Job summary
Are
you a creative and passionate Physiotherapist with an interest in Pelvic
Health? Are you looking for a new challenge as part of a dynamic, innovative
and supportive team? This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant
impact on the recovery and rehabilitation of service users with pelvic and
perinatal health conditions.
We are an established
fast follower currently implementing the improvements driven by NHS Englands
development of Perinatal Pelvic Health Services across the country and so it is
an exciting time to join our team at Barnsley. Our team leads local delivery of the
national NHS Long Term Plans ambition to improve prevention, identification, and referral to NICE-recommended
treatment for pelvic health problems during pregnancy and at least one year
following birth. This is along side management of other general pelvic health
conditions.
Main duties of the job
The interview date for this role is Wednesday 12th March 2025
As a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
you will work as part of a supportive and
dynamic team to provide physiotherapy
services for the treatment of pelvic and perinatal health conditions, including musculoskeletal
issues in pregnancy and first year postnatal.
You will undertake
specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients with complex
presentations and formulate a clinical diagnosis and Physiotherapy treatment
plan as an autonomous practitioner.
With regular supervision from experienced Advanced Physiotherapists you
will develop highly specialised clinical skills working both on an individual
basis and in group settings providing advice and preventative education for
minimising risk of developing pelvic health and pregnancy-related
musculoskeletal conditions
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
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may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment
- Post-graduate clinical experience having completed rotations across a wide variety of areas.
- Experience in Pelvic Health & Perinatal services
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and training in relevant area
- Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment
- Out of hours working expected including weekends
- Participation in on call duties
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist
- Member of specialist interest group
- Experience of supervision of support workers
- Experience in antenatal and postnatal classes
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of NHS issues
- Awareness of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Involvement in Research and Audit projects
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to teach and supervise
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills
- Organisational interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of H&S for own and others work area and caseloads
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please give an example of when you have worked as an excellent team member to provide quality care?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment
- Post-graduate clinical experience having completed rotations across a wide variety of areas.
- Experience in Pelvic Health & Perinatal services
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and training in relevant area
- Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment
- Out of hours working expected including weekends
- Participation in on call duties
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist
- Member of specialist interest group
- Experience of supervision of support workers
- Experience in antenatal and postnatal classes
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of NHS issues
- Awareness of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Involvement in Research and Audit projects
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to teach and supervise
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills
- Organisational interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of H&S for own and others work area and caseloads
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please give an example of when you have worked as an excellent team member to provide quality care?
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
