About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist passionate about pelvic health to take on a developmental band 6 training position, within Leeds Teaching Hospital Urogynaecology Outpatient Department. Applications are invited for a permanent Senior Physiotherapist post within the well-established, forward thinking pelvic health team here in Leeds. Part and full-time applications will be considered dependent on the applicant.
This is a developmental training post offered as part of Annex 21, Training and Development programme. This gives the opportunity to appoint a Band 5 as a development post for candidates who demonstrate potential but do not yet meet all Band 6 criteria. In house and external training is provided to achieve competencies for this role. Ideal for physiotherapists with a passion for pelvic health but have currently had limited experience in this specialist area. This post is suitable for someone who is currently a band 5 Physiotherapist who has an enthusiasm for pelvic health and is looking to specialise in this area, with supportive training.
Main duties of the job To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patient with diverse presentations and complex physical gynaecological and obstetric conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To be responsible for their own continuing professional and personal development.
This role is a training role. This role is offered as part of Annex 21, a Training and Development programme. Your pay will be a percentage of the top pay point for the qualified band. You will have to achieve competencies in your training to move through the training process; as per Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. New entry (no experience) 75% pay for 1 year. Attainment of the department and pelvic obstetrics and gynaecology physiotherapy (POGP) band 6 pelvic health competencies will mean you will move to the full Band 6 scale if achieved in 1 year.
Please see job description for further information.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Jenna Reuthe Position: Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist and Service Lead Email: [email protected] Phone number: 0113 20 64426
Why you should join our Team We are an accredited Urogynaecology unit with strong MDT links and education and our Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Department is a dynamic forward-thinking team welcoming new team players. We strive to provide the suitable candidate with a supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development. Regular clinical supervision, IST, allocated time for CPD and opportunities for working within the wider MDT are supported and strongly encouraged.
Above all we are looking for those who are innovative with a commitment to excellence and who seek to promote an environment of growth incorporating education, audit and research. We are dedicated to extending the boundaries of healthcare and allowing you to expand the knowledge in your specialism for the benefit of the patient and the profession. We need a physiotherapist with a ‘can do’ attitude who will work well in a team to deliver quality services with compassion. The opportunity for you to develop in a culture with high job satisfaction is here in Leeds
What you will bring to the role To provide assessment, treatment and management for a range patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and gynaecological conditions, predominantly stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. To manage a significant clinical caseload on a day-to-day basis, working with the Team Lead to ensure quality service delivery. To participate in CPD, IST, audit, evidence-based projects and service development projects which may include making recommendations for change in practice Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
Desirable
Member CSP
Experience Essential
Evidence of specialist learning within a relevant field of physiotherapy and CPD including post graduate courses and study
Desirable
Clinical Educators Course
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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)