Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Physiotherapist with pelvic health interest to join the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team based at Frimley Park Hospital.

The role offers opportunities for 1:1 and group sessions, including some virtual clinics, supervision of staff and students, and CPD within a growing service. Ideally hours condensed over three days with possible community clinics; HCPC registered and BSc Physiotherapy essential.

Qualifications

• BSc Physiotherapy, HCPC registered and up-to-date with CPD.
• Evidence of recent and relevant study in clinical area.
• Multidisciplinary working.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment for Pelvic Health patients.
• Manage 1:1 and group sessions, including some virtual clinics.
• Supervise and teach junior staff and students.
• Participate in CPD and departmental activities.

Skills

Supervising staff

Presenting to groups

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

BSc Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Are you a physiotherapist with an interest or experience in pelvic health? Have you completed B5 rotations through a range of specialities including MSK? After establishing a Perinatal Pelvic Health Service in 2022 at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to expand our Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team to meet growing demands. This post will be based at Frimley Park Hospital, with the possibility of community clinics within the local area. Ideally the hours would be condensed over 3 days. Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• We have a growing team of experienced physiotherapists and assistant practitioners who provide an evidence-based service. Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in the team provide expert advice and support. We have a well-structured in-service training schedule and CPD opportunities.
• There may be opportunities to supervise other staff and take on students.
• The caseload will include 1:1 appointments and sometimes virtual and in person patient groups, to alleviate their pelvic floor dysfunction, which includes incontinence, prolapse, vulval pain and obstetric perineal tears., To provide an effective, high quality physiotherapy service to outpatients in the specialty of Pelvic Health.
• To undertake specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of patient with Pelvic Health problems. These patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations.
• To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/technicians/assistants and students and be involved in teaching MDT staff.
• To participate in CPD and other departmental activities.
• To provide an effective, high quality physiotherapy service to outpatients in the specialty of Pelvic Health.
• To undertake specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of patient with Pelvic Health problems. These patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations.
• To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/technicians/assistants and students and be involved in teaching MDT staff.
• To participate in CPD and other departmental activities.
• BSc Physiotherapy
• Evidence of recent and relevant study in clinical area
• HCPC Registration

For the full job description and personal specification please see the attached document. Job description,

Desirable

• Member of POGP
• Evidence of some managerial training

Skills Essential

• Experience of supervising/appraising other staff
• Able to present information to a group
• Interpersonal skills including clear, concise and effective verbal and written reports.
• Organisational skills.

Desirable

• Be able to work single handedly and in groups.

Experience Essential

• Completion of B5 NHS rotations including MSK
• Training and supervision to support all physiotherapy staff and students.
• Multidisciplinary working.

Desirable

• Experience of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at B5 or B6 level

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy
• Evidence of recent and relevant study in clinical area
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of POGP
• Evidence of some managerial training

Skills Essential

• Experience of supervising/appraising other staff
• Able to present information to a group
• Interpersonal skills including clear, concise and effective verbal and written reports.
• Organisational skills.

Desirable

• Be able to work single handedly and in groups.

Experience Essential

• Completion of B5 NHS rotations including MSK
• Training and supervision to support all physiotherapy staff and students.
• Multidisciplinary working.

Desirable

• Experience of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at B5 or B6 level

Experience of research and audit

• Experience of research and audit

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo