Job summary
Are you an experienced and motivated MSK/Pelvic Health physiotherapist looking for a new challenge as part of a dynamic, innovative and supportive pelvic health team?
Then we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a Band 6 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist within our Team.
You will work closely with our highly skilled and experienced Band 7/8 Pelvic Health Physiotherapists who will be responsible for clinically leading the development and provision of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy services. You'll be supported by the Pelvic Health Team giving you the opportunity to enhance your specialist skills to treat men and women with pelvic health conditions.
Main duties of the job
As a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and after a period of training, you'll work as an autonomous practitioner and provide specialised assessment and intervention within the speciality of pelvic health conditions, including patients who may have highly complex presentations, with the aim of facilitating short and long term self-management approaches to their condition
You'll also be required to support, teach and appraise more junior staff and support student physiotherapists, as appropriate.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.
Example from the Job description below:
- To work with the Locality Lead to ensure a high standard of clinical care in line with national and local standards and the CSP Code of Professional Conduct.
- To maintain personal clinical professional development (CPD), by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate as necessary into the workplace.
- To take an active role in the in-service training programme by attendance and deliverance of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, peer review, in-service training sessions and by attending courses and practising reflective practice.
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee, and to be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies.
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraiser and to formulate personal development programmes with the appraisee(s).
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, clinical audit and outcome measures either individually or within the MSK team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.
Example from the Job description below:
- To work with the Locality Lead to ensure a high standard of clinical care in line with national and local standards and the CSP Code of Professional Conduct.
- To maintain personal clinical professional development (CPD), by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate as necessary into the workplace.
- To take an active role in the in-service training programme by attendance and deliverance of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, peer review, in-service training sessions and by attending courses and practising reflective practice.
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee, and to be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies.
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraiser and to formulate personal development programmes with the appraisee(s).
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, clinical audit and outcome measures either individually or within the MSK team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma level education leading to Registration by the Health Professions Council (UK) as a Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant and up to date post graduate training in the relevant area
- Relevant validated clinical courses.
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of undertaking POGP course
- Evidence of shadowing or CPD in Pelvic Health
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within NHS clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling
- Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning and analytical ability
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise workload pressures
- Understanding of Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Competency in Moving and Handling
- Presentation skills
- Computer literacy
- Understanding and use of reflective practice
Desirable
- Experience in clinical setting of pelvic health
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to record and retrieve information on paper or electronic records as appropriate
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills
- Compassionate, exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives, remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual needs
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
- Able to develop a therapeutic rapport with patients
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet
- Able to pass on skills and knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate awareness/history of treatment for obstetrics/gynaecology patients
- Demonstrate willingness to develop clinical expertise within clinical role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma level education leading to Registration by the Health Professions Council (UK) as a Physiotherapist
- Evidence of relevant and up to date post graduate training in the relevant area
- Relevant validated clinical courses.
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of undertaking POGP course
- Evidence of shadowing or CPD in Pelvic Health
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within NHS clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling
- Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning and analytical ability
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise workload pressures
- Understanding of Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Competency in Moving and Handling
- Presentation skills
- Computer literacy
- Understanding and use of reflective practice
Desirable
- Experience in clinical setting of pelvic health
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to record and retrieve information on paper or electronic records as appropriate
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills
- Compassionate, exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives, remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual needs
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
- Able to develop a therapeutic rapport with patients
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet
- Able to pass on skills and knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate awareness/history of treatment for obstetrics/gynaecology patients
- Demonstrate willingness to develop clinical expertise within clinical role
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).
