1801 - Physiotherapy Assistant - Women's Health / Pelvic Health

Job summary

This post is a 6 month fixed term/secondment opportunity

The interview date for this post in 14th May 2025

We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to gain experience within the Perinatal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team as a Band 3 Therapy assistant.

The role will involve providing support and education to postnatal women prior to discharge home, in line with current guidance. You may also be required to assist in the safe discharge of patients following Pelvic Health surgeries or inpatient stay.

We actively promote learning and development and welcome applicants who are keen to shape the future of therapy services.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for prioritising your daily caseload as guided by the Physiotherapist.

You will highlight patients which may require onward referral to outpatient Physiotherapy and guide other health care professionals to the referral process.

You will provide postnatal patients with advice leaflets and discuss this information with them prior to discharge home.

You may also be required to support Physiotherapists during assessments and treatments within varied settings, such as; Physiotherapy Outpatients, Gynaecology Inpatient Ward, Intensive care and other Inpatient setting.

The successful applicant will have excellent team working skills and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients, as well as being able to work alone. Flexibility of working times and practice is essential.

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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