Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team based at Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
The post offers opportunities to work in many aspects of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, primarily outpatient based, as part of a supportive and innovative team. In addition to having a general Pelvic Health caseload you will work with the obstetric, urology, gynaecology and colorectal multidisciplinary teams. We also work alongside the PPHS team (Perinatal Pelvic Health Service) who are currently pioneering the development of new models of care within maternity services.
The post holder will participate in undergraduate student training and take part in the department evidence based practice and audit programmes. As a team we actively encourage personal development and regular support with learning will be provided in addition to independent CPD opportunities.
If you would like any further information please contact Amy Turner, amy.turner2@uhb.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
*This post is based at Solihull Hospital and will include one to two working days at the Good Hope site.
*The post holder will undertake specialist assessment and management of a Pelvic Health patient caseload as an autonomous practitioner including those with complex presentations. This may include patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder or bowel symptoms, pelvic pain and pregnancy related musculoskeletal conditions.
*Achieve effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals, prioritising clinical work and balancing other patient related and professional activities in accordance with departmental standards. You will also attend regular MDT meetings.
*The post holder will contribute to the team and service development including regular participation in in-service training / CPD activities, audit, appraisal and supervision of students.
*You should have excellent communication skills and be able to sensitively deal with distressing or emotional circumstances regarding patient care.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Diploma / Degree in physiotherapy
- *Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- *Membership of CSP and specialist interest groups
Experience
Essential
- *Specialist knowledge across a range of practices, routine and non-routine, requiring expertise within the field of physiotherapy
- *Previous and ongoing attendance of mandatory training
- *Experience within the NHS as a Band 5 physiotherapist working in a range of clinical settings, including the musculoskeletal field
Desirable
- *Previous and ongoing attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to pelvic health clinical work
- *Evidence of attendance at and delivery of in-service training.
- *CPD portfolio
- *Evidence of active involvement in clinical audit / R&D activity
- *Band 6 experience within the National Health Service.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- *An ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information
- *An ability to empathise and reassure
- *An ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate
- *An ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding
- *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- *An ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action
- *Demonstrate enthusiasm and a desire to develop expertise within Pelvic Health
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude
- *Reliable and punctual.
- *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations
- *An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Diploma / Degree in physiotherapy
- *Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- *Membership of CSP and specialist interest groups
Experience
Essential
- *Specialist knowledge across a range of practices, routine and non-routine, requiring expertise within the field of physiotherapy
- *Previous and ongoing attendance of mandatory training
- *Experience within the NHS as a Band 5 physiotherapist working in a range of clinical settings, including the musculoskeletal field
Desirable
- *Previous and ongoing attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to pelvic health clinical work
- *Evidence of attendance at and delivery of in-service training.
- *CPD portfolio
- *Evidence of active involvement in clinical audit / R&D activity
- *Band 6 experience within the National Health Service.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- *An ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information
- *An ability to empathise and reassure
- *An ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate
- *An ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding
- *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- *An ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action
- *Demonstrate enthusiasm and a desire to develop expertise within Pelvic Health
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude
- *Reliable and punctual.
- *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations
- *An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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.
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.
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).
