Job summary
Band 6 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Pelvic Health team at Broomfield Hospital. We are currently seeking a part time band 6 Physiotherapist to join our small friendly team.
You will be managing your own interesting and varied caseload, providing the assessment of patients with diverse presentations including peri-natal, gynaecology, urology and colorectal referrals in an outpatient setting. You must be able to work autonomously and manage your time efficiently, as well as supporting assistant staff and students.
You will be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a Degree in physiotherapy. You would ideally have previous experience working with a pelvic health caseload.
Main duties of the job
We deliver a wide range of pelvic health services, including continence assessment and management, pelvic pain management and ante & post-natal MSK assessment and management. This post is ideal for those wanting to expand their pelvic health practice in a supportive environment with the support of our highly skilled service lead and the wider MSK Outpatient Team.
You will have excellent communication skills and be interested in personal and service development. You will be expected to maintain a clinical caseload and provide supervision to junior members of staff and students. You will be actively participating in clinical teaching and in-service training sessions, whilst delivering a high standard of patient-centred clinical care. You will be expected to support Band 7 clinicians and take an active role in service improvement and audit.
Whilst the role will primarily be based within an outpatient setting, there will be the need to support on post-labour ward and delivery suites. Helping to support during times of sickness or annual leave.
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of specialist Physiotherapy group e.g. POGP
- Member of the CSP
- POGP course - Physiotherapy assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions during and after pregnancy
- Clinical Educators course
- POGP course - Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: Female urinary dysfunction - an entry level course
- POGP course - Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: Lower bowel dysfunction - an entry level course
Experience
Essential
- Previous women's & men's pelvic health Physiotherapy experience
- Experience of audit and research
- Working knowledge of broad range of pelvic health conditions
Desirable
- Supervision of junior staff and assistants
- Previous MSK outpatient rotation
- Experience running patient education classes
Skills
Essential
- Good Communication skills
- Demonstrate good organisation, delegation and prioritisation
- Able to work under pressure
- Evidence presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of specialist Physiotherapy group e.g. POGP
- Member of the CSP
- POGP course - Physiotherapy assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions during and after pregnancy
- Clinical Educators course
- POGP course - Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: Female urinary dysfunction - an entry level course
- POGP course - Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: Lower bowel dysfunction - an entry level course
Experience
Essential
- Previous women's & men's pelvic health Physiotherapy experience
- Experience of audit and research
- Working knowledge of broad range of pelvic health conditions
Desirable
- Supervision of junior staff and assistants
- Previous MSK outpatient rotation
- Experience running patient education classes
Skills
Essential
- Good Communication skills
- Demonstrate good organisation, delegation and prioritisation
- Able to work under pressure
- Evidence 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).
