At University Hospitals Dorset we have a unique opportunity for you to join a dynamic and exciting pelvic health therapy workforce as an established clinical specialist physiotherapist.
Salary: AfC Band 7
This job role will involve using highly developed clinical reasoning skills in the management of a mixed perinatal and pelvic health physiotherapy caseload and contribution to the management of the pelvic health therapy team, including the education, training and mentorship of more junior staff.
Benefits:
Competitive salary at Band 7
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and further skills development in pelvic health care.
A supportive and collaborative work environment within a leading healthcare institution.
This is a role across UHD (Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals).
Interview: September 4th
We encourage applications from both ambitious and experienced clinicians who are dedicated team players and deeply committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services.
You will utilise your clinical reasoning skills to conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' presenting issues, interpret examination findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, and create, communicate, and implement management plans. These plans will be tailored to meet the individual needs, goals, and preferences of patients while also considering the availability of local services and adhering to relevant local and national guidelines and policies.
You will be responsible for the supervision, training and education of the more junior physiotherapy workforce in the delivery of pelvic health therapy.
Christchurch hospital has recently benefited from a million-pound refurbishment, providing two physiotherapy gyms, as well as number of physiotherapy consulting rooms. The site boasts excellent staff changing facilities, cycling to work is encouraged with secure bike storage.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
We are open to applications from both aspirational and established specialist clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or visit us in person.
Main Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Excellence: Engage in high-quality patient care, focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a pelvic health caseload.
Education and Training: Collaborate on leading the pelvic health therapy team, including the mentorship and guidance of junior staff. Actively participate in the education and development of the team.
Research and Innovation: Contribute to ongoing research and service development, and stay updated with the latest advancements in pelvic health therapy and care. Implement evidence-based practices to optimise patient outcomes.
This role requires current registration with relevant professional body
Base Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Hospitals
