Job summary
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Band 6 - 37.5 hours per week
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and self - motivated HCPC registered physiotherapist to work as part of our Physiotherapy service.
The successful candidate will have well-established knowledge, experience and clinical skills working with a range of patients. Experience of working in the field of pelvic health is essential.
We require a physiotherapist who has excellent communication and assessment skills as well as a strong base of clinical skills. Good organisational time management skills are critical to this role and candidates will require the ability to work autonomously as well as with other health care professionals.
You would be a part of a rewarding and developing service, committed to providing evidence based intervention that supports patient journeys.
Utilising your knowledge and skills, you will work closely with the service users, their family/carers and other professionals
The team is committed to supporting personal and professional development.
It is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
If you require any additional information in relation to the position, please contact Jo Lythgoe, Pelvic Health physiotherapy team lead - 07810 850338
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide skilled physiotherapy assessments, treatment and advice to adult patientsrequiring support with pelvic health concerns including pelvic girdle pain, ante and post-natal care,management of pelvic organ prolapse, along with bladder and bowel dysfunction in men and women.They will undertake a leading role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapytreatment plans as well as advising and treating patients, carers, families and staff of other disciplinesto ensure physiotherapy treatment plans may be delivered. The post holder will also provide leadershipwithin the inter-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other therapists, nurses, students andother health professionals.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- BSc in physiotherapy
- Experience of having worked as a physiotherapist in 3 or more clinical areas
- HCPC registration
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work
- Ability to communicate with patients, carers and other professionals.
- Ability to assess and plan treatment using a problem solving approach
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to supervise and teach physiotherapy assistants and technical instructors
- Ability to communicate with people who have barriers to understanding
- IT skills
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Experience and knowledge of the management of a wide variety of complex conditions
- Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Experience of managing / supervising providing leadership to colleagues and /or students
- Post graduate experience of having worked as a pelvic health physiotherapist in the NHS
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- BSc in physiotherapy
- Experience of having worked as a physiotherapist in 3 or more clinical areas
- HCPC registration
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work
- Ability to communicate with patients, carers and other professionals.
- Ability to assess and plan treatment using a problem solving approach
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to supervise and teach physiotherapy assistants and technical instructors
- Ability to communicate with people who have barriers to understanding
- IT skills
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Experience and knowledge of the management of a wide variety of complex conditions
- Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Experience of managing / supervising providing leadership to colleagues and /or students
- Post graduate experience of having worked as a pelvic health physiotherapist in the NHS
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).
