Womens Health Physiotherapist

Job responsibilities

To work within the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service, developing effective clinical interventions, to contribute to clinical practice in the team in line with current evidence base.

To manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients / clients at a specialist level, assessing and treating patients and maintaining clinical records.

To have specialist assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to:

Specialist understanding of musculoskeletal problems in pregnancy and their treatment. Assessment and treatment of gynaecological problems including urinary and faecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Physical rehabilitation through exercise and function Specialist handling skills Medical clinical reasoning skills Awareness of sensitivity require for complex physical and psychological needs of the client group.

To apply evidence-based knowledge within the specialist clinical area acquired through experience and academic study to a specialist post graduate level.

To act, within the acute therapy service, as a resource and provide advice for Physiotherapists, other professionals and colleagues within the MDT about the assessment, treatment, management and care of patients / clients who have a multi-pathological illness and/or complex psychosocial need.

To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues.

To work with other members of the MDT to ensure effective care pathways and transfer of care / discharges.

To proactively and appropriately facilitate a seamless transfer of care and continuing therapeutic management of Womens Health patients between care settings.

To work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary manner within the MDT, being able to debate the blurring of boundaries across professions and where competent take on aspects of blurred boundary working, where appropriate.

To develop specialist programmes of assessment, treatment and intervention for Womens Health patients in the acute hospital setting.

To manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, working efficiently to manage professional time and delegate according to the training and competency levels of other team members to ensure the effective delivery of the service.

To participate in the supervision process with staff on a daily basis and for students as required.

To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken.

To provide specialist assessment and advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings as appropriate.

To run classes face-to-face and virtually as per the service requirements.

To work across a 7 day therapy service, including weekends and Bank holidays. This may also include participating in the respiratory on call service.

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Registered with HCPC
• Previous NHS Physiotherapy experience as an undergraduate or at a post graduate level.

Desirable

• Evidence of Postgraduate Training
• Evidence of Pelvic Health Postgraduate Training
• Clinical Educator Training
• Member of Professional Body
• Studied at Masters level or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Knowledge of requirements for appropriate consent for intimate examinations
• Awareness of the management of complex psychosocial issues in Women's health
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
• Good Clinical Reasoning skills
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Evidence of relevant training and maintenance of best practice
• Awareness of relevant Legislation, Local and National initiatives specific to role
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
• Teaching/Presentation skills eg, presenting in service training
• Experience developing others
• Previous NHS physiotherapy experience either as an undergraduate or postgraduate

Desirable

• Experience in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in obstetric patients in an outpatients setting
• Experience in running classes for patients within a physiotherapy setting
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of gynaecological outpatients, with problems such as urinary and faecal incontinence
• Experience in vaginal examination for pelvic floor dysfunction problems, and completed, or working towards completion of the necessary formal training
• Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups
• Previous NHS physiotherapy experience either as an undergraduate or postgraduate

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
• Excellent Time Management
• Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
• Ability to concentrate and work in conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to identify and articulate own training needs
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
• Proven ability to work well in a team
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
• Ability to organise own work and caseload
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
• Ability to recognise own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn skills from others
• Ability to prioritise own and others caseloads
• Holds a full UK driving licence or has access to a vehicle

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).