2x Part Time, Fixed Term vacancies:
32.5 hours, for 12 months (fixed term)
18.75 hours, for 10 months (until 30.6.27)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2x Band 6 Physiotherapist who wishes to develop their clinical skills in Pelvic Health practice, working as part of a supportive, friendly and passionate team. The post holder will be offered training and professional development opportunities to develop their skills in pelvic health (prior experience in MSK outpatients is required if no previous experience in pelvic health). Prior experience of working in the NHS at undergraduate or postgraduate level is essential. They will be expected to contribute to service development.
The physiotherapists specialising in Pelvic Health work very closely with the Urogynaecology, Colorectal, Gastroenterology Consultant led teams, Continence nurses, Midwives and dieticians. This makes for an interesting mix of outpatient caseload. The service also runs a range of rehabilitation and education classes and is a regional centre of the delivery of posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS).
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 best practice to ensure patient centred care.
Flexible working will be accommodated where possible.
For further details please contact: [email protected]
Work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment of a range of pelvic health conditions (obstetric, gynaecological, colorectal) to your own designated caseload of patients. This is provided both on-site and also within community clinics without direct supervision. You will be expected to maintain up to date physiotherapy records.
Use evidence based principles / current best practise and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
Fully participate in CPD and other service development activities
Regularly supervise, teach and support more junior staff
Deputise for the physiotherapy team leader during their absence
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application.
Successful candidate needs to hold a Physiotherapy Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register. Successful candidates will be required to work across a number of sites to deliver an effective pelvic health physiotherapy service including hospital outpatient departments, inpatient obstetric ward cover, commercial gym working and remote working.
Clinical Responsibilities:
To be able to manage and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, running to time in an outpatient setting and working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision.
To undertake assessment and treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic obstetric musculoskeletal and gynaecology related conditions.
To perform internal examinations for the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor conditions.
To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and to ensure effectiveness of the intervention and to identify quickly when treatment requires modifying and to recognise when advice/assistance from clinical specialist is required.
To communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and stakeholders regarding patient care and service development.
To work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior therapist if required.
Research/Audit/Quality
To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
To undertake and present relevant service improvement and evidence based projects including contribution to in service training programme.
IT
To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.
Health, safety and security
To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action.
To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.
Organisational Responsibilities
To demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to sudden changes in workload.
To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of reports, discharge letters and onward referrals.
To be involved with the induction, teaching and supervision of other physiotherapy staff and contribute to their performance assessment by providing feedback to their seniors.
This job involves regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. - body fluids including urine and faeces.
