Job summary
The post holder will work within the Pelvic Health Team to provide clinical assessment, treatment and management of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological patients and work alongside the wider MDT.Referrals are from Consultants, GPs, Midwives, Nurse Specialists and we are looking to open to self-referral in the future.The successful applicant must be able to work autonomously and manage their time efficiently within an out-patient setting. In addition they will assist with our postnatal ward service, alongside the other members of the Pelvic Health Team.Applicants must have relevant experience working within Pelvic Health settings.We are looking for an applicant with:
- Recent experience working in Pelvic Health
- Knowledge of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological conditions
- Evidence of continuing professional development in Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy practice including post graduate education / study to support the specialist nature of the role
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Experience of clinical supervision of Physiotherapy team members and students
- Awareness of current initiatives in the NHS
- Evidence/ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member
- Experience with electronic patient record systems and information technology
Please contact forcharlotte.scothern@nhs.net/marina.okorie-askwith@nhs.netmore info
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Pelvic Health Team to provide clinical assessment, treatment and management of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological patients and work alongside the wider MDT.The post will include 1:1 assessments of patients referred into the Pelvic Health, Service, Groups (Pelvic Girdle pain and Post natal group) and Wharncliffe Ward Cover (Labour and Delivery ward)
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall
But don't just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant Health and Social Care legislation
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body Charted Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to
- Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within pelvic health
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Person Specification
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant Health and Social Care legislation
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body Charted Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to
- Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within pelvic health
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
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).
