We have an exciting opportunity forapart-time Band 7 Physiotherapistto join the Pelvic Health team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW). The pelvic health team continue to be involved in innovative service development projects, and pride themselves on providing an inclusive, patient centred 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 aninspiring, innovative and highly specialist pelvic health physiotherapist withadvanced 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. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

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

• oDegree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• oHealth and Care Professions Council registered
• 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 e.g. POGP

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oA variety of experience in core areas as post graduate physiotherapist such as musculoskeletal, neuro, respiratory
• oSignificant experience at senior level in MSK physiotherapy services
• oSignificant experience at senior level in pelvic health (men and women) physiotherapy
• oExperience of people management including undergraduate students

Desirable

• oPrevious Band 7 experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oExcellent time/caseload management skills
• oExcellent organisational skills

Aptitudes

Essential

• oDemonstrates a commitment to own and others' professional development
• oCommitted to team working

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oSignificant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching
• oActive participation 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
• 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, which is recognised and respected by other staff
• oProactive attitude
• oCommitment 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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