Job summary
We are looking for someone who has experience or a keen interest in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. You may have some experience already and require a supportive team who can provide comprehensive training to excel. Alternatively, you may be looking to develop your skills in the field of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and a structured Band 5 to Band 6 transitional training programme could be considered, if appropriate.
The post will allow you to gain experience with pelvic floor dysfunctions (urogynaecology and colorectal) and musculoskeletal conditions linked to pregnancy and postnatally. There will opportunity to teach education classes. We also provide assessment and treatment on our Maternity and Gynaecology Wards, therefore you will have a varied caseload.
The post will include weekend and Bank Holiday cover for our Maternity and Gynaecology Wards.
We are a small friendly team who are supportive in developing our team and are keen to upskill staff for both job satisfaction and service development.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients within the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings.
To provide evidence based assessment and treatment for antenatal and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions, incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain.
To support Inpatient services such as our postnatal Ward and post-op gynaecology surgeries. This will include some weekend hours (rota per month).
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Full Time or Part Time opportunities will be considered.
The advert will close at midnight on 11 September 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Full Time or Part Time opportunities will be considered.
The advert will close at midnight on 11 September 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -HCPC registered
- -Degree in Physiotherapy (or Diploma equivalent)
- -Evidence of relevant CPD
- -Evidence of relevant pelvic health post-graduate courses
Desirable
- -Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- -Membership of relevant special interest groups
Experience
Essential
- -Experience gained through junior / senior rotational post including musculoskeletal, surgical and respiratory
- -Have strong experience of treating antenatal and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions in an Outpatient setting
- -Have some experience of treating bladder dysfunctions such as SUI and urgency
- -Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy Team and/or MDT
- -Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or Assistants
- -Competency to participate weekend Rosie list
Desirable
- -Student supervisor or willing to be trained
- -Experience of teaching in an exercise class setting
- -Have some experience of treating bowel dysfunctions
- -Have some experience of treating simple pelvic pain disorders such as dyspareunia
- -Experience of using electronic patient notes
Knowledge
Essential
- -Good knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- -Working knowledge of a broad range of Musculoskeletal conditions
- -Ability to pass on knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
Desirable
- -Knowledge of workings of community and the Primary Care Trust
Skills
Essential
- -Forward thinking
- -Excellent inter-personal skills
- -Self-directed learning
- -Ability to work independently
- -Ability to pass on skills to others within both formal and informal environments
- -Good organisational skills
- -Ability to manage own caseload
- -Administrative and computer skills
Desirable
- -Presentation skills
- -Evidence of participation in audits or service development projects
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- -Able to work flexibly across extended hours to support the delivery of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -HCPC registered
- -Degree in Physiotherapy (or Diploma equivalent)
- -Evidence of relevant CPD
- -Evidence of relevant pelvic health post-graduate courses
Desirable
- -Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- -Membership of relevant special interest groups
Experience
Essential
- -Experience gained through junior / senior rotational post including musculoskeletal, surgical and respiratory
- -Have strong experience of treating antenatal and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions in an Outpatient setting
- -Have some experience of treating bladder dysfunctions such as SUI and urgency
- -Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy Team and/or MDT
- -Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or Assistants
- -Competency to participate weekend Rosie list
Desirable
- -Student supervisor or willing to be trained
- -Experience of teaching in an exercise class setting
- -Have some experience of treating bowel dysfunctions
- -Have some experience of treating simple pelvic pain disorders such as dyspareunia
- -Experience of using electronic patient notes
Knowledge
Essential
- -Good knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- -Working knowledge of a broad range of Musculoskeletal conditions
- -Ability to pass on knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
Desirable
- -Knowledge of workings of community and the Primary Care Trust
Skills
Essential
- -Forward thinking
- -Excellent inter-personal skills
- -Self-directed learning
- -Ability to work independently
- -Ability to pass on skills to others within both formal and informal environments
- -Good organisational skills
- -Ability to manage own caseload
- -Administrative and computer skills
Desirable
- -Presentation skills
- -Evidence of participation in audits or service development projects
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- -Able to work flexibly across extended hours to support the delivery of the service
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).