Job summary
Christchurch and Poole are friendly, welcoming hospitals where the PH physiotherapists are part of the outpatient physiotherapy team and well integrated into the MDT and Maternity services. You will have a keen interest to develop your skills in all aspects of Pelvic Health, including Antenatal MSK, Perinatal Pelvic Health, Men's health and colorectal. Previous experience in some of these areas would be helpful but the right applicant will be supported in their knowledge and skill development.
We are a truly caring and dynamic PH physiotherapy team currently based across 2 sites who offer treatment for all conditions relating to Pelvic Health and perinatal musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Provide evidence-based, specialist care to obstetric, urogynecology, male and colorectal patients.
- Contribute to key aspects of the service, mentoring of Band 5 and students and supporting the wider Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team, including some cross-site and off-site working.
- Promote and deliver a high quality, evidence-based, customer-focused service
- Work within national and local guidelines
You will have:
- Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy) or equivalent
- Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied caseloads
- Experience of working successfully in partnership with consultants, midwives and other relevant medical practitioners, and participating in creating innovative solutions for new services
- Empathy and kindness
We can offer you:
- Training opportunities and extensive clinical experience
- Leadership and management training opportunities.
- Coaching and mentoring facilities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
Base Location: Christchurch Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent)
- Current HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Full or Affiliate member of POGP
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in NHS
- At least 2 years post graduate physiotherapy experience
- Have had experience of Band 5-6 MSK outpatient Physiotherapy
- Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
- Proven advanced clinical assessment/ reasoning/ problem solving skills within clinical area
Desirable
- Have had some experience working as a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist in a professional setting
- Have demonstrable AN MSK experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrate some digital competencies with a varied number of systems related to healthcare
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions within Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Demonstrable knowledge of current relevant guidelines in Pelvic health
- Demonstrable professional development relevant to Pelvic Health
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Have completed courses for urinary and colorectal dysfunction and AN PN MSK and common symptoms [POGP or equivalent]
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working within an NHS team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent)
- Current HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Full or Affiliate member of POGP
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in NHS
- At least 2 years post graduate physiotherapy experience
- Have had experience of Band 5-6 MSK outpatient Physiotherapy
- Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
- Proven advanced clinical assessment/ reasoning/ problem solving skills within clinical area
Desirable
- Have had some experience working as a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist in a professional setting
- Have demonstrable AN MSK experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrate some digital competencies with a varied number of systems related to healthcare
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions within Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Demonstrable knowledge of current relevant guidelines in Pelvic health
- Demonstrable professional development relevant to Pelvic Health
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Have completed courses for urinary and colorectal dysfunction and AN PN MSK and common symptoms [POGP or equivalent]
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working within an NHS team
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).
