Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a innovative HCPC-registered Physiotherapist to join our team of enthusiastic and dedicated physiotherapy staff within the Pelvic Health Team.
This post is ideal for someone who wishes to develop or expand their Pelvic Health knowledge within a supportive environment. Previous experience in Pelvic Health is essential, with experience in musculoskeletal outpatients desirable. You should have comprehensive experience at Band 5 level within a range of specialities and have an interest and desire to develop your knowledge and skills within Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
After a period of training, working towards a competency framework, you will work as an autonomous practitioner. You will enhance your knowledge to manage patient care within Breast, Urology, Gynaecology, Urogynaecology, Colorectal and Obstetrics and pathways.
The postholder will work as part of the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team at Northumbria Heath Care Trust but the role will include work at Gateshead Health Trust 3 days per week as part of a contract to deliver Pelvic Health Services.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a high standard of physiotherapy care (assessment, treatment and advice) to a complex patient group within the Pelvic Health speciality. The main conditions managed within the service include bladder and bowel dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, perineal trauma, musculoskeletal conditions during the ante-natal and post-natal period, as well breast cancer and reconstructive surgeries.
Other responsibilities of the post include overseeing the clinical education of physiotherapy students and the day-to-day management (when applicable) of Band 5 and Therapy Support staff within the Pelvic Health service.
Additionally, you will be responsible for contributing towards audit and evaluation of the service, alongside promoting innovation in practice, to promote the role of pelvic health physiotherapy, in management of the above conditions. The post will predominantly involve work within the outpatient setting however there may be a requirement to work on the inpatient post-natal wards.
There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development at NHCT to support opportunities for future career development. You will have the opportunity to undertake relevant CPD within this role.
You will be expected to work flexibly according to the needs of the service but will be supported by senior Physiotherapists with in the team.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Pelvic Health service using specialist clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently-managed caseload which will incorporate routine and complex presentation of conditions.
To develop specialist skills to take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of theservice and offering specialist advice to planning and service development teams in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.
To further-develop post-graduate skills and continue professional development, including participation in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external post-graduate training.
To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be responsible for the supervision of unqualified, newly-qualified Physiotherapists and undergraduates who work under your direct supervision.
To improve clinical standards and participate in research activities.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Pelvic Health service using specialist clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently-managed caseload which will incorporate routine and complex presentation of conditions.
To develop specialist skills to take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of theservice and offering specialist advice to planning and service development teams in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.
To further-develop post-graduate skills and continue professional development, including participation in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external post-graduate training.
To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be responsible for the supervision of unqualified, newly-qualified Physiotherapists and undergraduates who work under your direct supervision.
To improve clinical standards and participate in research activities.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience and/or qualification
- Registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continued professional development through self directed learning, in-service training record and attendance at relevant short post graduate courses.
Desirable
- Ability to educate and assess students (1st year only)
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience and/or qualification
- Registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continued professional development through self directed learning, in-service training record and attendance at relevant short post graduate courses.
Desirable
- Ability to educate and assess students (1st year only)
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
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).
