Job summary
We
are delighted to be able to advertise a fixed-term 30 hours per week Band 4 Technical
Instructor post at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust.
You will be part of a dynamic
and friendly Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team working alongside the Advanced
Physiotherapy Practitioners and Specialist Physiotherapists in pelvic health
and MSK related perinatal conditions.The service is delivered by the team of
therapists and the clinical leads across the three hospital sites within the
trust and may therefore involve cross-site working.
At Mid
Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, we provide an extensive physiotherapy service for
our patients with pelvic health problems. We have strong links with
other therapy teams as well as the wider MDT within urogynaecology,
gynaecology, urology, colorectal and midwifery. The team is currently expanding
due to the roll out of local Perinatal Pelvic Health Services and the
successful candidate will have a key role in setting up and delivering this
service alongside the clinical leads and Specialist Physiotherapists.
As a
team, we pride ourselves on our development and positive approach to change, as
well as having a flexible and supportive team ethos. We
are committed to supporting the successful candidate to expand their knowledge
in this specialism for the benefits of the patient and the service through
formal courses and in service training.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will assist in helping shape the Pelvic Health
Physiotherapy service in line with latest guidelines, providing the highest
quality care for patients and provide support to the wider physiotherapy team
and other healthcare professionals.
The
successful candidate will use specialist technical
skills and knowledge (with training provided as required) to provide a
flexible, patient centred, therapeutic programme for pelvic health patients. This
will include patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic organ
prolapse, pelvic pain as well as ante and post-natal patients.
The
successful candidate will have a can do attitude, be a team player with
excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills who is committed
to facilitating positive change management, developing themselves and the team.
For
further details please see job description including appendix specific to role
and person specification. If you require any further information please
contact either Shelley Pyrah or Emma Bakes:
shelley.pyrah@nhs.net / emma.bakes@nhs.net
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out formal assessments and
treatment plans identified on pelvic health pathways and provide detailed
documented and verbal feedback on patients progression.
- To work effectively as a member of
the pelvic health team in providing a patient centered program to engage
patients in activities to promote independence and well-being.
- To have an understanding of pelvic
health conditions, acute conditions and long term conditions and common
pathologies in order to assist with patient education.
- To have an understanding of common
contraindications for treatment e.g for certain pelvic health
conditions/pregnancy and to be aware when issues require escalation to a senior
practitioner.
- To be able to identify own
limitations and seek advice from a senior registered practitioner when
appropriate.
- Assist in the implementation,
evaluation and modification of care plans.
- Work effectively as a member of a
team to undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running
of the pelvic health service.
- Under the direction of practitioner,
undertake the adjustment and alteration of specific items of equipment in line
with appropriate health and safety guidelines and role-specific competencies.
- To be in line with role specific
Band 4 competencies.
- To be responsible for planning own
day to day allocated workload, resources and priorities workload.
- To work across the whole service to
meet the needs of the service.
- To be responsible for maintaining
stock, advising on resources and, when required, the ordering of
materials/equipment needed to carry out the function of the service.
- To use a range of verbal and
non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with patients and
encourage their interest and participation in interventions by communicating
with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture.
- To understand and act appropriately
on, written and verbal instruction from a practitioner to carry out specific
treatment and interventions.
- To liaise with other agencies e.g.
multidisciplinary team and referral to other specialist services as deemed
appropriate.
- To be responsible for the recording
of up to date, accurate information concerning any intervention in line with
Trust guidelines.
- To accurately complete specific
referral and assessment forms as required by the needs of the service and
patient.
- To be proficient in the use of all
appropriate electronic systems required to perform role.
- To participate in both service and
trust development plans.
- To participate in specific projects
or departmental working parties as directed by the practitioner.
- As a competent practitioner, teach
and provide supervision to appropriate staff.
- As part of the pelvic health team,
incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive working into your own
practice.
- To participate in team audit and
data collection and evaluation activities as agreed and directed.
- To ensure children and adults are
protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in
accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out formal assessments and
treatment plans identified on pelvic health pathways and provide detailed
documented and verbal feedback on patients progression.
- To work effectively as a member of
the pelvic health team in providing a patient centered program to engage
patients in activities to promote independence and well-being.
- To have an understanding of pelvic
health conditions, acute conditions and long term conditions and common
pathologies in order to assist with patient education.
- To have an understanding of common
contraindications for treatment e.g for certain pelvic health
conditions/pregnancy and to be aware when issues require escalation to a senior
practitioner.
- To be able to identify own
limitations and seek advice from a senior registered practitioner when
appropriate.
- Assist in the implementation,
evaluation and modification of care plans.
- Work effectively as a member of a
team to undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running
of the pelvic health service.
- Under the direction of practitioner,
undertake the adjustment and alteration of specific items of equipment in line
with appropriate health and safety guidelines and role-specific competencies.
- To be in line with role specific
Band 4 competencies.
- To be responsible for planning own
day to day allocated workload, resources and priorities workload.
- To work across the whole service to
meet the needs of the service.
- To be responsible for maintaining
stock, advising on resources and, when required, the ordering of
materials/equipment needed to carry out the function of the service.
- To use a range of verbal and
non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with patients and
encourage their interest and participation in interventions by communicating
with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture.
- To understand and act appropriately
on, written and verbal instruction from a practitioner to carry out specific
treatment and interventions.
- To liaise with other agencies e.g.
multidisciplinary team and referral to other specialist services as deemed
appropriate.
- To be responsible for the recording
of up to date, accurate information concerning any intervention in line with
Trust guidelines.
- To accurately complete specific
referral and assessment forms as required by the needs of the service and
patient.
- To be proficient in the use of all
appropriate electronic systems required to perform role.
- To participate in both service and
trust development plans.
- To participate in specific projects
or departmental working parties as directed by the practitioner.
- As a competent practitioner, teach
and provide supervision to appropriate staff.
- As part of the pelvic health team,
incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive working into your own
practice.
- To participate in team audit and
data collection and evaluation activities as agreed and directed.
- To ensure children and adults are
protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in
accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in supervising/inducting/supporting others at work
- Experience in a care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience in an NHS setting
- Experience working within a physiotherapy setting
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle
Qualifications
Essential
- Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A-C English and Maths or equivalent.
- Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care 60 credits level 4 or have significant therapy experience already working in a similar health care role
Desirable
- First Aid Course.
- Care Certificate
- Courses/training relevant to role
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner.
- Able to escalate to a qualified member of staff any concerns regarding patient care or risk.
- Able to adhere to trust values & behaviours, and support others to do the same.
- Able to educate patients and colleagues within scope of role.
- Able to implement and evaluate treatment.
- Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required.
- Able to delegate work appropriately.
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Able to work autonomously.
- Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes.
- Able to work as part of team, and support others within the team.
Desirable
- Competent manual handling skills
- Use of computer systems e.g. Microsoft, Systm1, PPM+, Cito, ICE, Xero
- Previous experience of delivering information to patients in a group setting
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Evidence of extended skills and competencies.
- Evidence of regular updates and utilisation of specialist skills and competencies.
- Experience of supervising others and allocating appropriate workloads.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of pelvic health conditions and how these can affect the patient.
- Experience of working with students
- Experience of group work and leading classes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in supervising/inducting/supporting others at work
- Experience in a care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience in an NHS setting
- Experience working within a physiotherapy setting
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle
Qualifications
Essential
- Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A-C English and Maths or equivalent.
- Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care 60 credits level 4 or have significant therapy experience already working in a similar health care role
Desirable
- First Aid Course.
- Care Certificate
- Courses/training relevant to role
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner.
- Able to escalate to a qualified member of staff any concerns regarding patient care or risk.
- Able to adhere to trust values & behaviours, and support others to do the same.
- Able to educate patients and colleagues within scope of role.
- Able to implement and evaluate treatment.
- Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required.
- Able to delegate work appropriately.
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Able to work autonomously.
- Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes.
- Able to work as part of team, and support others within the team.
Desirable
- Competent manual handling skills
- Use of computer systems e.g. Microsoft, Systm1, PPM+, Cito, ICE, Xero
- Previous experience of delivering information to patients in a group setting
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Evidence of extended skills and competencies.
- Evidence of regular updates and utilisation of specialist skills and competencies.
- Experience of supervising others and allocating appropriate workloads.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of pelvic health conditions and how these can affect the patient.
- Experience of working with students
- Experience of group work and leading classes
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).
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).
