Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Pelvic Heath Physio band 6 to join the Outpatient Service within Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.This is a fantastic opportunity to work with specialist clinical staff who are dedicated to improve patient care.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality of pelvic floor dysfunction to include the clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including bladder and bowel symptoms as well as problems related to any relevant birth trauma. To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To provide support to other members of the team and deputise for the team leader as appropriate.
The service is committed to CPD and encourages supervision at all levels. This post will give an invaluable opportunity to anyone that wishes to further their career within an W omens Pelvic and Peri-natal care field. Your individual programme of professional development will be tailored to your interests and will relate to the knowledge and skills framework.
Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
Pleasenote this vacancy can be closed before the stated closing date.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
Formulate and develop individual treatment programmes underpinned by sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and having a range of treatment options.
Establish accurate prognosis and recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive treatment and discharge plans.
Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gaining consent.
To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
To maintain records, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in form of reports and letter.
Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance and participation, external courses, peer review and individual training sessions.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality Physiotherapy service to patients with Pelvic health issues.
To provide advice and education to other Physiotherapists and students in the management of Physiotherapy conditions.
To take a role in the assessment and treatment of patients with pelvic presentations.
To assess and deliver Physiotherapy treatments and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality Physiotherapy service to patients with Pelvic health issues.
To provide advice and education to other Physiotherapists and students in the management of Physiotherapy conditions.
To take a role in the assessment and treatment of patients with pelvic presentations.
To assess and deliver Physiotherapy treatments and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant recent courses and CPD
Desirable
- Experience in Pelvic Health Physio
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of involvement in relevant clinical audit
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Ability to work independently and also collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills with patients, healthcare professionals, managers and other agencies
- IT literate
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students.
- Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of approaches to the physiotherapy management.
- Experience of self directed learning
Desirable
- Knowledge in and around Pelvic Health Physio.
- Knowledge in Bowel Incontinence.
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to the role. i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structure and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- Ability to travel freely around the trust area.
- Flexible to work patterns
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Additional skills in Pelvic health care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant recent courses and CPD
Desirable
- Experience in Pelvic Health Physio
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of involvement in relevant clinical audit
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Ability to work independently and also collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills with patients, healthcare professionals, managers and other agencies
- IT literate
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students.
- Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of approaches to the physiotherapy management.
- Experience of self directed learning
Desirable
- Knowledge in and around Pelvic Health Physio.
- Knowledge in Bowel Incontinence.
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to the role. i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structure and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- Ability to travel freely around the trust area.
- Flexible to work patterns
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Additional skills in Pelvic health care
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
