Job summary
A exciting development for two self motivated and flexible Pelvic Health Physiotherapists to join the existing Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be working at Royal Hallamshire and Jessop maternity wing but as Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a multi-site organisation, you may be required to work at any of the Trust sites or community facilities.
There are two B6 posts available: 30-37.5hours/week (over 4 or 5 days/week) and 21-28hours/week (over 3 or 4 days/week).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of the existing Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, providing clinical care to antenatal and post-natal patients and people with pelvic floor dysfunction.
The post holder will have a specialised clinical caseload including the management of obstetric, gynaecology, urology, urogynaecology, colorectal and pelvic pain patients. This will include work with inpatients, outpatients and group work.
The post holder will also work with and supervise Therapy Assistants and students. The post holder will be supported by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist specialising in Pelvic Health.
To fulfil the duties of this post candidates should have attained a level of experience in Pelvic Health proportionate to the competencies detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification and demonstrate post registration clinical and leadership experience.
We are seeking an individual with a high degree of self-motivation and excellent communication and leadership skills.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.
About us
The MSK Care Group at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a service for both inpatient and outpatient care for the entire adult population of Sheffield. The services include Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Pain Management, Metabolic Bone, Hand Centre, Physioworks, Staff Physiotherapy Service, MSK Hospital based Therapy Services and Podiatric Surgery. Our MSK Hospital based Therapy Services include a well-established and highly specialized Pelvic Health team.
You will be working for an organization which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Short Specialist post-registration training programmes
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of sufficient to acquire appropriate core competencies in Physiotherapy practice and the knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the chosen field
Desirable
- Clinical Governance or Health & Safety, link worker
- Member of special Interest Group
- Fieldwork educators Course
- Clinical Effectiveness course/Project
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital
- IT literate
- Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Willing to comply with uniform standards
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive, proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Short Specialist post-registration training programmes
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of sufficient to acquire appropriate core competencies in Physiotherapy practice and the knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the chosen field
Desirable
- Clinical Governance or Health & Safety, link worker
- Member of special Interest Group
- Fieldwork educators Course
- Clinical Effectiveness course/Project
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital
- IT literate
- Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Willing to comply with uniform standards
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive, proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
Desirable
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).
