Job summary
This role is offered on a part time basis of 15 hours per week only, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
Are you interested in a career in Women's Health physiotherapy? We have an excellent opportunity for you ,with a part time post available.
You will have an interesting case load of continence and obstetric patients and your comprehensive job plan will include classes. We offer excellent support, supervision and training opportunities. We have developed close links with other members of the MDT and we have staff involved in the exciting perinatal project improving health care for all women postnatally.
For further information please contact us today!
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision and evaluation of the Women's Health and Continence Physiotherapy Service provided to outpatients at the Great Western Hospital.
The caseload will involve advanced assessment of patients within the specialty who may have highly complex and/or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment.
To promote Women's Health physiotherapy and provide specialist advice and teaching within GWH and the South West region
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To undertake specialised assessment of patients with urogynaecological and continence problems, musculo-skeletal problems in pregnancy and up to six weeks post-partum. Conditions include; urinary and faecal incontinence, vaginal prolapse, dyspareunia and pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain.2) To undertake assessments of patients using advanced investigative and analytical skills to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment and teaching skills.3) To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and carers on very sensitive issues to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition/problems. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation clarification and gaining informed consent will beused with a wide variety of patients. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident, e.g. embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear, cultural differences, visual/hearing impairment.
4) To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new trends and developments, to reflect on these and incorporate them as necessary into your own work to ensure and maintain expertise.5) To keep up to date with changes in your field, disseminate information and ensure that practice is based on best available evidence.6) To be an active participant in the in-service training program. To provide teaching to other physiotherapy staff with regard to womens health and continence issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To undertake specialised assessment of patients with urogynaecological and continence problems, musculo-skeletal problems in pregnancy and up to six weeks post-partum. Conditions include; urinary and faecal incontinence, vaginal prolapse, dyspareunia and pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain.2) To undertake assessments of patients using advanced investigative and analytical skills to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment and teaching skills.3) To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and carers on very sensitive issues to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition/problems. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation clarification and gaining informed consent will beused with a wide variety of patients. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident, e.g. embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear, cultural differences, visual/hearing impairment.
4) To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new trends and developments, to reflect on these and incorporate them as necessary into your own work to ensure and maintain expertise.5) To keep up to date with changes in your field, disseminate information and ensure that practice is based on best available evidence.6) To be an active participant in the in-service training program. To provide teaching to other physiotherapy staff with regard to womens health and continence issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy Professional knowledge acquired through degree and state registration supplemented by specialist courses, CPD and experience across specialties gained from post-registration short rotations or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of post graduate women's health ACPWH accredited training
- Membership of ACPWH
Experience
Essential
- Completion of band 5 rotational posts
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of a range of continence strategies
- Experience of supervising and training others
- Use of outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience of psychosexual dysfunction and treatment
- Experience of working as a band 6 in Outpatients or Women's Health
- Experience of service development and/or evaluative work
- Group work with patients
- Audit experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy Professional knowledge acquired through degree and state registration supplemented by specialist courses, CPD and experience across specialties gained from post-registration short rotations or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of post graduate women's health ACPWH accredited training
- Membership of ACPWH
Experience
Essential
- Completion of band 5 rotational posts
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of a range of continence strategies
- Experience of supervising and training others
- Use of outcome measures
Desirable
- Experience of psychosexual dysfunction and treatment
- Experience of working as a band 6 in Outpatients or Women's Health
- Experience of service development and/or evaluative work
- Group work with patients
- Audit experience
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).
