time/caseload management skills Aptitudes Essential oDemonstrates a commitment to own and others' professional development oCommitted to team working Qualifications and Training Essential oDegree in Physiotherapy or equivalent oHealth and Care Professions Council registered oEvidence of relevant musculoskeletal / rheumatology post-graduate training oA variety of experience in core areas as post graduate physiotherapist such as musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory, trauma and orthopaedics Qualifications and Training Essential oDemonstration of continued education/training in speciality area Desirable oPostgraduate training at masters module level or equivalent related to clinical speciality oManagement training oInvolvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups Knowledge and Experience Essential oSignificant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching oParticipation in service development oKnowledge and experience of using clinical outcome measures and audit oUnderstanding of the political and professional agenda Desirable oExperience of implementing change Skills and Abilities Essential oExcellent communication skills oLeadership skills oExcellent clinical reasoning and problem solving strategies oExcellent organisational skills oAbility to work flexibly and adapt under pressure oAbility to build/maintain productive professional relationships quickly oGood presentation skills oAbility to prioritise and manage multiple projects effectively Aptitudes Essential oCredible & mature attitude oCommitted to team working oProactive attitude oCommitment to Trust values Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential oSignificant experience of treating a variety of musculoskeletal / rheumatological conditions as a band 6 therapist oSignificant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching oExperience of people management including undergraduate students Knowledge and Experience Essential oParticipation in service development Desirable oPrevious Band 7 experience Skills and Abilities Essential oLeadership skills oExcellent organisational skills oExcellent time/caseload management skills Aptitudes Essential oDemonstrates a commitment to own and others' professional development oCommitted to team working Qualifications and Training Essential oDegree in Physiotherapy or equivalent oHealth and Care Professions Council registered oEvidence of relevant musculoskeletal / rheumatology post-graduate training oA variety of experience in core areas as post graduate physiotherapist such as musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory, trauma and orthopaedics Qualifications and Training Essential oDemonstration of continued education/training in speciality area Desirable oPostgraduate training at masters module level or equivalent related to clinical speciality oManagement training oInvolvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups Knowledge and Experience Essential oSignificant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching oParticipation in service development oKnowledge and experience of using clinical outcome measures and audit oUnderstanding of the political and professional agenda Desirable oExperience of implementing change Skills and Abilities Essential oExcellent communication skills oLeadership skills oExcellent clinical reasoning and problem solving strategies oExcellent organisational skills oAbility to work flexibly and adapt under pressure oAbility to build/maintain productive professional relationships quickly oGood presentation skills oAbility to prioritise and manage multiple projects effectively Aptitudes Essential oCredible & mature attitude oCommitted to team working oProactive attitude oCommitment to Trust values 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)