Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term 1 year contract for a Band 6 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. The job is 18.75 hours per week as part of a supportive, friendly and passionate team. The post holder will be offered training and professional development opportunities to develop their skills in pelvic health (prior experience in MSK outpatients is required if no previous experience in pelvic health). Prior experience of working in the NHS at undergraduate or postgraduate level is essential. They will be expected to contribute to service development.
The physiotherapists specialising in Pelvic Health work very closely with the Urogynaecology, Colorectal, Gastroenterology Consultant led teams, Continence nurses, Midwives and dieticians. This makes for an interesting mix of outpatient caseload. The service also runs a range of rehabilitation and education classes and is a regional centre of the delivery of posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS).
The successful applicant will be an effective team player, have the ability to use their initiative and communicate with empathy. They will embrace innovation and integrated working, and be committed to following best practice to ensure patient centred care.
Flexible working will be accommodated where possible.
For further details please contact: Jodie Hayward (Clinical Service Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapist; jodie.hayward@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
- Work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment of a range of pelvic health conditions (obstetric, gynaecological, colorectal) to your own designated caseload of patients. This is provided both on-site and also within community clinics without direct supervision. You will be expected to maintain up to date physiotherapy records.
- Use evidence based principles / current best practise and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
- Fully participate in CPD and other service development activities
- Regularly supervise, teach and support more junior staff
- Deputise for the physiotherapy team leader during their absence
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application.
Successful candidate needs to hold a Physiotherapy Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register. Successful candidates will be required to work across a number of sites to deliver an effective pelvic health physiotherapy service including hospital outpatient departments, inpatient obstetric ward cover, commercial gym working and remote working.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- To be able to manage and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, running to time in an outpatient setting and working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision.
- To undertake assessment and treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic obstetric musculoskeletal and gynaecology related conditions.
- To perform internal examinations for the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor conditions.
- To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and to ensure effectiveness of the intervention and to identify quickly when treatment requires modifying and to recognise when advice/assistance from clinical specialist is required.
- To communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and stakeholders regarding patient care and service development.
- To work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior therapist if required.
Research/Audit/Quality
- To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
- To undertake and present relevant service improvement and evidence based projects including contribution to in service training programme.
IT
- To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.
Health, safety and security
- To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action.
- To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.
Organisational Responsibilities
- To demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to sudden changes in workload.
- To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of reports, discharge letters and onward referrals.
- To be involved with the induction, teaching and supervision of other physiotherapy staff and contribute to their performance assessment by providing feedback to their seniors.
This job involves regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. - body fluids including urine and faeces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application.
Successful candidate needs to hold a Physiotherapy Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register. Successful candidates will be required to work across a number of sites to deliver an effective pelvic health physiotherapy service including hospital outpatient departments, inpatient obstetric ward cover, commercial gym working and remote working.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- To be able to manage and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, running to time in an outpatient setting and working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision.
- To undertake assessment and treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic obstetric musculoskeletal and gynaecology related conditions.
- To perform internal examinations for the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor conditions.
- To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and to ensure effectiveness of the intervention and to identify quickly when treatment requires modifying and to recognise when advice/assistance from clinical specialist is required.
- To communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and stakeholders regarding patient care and service development.
- To work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior therapist if required.
Research/Audit/Quality
- To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
- To undertake and present relevant service improvement and evidence based projects including contribution to in service training programme.
IT
- To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.
Health, safety and security
- To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action.
- To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.
Organisational Responsibilities
- To demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to sudden changes in workload.
- To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of reports, discharge letters and onward referrals.
- To be involved with the induction, teaching and supervision of other physiotherapy staff and contribute to their performance assessment by providing feedback to their seniors.
This job involves regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. - body fluids including urine and faeces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register.
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and professional self-development in Pelvic Health or MSK.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience assessing and treating musculoskeletal or pelvic health conditions
- Experience of managing own caseload and prioritising and delegating
- Experience of working in the NHS setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients referred with women's health conditions (obstetric, gynaecology & bowel problems)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of treatment approaches in Pelvic Health
- Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines and policies, and their implications to clinical practice
- Ability to carry out highly advanced range of assessments and procedures and use clear clinical reasoning to make a diagnosis, treatment and management plan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register.
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and professional self-development in Pelvic Health or MSK.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience assessing and treating musculoskeletal or pelvic health conditions
- Experience of managing own caseload and prioritising and delegating
- Experience of working in the NHS setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients referred with women's health conditions (obstetric, gynaecology & bowel problems)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of treatment approaches in Pelvic Health
- Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines and policies, and their implications to clinical practice
- Ability to carry out highly advanced range of assessments and procedures and use clear clinical reasoning to make a diagnosis, treatment and management plan
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).
