Description
We are excited to offer a Band 7 specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Post. The successful candidate will work alongside the Clinical Lead and other Band 7 physiotherapists delivering high-quality patient care and treating complex patient presentations.
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment of a range of complex pelvic health conditions. They will also be required to help with leadership duties within the team and provide clinical support to junior pelvic health staff.
The team is a regional centre for the delivery of PTNS treatment and treats both male and female pelvic health patients. The post holder will be expected to work across multiple sites, including hospital outpatient departments, inpatient obstetric ward cover, commercial gym working, and remote working.
Main Duties of the Job:
- Work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment of a range of complex pelvic health conditions
- Use ongoing investigative and analytical skills, assessment techniques, and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients
- Supervise junior staff and provide clinical leadership to staff treating a wide range of pelvic health conditions
- Use evidence-based principles and current best practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions
- Organise and run a range of classes and group sessions to meet the needs of patients and the service
- Fully participate in CPD and other service development activities
- Regularly supervise, teach, and support junior staff
- Deputise for the physiotherapy clinical lead during their absence
Responsibilities:
- Manage and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload
- Undertake assessment and treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic obstetric musculoskeletal and gynaecology-related conditions
- Perform internal examinations for the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor conditions
- Monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders regarding patient care and service development
- Work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior therapist if required
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register
- Evidence of relevant post-registration training in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Postgraduate experience assessing and treating pelvic health conditions
- Experience of managing own complex pelvic health physiotherapy caseload in NHS outpatient setting
- Competent using biofeedback
- Experienced supervising junior staff
Benefits:
- The full range of NHS benefits and discounts