Job summary A rare opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Women's Health specialist to join the Therapies team within Barts Health Trust. The post holder will be a qualified Physiotherapist, with experience within the Women's Health physiotherapy specialty. The post holder will join the Women's Health Physiotherapy team, based at Newham University Hospital. They will have the opportunity to be involved in many exciting projects for example, Gynecological and Colo-rectal multi-disciplinary Specialist clinics. They will have supervisory responsibility for a Band 5 physiotherapist and students, providing appraisals, teaching and clinical support with managing demanding caseloads. They will also have roles linked to the Band 7 line managers that will facilitate their managerial and leadership qualities. We have an excellent in-service training program and collaborate with relevant teachings with the Outpatient Musculoskeletal Team. We support you with post-graduate courses and modules and funding opportunities are available. The Women's Health team also has a strong Band 8 strategic and clinical leadership team, who support the Women's Health Physiotherapy team to deliver the best possible patient care. Main duties of the job To provide specialist Women's Health physiotherapy treatment to inpatients and outpatients as part of their overall therapy provision. The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload providing thorough clinical assessment, planning treatment and appropriate discharge from the service adapting practice to suit the needs of the patient. To provide clinical supervision and appraisal to junior staff, therapy assistants and students. To support the Band 7 in developing the Pelvic Health Service and improving service delivery. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year Per annum inc (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-7068771NUH Job locations Newham University Hospital Glen Road London E13 8SL Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and theperson specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For bothdocuments, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and theperson specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For bothdocuments, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Member of the Health and Care Professions Council Desirable Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Experience Essential Appropriate postgraduate experience in relevant Women's Health inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, as a Band 5 or 6 Completed one adult Musculoskeletal rotation as a Band 5 or Band 6 Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC recommendations Advice, supervision, appraisal, training and support to more junior staff, support staff and students. Experience of working as part of a team uni-professional and multi- professional team Desirable Experience of audit/research Experience of sole working as part of an out of hours / weekend service Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in the relevant setting. Understanding and application of risk management. Understand legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics. Desirable Demonstrate understanding and previous participation in activity to support the clinical governance agenda In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group Skills Essential Specialist clinical skills in Women's Health Obs and Gynae in and outpatients Competent and confident in the management of post-surgical patients and any respiratory complications Ability to organise and prioritise own and more junior staff workload and supervise support staff in this field. Supervisory & appraisal skills of other staff including junior staff / support staff / students Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities and support other staff in this field. Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability. Desirable IC&T skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Member of the Health and Care Professions Council Desirable Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Experience Essential Appropriate postgraduate experience in relevant Women's Health inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, as a Band 5 or 6 Completed one adult Musculoskeletal rotation as a Band 5 or Band 6 Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC recommendations Advice, supervision, appraisal, training and support to more junior staff, support staff and students. Experience of working as part of a team uni-professional and multi- professional team Desirable Experience of audit/research Experience of sole working as part of an out of hours / weekend service Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in the relevant setting. Understanding and application of risk management. Understand legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics. Desirable Demonstrate understanding and previous participation in activity to support the clinical governance agenda In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group Skills Essential Specialist clinical skills in Women's Health Obs and Gynae in and outpatients Competent and confident in the management of post-surgical patients and any respiratory complications Ability to organise and prioritise own and more junior staff workload and supervise support staff in this field. Supervisory & appraisal skills of other staff including junior staff / support staff / students Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities and support other staff in this field. Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability. Desirable IC&T skills 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Newham University Hospital Glen Road London E13 8SL Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)