Job summary
A
fantastic opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time position as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within Pelvic Health Perinatal
conditions including MSK. This post will be working within a dynamic and
friendly Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team under the Physiotherapy Service at
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The service is delivered by the team of
therapists and the clinical leads across the three hospital sites within the
trust.
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.
The
successful candidate will be expected to take a lead role in the
delivery of the perinatal pelvic health physiotherapy service, including MSK
related conditions .They will also plan and
deliver treatment programmes for
complex patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including bladder, bowel,
prolapse and pelvic pain symptoms.
This
post will play a key role in reviewing pathways for patients within pelvic
health physiotherapy, auditing and developing other team members to deliver a high-quality
therapy service for patients to ensure best practice.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deputise for the APP Clinical leads as
required, supporting in the delivery of service improvements and providing specialist
clinical knowledge in relation to service development.
The successful
candidate will lead appropriate education and training of therapy staff and
other health care professionals including GPs, consultants and other AHPs with
the clinical leads and other Senior Specialist Physiotherapists, and you will
be responsible for the supervision of more junior Physiotherapists within the
team.
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.Post graduate qualifications in a relevant area would be an
advantage.
The
successful candidate will have a can do attitude, be a team player with
excellent communication, organisational, teaching 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 Emma Bakes or Amy Ford on:
emma.bakes@nhs.net / amy.ford@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
- To deliver Physiotherapy input to patients referred into the MYTT pelvic health service. This will include the triage and assessment of new patients to determine their diagnosis and management. Referrals are accepted from GPs, Midwives and relevant consultant led services both within and outside of the Mid Yorkshire area.
- To assess ante-natal and post-natal patients presenting with MSK related symptoms and conditions using clinical knowledge and skills and holding a clinical caseload which will include specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of these patients.
- To coordinate perinatal related MSK condition physiotherapy input to patients referred into the MYTT Physiotherapy service. This will include the delivery of clinics, groups and virtual groups across three hospital sites.
- To take a lead role in the delivery of the perinatal related MSK condition physiotherapy service working alongside pelvic health and MSK practitioners within these specialities.
- To plan and deliver (or work towards after relevant training) treatment programmes for complex patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including bladder, bowel and pelvic pain symptoms.
- To work with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners on competencies required to deliver an extended scope Physiotherapy role in clinic supervised by consultants and/or APPs (dependent upon skills, training level and service requirements).
- To participate in MDT working with the Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife and wider services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver Physiotherapy input to patients referred into the MYTT pelvic health service. This will include the triage and assessment of new patients to determine their diagnosis and management. Referrals are accepted from GPs, Midwives and relevant consultant led services both within and outside of the Mid Yorkshire area.
- To assess ante-natal and post-natal patients presenting with MSK related symptoms and conditions using clinical knowledge and skills and holding a clinical caseload which will include specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of these patients.
- To coordinate perinatal related MSK condition physiotherapy input to patients referred into the MYTT Physiotherapy service. This will include the delivery of clinics, groups and virtual groups across three hospital sites.
- To take a lead role in the delivery of the perinatal related MSK condition physiotherapy service working alongside pelvic health and MSK practitioners within these specialities.
- To plan and deliver (or work towards after relevant training) treatment programmes for complex patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including bladder, bowel and pelvic pain symptoms.
- To work with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners on competencies required to deliver an extended scope Physiotherapy role in clinic supervised by consultants and/or APPs (dependent upon skills, training level and service requirements).
- To participate in MDT working with the Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife and wider services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant therapy profession.
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council .
- Have or be working towards Masters degree or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant clinical Post-Graduate qualification.
- Management course
- Relevant Courses e.g. POGP
- Member of POGP
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive clinical experience
- Experience of working in relevant clinical setting
- Supervision of more junior and support staff and students
- Experience of working with Consultants/wider MDT
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- IM&T Skills
- Knowledge of current guidelines within Pelvic Health
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work both independently and to promote MDT working
- Ability to motivate
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment
- Ability to cope with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Leadership skills and qualities
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of obstetric, gynaecology, urology, colorectal & musculoskeletal pathologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Promotion of role of therapies
- Moving and Handling
- Forward thinking
- Ability to pass on knowledge and skills within both formal and informal environments
- Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services
- Working knowledge of the NHS
Desirable
- Teaching/Presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant therapy profession.
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council .
- Have or be working towards Masters degree or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant clinical Post-Graduate qualification.
- Management course
- Relevant Courses e.g. POGP
- Member of POGP
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive clinical experience
- Experience of working in relevant clinical setting
- Supervision of more junior and support staff and students
- Experience of working with Consultants/wider MDT
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- IM&T Skills
- Knowledge of current guidelines within Pelvic Health
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work both independently and to promote MDT working
- Ability to motivate
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment
- Ability to cope with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Leadership skills and qualities
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of obstetric, gynaecology, urology, colorectal & musculoskeletal pathologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Promotion of role of therapies
- Moving and Handling
- Forward thinking
- Ability to pass on knowledge and skills within both formal and informal environments
- Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services
- Working knowledge of the NHS
Desirable
- Teaching/Presentation skills
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).
