Specialist Physiotherapist- Pelvic/Women's Health

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Job summary

A dynamic opportunity available for a Specialist Physiotherapist focused on Pelvic/Women's Health at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Working at Furness General Hospital, the successful candidate will manage a caseload involving obstetric and gynaecological patients, support MDT projects, and promote service development. Candidates with experience in the field or a keen interest are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered with Health Professional council.
• Experience as a rotational NHS Physiotherapist in to both in and out-patients.
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload covering obstetrics and gynaecology inpatients/outpatients.
• Support service development and training.
• Contribute to MDT communication and collaboration.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

IT knowledge

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the CSP/ HPC

Health Professional council registered

Evidence of any Pelvic/Women's Health Courses or training

Job description

Main area Specialist Physiotherapist- Pelvic/Women's Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 331-B17760625

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Furness General Hospital Town Barrow -in Furness Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/07/2025 23:59

Specialist Physiotherapist- Pelvic/Women's Health

NHS AfC: Band 6

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, specialist physiotherapist with experience or a burning interest in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy to join our team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay . A development post from band 5 to 6 would be considered for the right applicant

The post will be based at Furness General Hospital , working closely with the Cross- bay team. The post holder will manage a caseload covering Obstetrics inpatients/ outpatients , Gynaecology inpatients / out-patients and group work. This also includes in-patient week end working and on-call

The team work closely with the urogynaecology MDT, consultants, midwives and GPs. The post holder will support the development of Pelvic Health physiotherapy colleagues in the cross bay team.

The Cross bay team includes 3 Advanced Physiotherapists and a team of Specialist Physiotherapy colleagues across the sites.

The trust is involved in PPHS NHS improvement programme and is currently a implementer site. An element of your role will include working within this project.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for sharing the clinical case load of the Pelvic Health team, assisting the implementation of service development in line with current evidence and standards and training for physiotherapists, students and the wider MDT.

The role will include both in and out-patient activity with some group work.

Duties will include supporting the Advanced Physiotherapists in team development, audit, projects and service change

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 the best practice to ensure patient centredcare.

Previous experience is desirable

You will be expected to be a member of the week end working rota, also providing public holiday cover.

Working for our organisation

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Health Professional council registered
• Honours degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the CSP/ HPC
• Evidence of any post graduate courses
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of special interest group
• Evidence of any Pelvic/Women's Health Courses or training

Experience

• Experience as a rotational NHS Physiotherapist- in and out-patients
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settlings
• Evidence of working in a team
• Experience within the specialty of Pelvic Health/ Women's Health

SKILLS

• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take relevant decisions
• To show good IT knowledge and skills
• Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
• Demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Helen Brooker Job title Clinical Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01524 584291 Additional information

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