Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Pelvic Health Outpatient Physiotherapy team at North Bristol NHS Trust. Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is a growing and much needed specialty. We are looking for an excellent team player with an interest in pelvic health who is flexible, dynamic and open to change, to join our friendly and forward-thinking team.
The postholder will be working within the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team covering outpatient clinics, self-management and education groups and tele consultations covering maternity and gynecology patients. There is occasionally a need to deliver advice to women on the maternity wards. There will be a mix of face-to-face patient contact and virtual contact (e.g telephone or video). There may be some requirement to travel to community settings and/or different sites for some sessions.
This role is a mix of clinical, administrative and practical tasks to support the Pelvic Health team.
In return we will provide clinical supervision, opportunities and development through a well-developed supervision structure which will provide the opportunity to build on and extend your expertise and develop your skills.
Main duties of the job
To work as an integral and active part of the North Bristol Trust Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the physiotherapy team in the provision of a patient centred service, in an efficient and cost-effective way.
The post holder will work under the indirect supervision of qualified Physiotherapists in a variety of settings including: physiotherapy outpatients, physiotherapy gym, maternity inpatient units, virtual clinics from office spaces or home, and community centres. This will include 1:1 and group sessions, both virtual (video and telephone) and face to face.
The post holder will assist in the overall management of patients within pelvic health physiotherapy. This will include, but is not limited to, the following patient groups: antenatal (during pregnancy), post-natal (following childbirth), pre and post gynaecological surgery. And may involve management of the following conditions: pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction including incontinence and prolapse.
The role involves both direct patient contact and indirect patient related duties. It is also necessary to undertake some administration and departmental duties e.g. booking patient appointments, coordinating patient groups, supporting data collection, keeping patient documentation and managing stock and equipment.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Clinical:
- To deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment as designed by physiotherapist without direct supervision. This could include patient education and advise, exercises as individual or group, and other alternatives in various settings.
- To organise own workload within delegated area
- Support the pelvic health physiotherapy team in the day to day running of the service.
Administrative:
- To undertake administrative tasks eg. filing, photocopying and assisting with class organization and compiling databases, sending appointment letters, setting up exercise/education groups.
- To undertake as directed any housekeeping duties eg. cleaning of equipment, tidying work areas, changing beds, replenishing First Aid Boxes and Resuscitation Trolley
Professional:
- To demonstrate safe use of equipment to patients and carers including walking aids or support belts.
- To work within Departmental, Trust and CSP guidelines and policies. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with the agreed objectives and personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies, plus service needs.
- To supervise physiotherapy assistants where appropriate.
- To deliver in-service training sessions as appropriate Junior, Dept, assistants and students.
- To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit, research or monitoring of service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Clinical:
- To deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment as designed by physiotherapist without direct supervision. This could include patient education and advise, exercises as individual or group, and other alternatives in various settings.
- To organise own workload within delegated area
- Support the pelvic health physiotherapy team in the day to day running of the service.
Administrative:
- To undertake administrative tasks eg. filing, photocopying and assisting with class organization and compiling databases, sending appointment letters, setting up exercise/education groups.
- To undertake as directed any housekeeping duties eg. cleaning of equipment, tidying work areas, changing beds, replenishing First Aid Boxes and Resuscitation Trolley
Professional:
- To demonstrate safe use of equipment to patients and carers including walking aids or support belts.
- To work within Departmental, Trust and CSP guidelines and policies. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with the agreed objectives and personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies, plus service needs.
- To supervise physiotherapy assistants where appropriate.
- To deliver in-service training sessions as appropriate Junior, Dept, assistants and students.
- To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit, research or monitoring of service.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills.
- NVQ level 3 / appropriate level apprenticeship in care (or the desire to work towards).
- Good standard of secondary education to GCSE level
- Evidence of a continued desire to learn and develop self
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS or social care experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS healthcare setting, preferably in rehabilitation
- Sports or exercise rehabilitation background including exercise prescription and progression, preferably within a healthcare setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written
- Essential IT skills
- Demonstrate good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise workloads
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience of undertaking general administrative duties
- Experience of teaching a basic skill
- Ability to problem solve
- Demonstrate ability to undertake manual handling requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience of delivering exercise programmes
- Experience using written or electronic patient records and data
- Demonstrate ability to work flexibly by using own initiative
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Good rapport, communication and interpersonal skills
- An empathetic attitude towards patients
- Ability to motivate and enthuse patients
- Willingness to work under supervision and accept direction from senior staff
- Ability to manage stress
- Flexible attitude
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills.
- NVQ level 3 / appropriate level apprenticeship in care (or the desire to work towards).
- Good standard of secondary education to GCSE level
- Evidence of a continued desire to learn and develop self
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS or social care experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS healthcare setting, preferably in rehabilitation
- Sports or exercise rehabilitation background including exercise prescription and progression, preferably within a healthcare setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written
- Essential IT skills
- Demonstrate good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise workloads
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience of undertaking general administrative duties
- Experience of teaching a basic skill
- Ability to problem solve
- Demonstrate ability to undertake manual handling requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience of delivering exercise programmes
- Experience using written or electronic patient records and data
- Demonstrate ability to work flexibly by using own initiative
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Good rapport, communication and interpersonal skills
- An empathetic attitude towards patients
- Ability to motivate and enthuse patients
- Willingness to work under supervision and accept direction from senior staff
- Ability to manage stress
- Flexible attitude
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).
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).
