We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 7 Physiotherapist to join the Pelvic Health team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW). The pelvic health team continues to be involved in innovative service development projects and pride themselves on providing an inclusive, patient-centered service. The post will be based across both Weston General Hospital and Bristol locations. The base for this role will be Weston General Hospital.
The post holder will share team lead responsibilities with the other B7 pelvic health team lead and will manage a varied and complex caseload of patients with pelvic health problems.
Main duties of the job
There will be opportunity to lead pelvic health groups, participate in research projects and service development. In-service training programmes and staff appraisal systems are in operation to facilitate development and to meet the demands of the post. You can also access coaching and mentoring to support you in delivering this role. In collaboration with the MSK pathway lead, other team lead and perinatal pelvic health clinical specialist physiotherapist, the post holder will support delivery of a high quality, evidence-based and responsive service.
The post holder should be an inspiring, innovative and highly specialist pelvic health physiotherapist with advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of a range of complex patients. They will be naturally empathetic, demonstrating good communication skills to facilitate close working relationships with both patients and colleagues. They will need to be creative and flexible to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service. We are looking for a driven individual who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
* Health and Care Professions Council registered
* Demonstration of continued education/training in speciality area
Desirable
* Postgraduate training at masters module level or equivalent related to clinical speciality
* Management training
* Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups e.g. POGP
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* A variety of experience in core areas as post graduate physiotherapist such as musculoskeletal, neuro, respiratory
* Significant experience at senior level in MSK physiotherapy services
* Significant experience at senior level in pelvic health (men and women) physiotherapy
* Experience of people management including undergraduate students
Desirable
* Previous Band 7 experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
* Excellent time/caseload management skills
* Excellent organisational skills
Aptitudes
Essential
* Demonstrates a commitment to own and others' professional development
* Committed to team working
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Significant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching
* Active participation in service development
* Knowledge and experience of using clinical outcome measures and audit
* Understanding of the political and professional agenda
Desirable
* Experience of implementing change
Skills and abilities
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Leadership skills
* Excellent clinical reasoning and problem solving strategies
* Ability to work flexibly and adapt under pressure
* Ability to build/maintain productive professional relationships quickly
* Good presentation skills
* Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects effectively
Aptitudes
Essential
* Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised and respected by other staff
* Proactive attitude
* Commitment to Trust values
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road
Weston Super Mare
BS23 4TQ
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